Aston Villa set its sights on Atlético de Madrid centre-back, Mario Hermoso

Aston Villa have set their sights on Atlético Madrid centre-back Mario Hermoso as they look to strengthen their defense this summer. according to Tutto Juve.

The 28-year-old has been an integral part of Diego Simeone's side since arriving from Espanyol in 2019. He has been a regular presence in Atlético's defence, featuring in 23 LaLiga matches and making 36 appearances in all competitions with the Red and Whites this season.

Juve reports that Villa intend to begin negotiations for the five-cap Spain international whose contract is set to expire at the end of the current campaign, as his addition would provide experience and quality to their backline.

In addition to the villains, Juventus also admires the center-back, while Atlético, on the other hand, is interested in keeping the defender at the Wanda Metropolitano until the 2027-28 season and is in talks to extend the former. real Madrid academy graduate contract.

Emery Beautiful Eyes

Villa are having a season to remember as they currently sit fourth in the first division classification although with Tottenham Hotspur hot on his tail.

Unai Emery's side are also notably showing their attacking prowess, with Villa being the third highest scoring team in the Premier League this season with 59 goals, and their defensive end of the pitch remains questionable.

The Villans have the ability to concede multiple goals and their 41 goals conceded is the most of any team in the Premier League top six so far this season.

Now they are looking for the best possible reinforcements and have set their eyes on Hermoso from Atlético.

Hermoso represents an attractive defender as his elite-level experience and dueling prowess would be invaluable to Villa's backline. More interesting is that Villa could get the Spanish defender back for free if his contract expires at the end of the season.

Emery's companies will travel to east London to confront western ham United at the London Stadium as they look to solidify their fourth position.