Aston Villa Roma could hand Matias Sole his dream move to the Premier League this summer, with the Italian side needing to raise funds with a big sale.
Gazzetta dello sport report After missing out on the World Cup, the Argentina forward could now turn his attention to a move away from Rome.
Exit Roma
The newspaper reports that with the summer approaching for the 23-year-old, it remains to be seen whether he will remain at Roma or not.
There are doubts on that front for three reasons. The first is that Roma need to make around €60m of capital gains by June 30th To comply with financial fair play rules.
They are also looking for additional wingers, potentially taking Mattias Sole out of the picture. Finally, the Argentine wishes to have a spell abroad, particularly in the Premier League. He likes England the most and is attracted towards playing there.
With those factors in mind, it's clear that Sole's stay in Rome is by no means set in stone.
Having arrived for €25.6 million two years ago, he is now worth €15.3 million on the books. An offering of €40 million or more would provide a significant capital gain.
Aston Villa's long-term interest
Aston Villa had been eyeing him for some time. Unai Emery is a big fan and considers the Argentine a natural fit for his system.
Qualification for the Champions League could also help their chances. They can deliver top-level competition, Premier League football and a 'high level of confidence' under Emery.
There are also excellent relations between the two clubs, as evidenced by negotiations for Donyal Malen. This means it will not be difficult to reach a deal if Aston Villa push for it.
For now, Mattias Sole is just an idea. But the chances of him leaving Rome are increasing and Aston Villa have fancied him for some time.
