Aston Villa receive forward transfer response

Federico Chiesa would be a great signing for Aston Villa, says former striker Alan McInally.

Villa have been linked with a summer transfer move for Juventus forward Chiesa, having already captured two players from the Serie A club this summer.

Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea have already swapped Turin for Villa Park. And McInally would love to see Chiesa join the pair in Unai Emery’s squad as they prepare for another assault on the Premier League next season and the fresh challenge of the Champions League.

“I think he’s such an exciting player,” he said, “Two years ago I thought he was going to end up at Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal or somewhere like that. I’d love Villa to sign him.

“He’s a skilful player, and I think he gives you absolutely everything when he goes out on the pitch. You can point your fingers at some players and say: ‘Come on then, I know it’s in there, show us it!’ – I don’t think you see that with Chiesa.

“How much it would cost of course, I don’t know. But Juventus must have some team if he can’t get in it.”