Aston Villa has joined the competition to sign a forward who scored five goals against them this season. They are targeting Olympiacos star Ayoub El Kaabi, who became a hero in the Europa Conference League final. The Moroccan striker scored the winning goal in extra time, leading the Greek team to a 1-0 victory over Fiorentina in Athens, their first European trophy.
El Kaabi’s decisive goal not only secured the win but also made him the first player in UEFA history to score 11 goals in the knockout stages of a competition. Aston Villa is well-acquainted with El Kaabi’s skills, having faced him twice in the competition. He scored twice in a surprising 2-0 victory at Villa Park and netted a hat-trick in a 4-2 home win. Overall, he has scored 34 goals in all competitions, with five additional goals in the Europa League group stage.
El Kaabi’s European performances could be crucial for Aston Villa as they aim to progress from the Champions League group stage for the first time since 1983. VillaNews confirms the club’s strong interest in the striker, who has scored 22 goals in 33 international appearances.
Meanwhile, Wolves are reportedly planning a surprising move to sign Grady Diangana from their rivals West Brom, as per Africa Foot. Diangana, who joined West Brom in 2019 and made his move permanent in 2020, has scored 23 goals and provided 18 assists in 160 league games.
This season, Diangana helped West Brom reach the play-offs with seven goals and eight assists. With one year left on his contract, he might be available for a free transfer. Known for his strong dribbling skills and a 47.1% success rate in take-ons last season, he still has to prove himself in the top-flight, having managed just one goal in 20 appearances previously.
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