Aston Villa Transfer News: Latest on Conor Hourihane and David Brooks

According to Gregg Evans of The Athletic, Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane will depart the membership within the January switch window.

The report claims that AFC Bournemouth have joined the race to signal the 29-year-old midfielder.

TeamTalk reported yesterday that Championship clubs – Swansea Metropolis and Middlesbrough – have joined the race to signal the midfielder as properly.

Bournemouth have proven severe curiosity in signing Hourihane and the Cherries will contemplate providing the choice of a everlasting deal in the event that they safe promotion.

Earlier right now, Sky Sports have reported that Bournemouth have agreed a short-term take care of former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. The previous West Ham midfielder expects to signal the deal within the subsequent 24 hours.

Bournemouth have already got a great deal of central midfielders, and it stays to be seen whether or not they nonetheless make a transfer for Hourihane after signing Wilshere.

Let’s examine. Wilshere has been there coaching for some time, and the plan is to combine issues up within the midfield. Others could transfer.

— Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) January 18, 2021

Evans has claimed that Villa may nonetheless signal a participant this month if one or two gamers transfer out.

Villa have been linked with a transfer for Bournemouth’s David Brooks and Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson, however Evans means that Dean Smith’s facet are unlikely to maneuver for the Welsh winger.

Bournemouth need midfielder Conor Hourihane, who will depart #AVFC on mortgage this month.

Plenty of different golf equipment are additionally .

Elsewhere, Villa are unlikely to maneuver for David Brooks on this window.#AFCB #Swans

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— Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) January 18, 2021

Sanson has been linked with a move to Villa this month, with Marseille boss Andre Villas-Boas admitting curiosity from Premier League golf equipment in his participant.

Chance of bringing one in if one goes out. Do not learn about Sanson at this stage, apart from the studies already on the market. Will replace after I do.

— Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) January 18, 2021

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Hourihane, who is on £30k-per-week wages at Villa Park, has dropped down the pecking order on the membership following the arrivals of a galaxy of stars within the type of Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley and Bertrand Traore.

He has simply made 5 appearances in all competitions this season. He has been overlooked as an option in midfield roles, and a transfer away from the membership seems the most suitable choice for him.