Eljif Elmas will be looking for a new club in the summer and have expressed interest in Aston Villa And Sunderland.
Napoli signed the 26-year-old on loan from RB Leipzig in the summer. Partenopei had the option to buy him permanently €17 million, having seen him perform well in the ongoing campaign.
The midfielder has played 32 times in Serie A, playing in the middle of the park during injury crises. He has also performed out wide and in attacking midfield, scoring a total of four goals.
sports witness Have covered interest from Manchester United over the past few months. Although it has not started, it is certain that Napoli will not exercise their option to buy.
tutomercatoweb There have now been reports of interest from Aston Villa and Sunderland.
Initial contact is being made
The report makes it clear that Napoli CEO Aurelio De Laurentiis has no intention of exercising his option to buy. Elmas is not part of Leipzig's plans and this will leave him looking for a new club.
Sunderland and Aston Villa have made moves for him in recent times.
The player is keen to play Champions League football, leaving the Black Cats as an option he is not attracted to.
This makes Aston Villa a more likely option. As a result, Unai Emery's side will increase their efforts by already making inquiries for him.
Aston Villa are smart to move forward
Elmas is a classic market opportunity and a very useful player to add to the team. He can play in a variety of positions, often contributes to goals and has a clean fitness record.
This is why Aston Villa would be smart to make a move, Emery is no stranger to having versatile players in the squad.
He is only 26 years old and is unlikely to be worth much. While his Leipzig contract expires in 2028, he is not part of their plans and around €17 million could prove enough to sign him.
Aston Villa should be alert to the situation, Elmas' technical ability may also attract Emery.
