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Aston Villa UD are interested in bringing Almeria’s Dion Lopi to Villa Park.

After finishing fourth this season and winning the Europa League, the Villans qualified for the Champions League.

Aston Villa look to further improve Unai Emery’s squad and are also eyeing the Spanish market this summer.

The Premier League team’s interest in a defensive midfielder is not new. In 2023, Sport Witness broadcast news Effort from Emery, but he left Stade Reims for Spanish club.

Last summer, we Covered claims from Spain Everton interested but did not secure a deal.

Aston Villa has already advanced

Senegal international is back on Aston Villa’s radar voice of almeria Cover the latest.

His development at the Segunda División side did not go unnoticed. Aston Villa see the 24-year-old as a player for both the present and the future.

Unai Emery spent two years at UD Almería between 2006 and 2008 and in his final season he had Felipe Melo at his side. Manager Dion sees Lopi as the new Felipe Melo and is keen to acquire his services.

Aston Villa have submitted an initial offer of €17m. This is less than his team’s expectation of €20m.

At the same time, for the Spanish club from the second division, the interest of the Premier League side is attractive.

After missing out on promotion this season, Almería is looking to return to the top flight next year. The midfielder will have a key role to play while his summer sale could improve their finances.

Lopi could also be tempted to join Aston Villa, who could offer the Premier League and Champions League next season. In short, there is ‘European temptation amid the battle for promotion’.

If Aston Villa increases their offer slightly to €3m, it may be difficult for Almería and Lopi to turn down.

Contract, price and agent information

The midfielder’s contract is until 2029 and is worth €4m transfer market. The highest value was €10m in June 2024 after his first season at UD Almería.

British agency CAA represents star Dion Lopi and their client list also includes Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa. The Senegalese played 1,991 minutes in 28 matches this season.

celtic Manager Martin O’Neill has Kieran Tierney and Marcelo Saraschi as his two left-backs at Celtic Park.

Without any option or obligation to buy, Saracchi moved to Celtic on loan from Boca Juniors in August 2025.

Last month, the 27-year-old’s agent, Marcelo Tejera, revealed that Celtic have expressed a desire to purchase their client. He also confirmed his meeting with him.

That time, He said: : “I have planned a meeting with the general manager of Celtic because they are also looking to buy out his contract.”

The representative has also confirmed interest in the Celtic man from unnamed clubs from England, Brazil and Mexico.

It is unclear whether he had any meetings with O’Neill’s side regarding the fullback’s future.

Celtic player’s future uncertain

bolavip Cover the latest on Marcelo Saraschi, who is struggling with hamstring problems at Celtic.

Since moving to Glasgow, he has already missed 79 days due to injuries, and this has limited his playing time for the Scottish club.

His league statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 15
• Start: 8
• Total minutes played: 610
• Minutes per game: 41

The Uruguay international has played 872 minutes in 21 matches for Celtic so far in all competitions. The outlet has made it clear that this is their own information and report that he will not be at Celtic Park after this season.

That’s because there is ‘very little chance’ that Martin O’Neill’s side would be interested in opening talks with Boca Juniors to extend his stay. Following his loan spell with the Bhoys, the defender is set to return to the South American club.

Saracchi’s agent seems to be aware of Celtic’s plans and so, he is planning a trip to Europe. They are likely to meet their client and then explore options for the summer.

Their representatives on March 6, Marcelo Tejera confirmed Both Nacional de Fútbol and Club Atlético Peñarol showed interest in him in the winter market. However, the transfer did not go through as Celtic did not cooperate.

Our opinion: Celtic need a new left-back

With Celtic deciding not to extend Marcelo Saracchi’s stay, Kieran Tierney will be the other recognized left-back in the team. The former Arsenal player played 3,342 minutes in 46 matches this season. However,

However, Tierney has had injury problems over the years and therefore, Celtic will have to bring in a new left-back to provide him cover and competition.