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Aston Villa explore move for €40m-rated Belgian ahead of January transfer window

Aston Villa are reportedly considering a January move for Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his defensive midfield options ahead of the second half of the season. The Belgian international has emerged as a potential target…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:30 PM
Aston Villa explore move for €40m-rated Belgian ahead of January transfer window
Key Things to Know
  • Aston Villa are targeting Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia for a potential January transfer.
  • Chelsea could demand between €35 million and €40 million to sanction a permanent departure for Lavia.
  • Unai Emery is seeking defensive midfield reinforcements following an injury to Amadou Onana.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aston Villa are reportedly considering a January move to sign Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia to reinforce their defensive midfield options. Manager Unai Emery is seeking midfield reinforcements following an injury to Amadou Onana, and the club has reportedly engaged intermediaries to assess a potential deal.

Chelsea could demand between €35 million and €40 million for a permanent transfer, which would test Aston Villa's estimated €35 million budget. While Lavia is under contract through 2030 and not pushing to leave, Aston Villa could intensify their pursuit if Boubacar Kamara departs amid interest from other European clubs.

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