Aston Villa are targeting Serhou Guirassy and Alex Remiro this summer as Unai Emery prepares for a Champions League campaign and the potential departure of Emiliano Martinez. The club, fresh off a fourth-place Premier League finish and Europa League success, is looking to bolster its squad despite past financial fair play concerns, having been fined £9.5million last summer.
Guirassy, the prolific Borussia Dortmund striker, has emerged as a key target to strengthen Villa’s attacking options. Recent speculation linking him to Fenerbahçe has been firmly dismissed by his brother and agent, Karamba Guirassy, who told Sky Sports journalist Patrick Berger that “no agreement of any kind has been reached” and that the player is “evaluating his options.” Guirassy has scored 56 goals in two seasons for Dortmund and is also reportedly of interest to Tottenham Hotspur. His arrival would potentially represent an upgrade on current forward Ollie Watkins.
Simultaneously, Villa are preparing for life without Martinez, who is nearing a move to Juventus. According to Fabrizio Romano’s sources, Martinez has almost agreed personal terms with the Italian club, with negotiations with Villa expected to intensify. To fill the void, Villa are considering several goalkeeping options, including Manchester City’s James Trafford and Parma’s Zion Suzuki.
Recent reports in the Express & Star indicate that Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro is also under consideration. The 31-year-old Spaniard, with over 300 appearances for Sociedad, has a year remaining on his contract and would be available for a relatively modest fee. Meanwhile, there are reports that young forward Morgan Rogers is now open to leaving Villa Park, with Arsenal reportedly interested in a significant bid.
The potential signings of Guirassy and Remiro would signal Villa’s ambition to compete at the highest level, both domestically and in Europe. Securing a reliable replacement for Martinez is paramount, while adding a proven goalscorer like Guirassy could elevate Villa’s attacking threat.
