Aston Villa keen on Robin Le Normand

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is eyeing Real Sociedad’s Robin Le Normand as a top priority target for the January transfer window.

Emery is unsatisfied with his team’s defensive performance, and he is willing to pay the €60 million release clause for the Spaniard.

Villa’s season hasn’t started as expected, with two losses and a leaky defence causing concerns. Injuries to key players, including Emi Buendia and Tyrone Mings, have further complicated matters. While they acquired Clement Lenglet from Barcelona in the summer, Emery believes more defensive quality is needed.

Le Normand, who recently made his debut for the Spanish national team, has garnered attention with his performances. Aston Villa’s interest in the right-footed defender is piqued, and they are willing to trigger his release clause to secure his services, despite potential reluctance from Real Sociedad to part with a key player mid-season.

Emery is confident in Le Normand’s abilities and is prepared to invest in the defender, believing he is worth the €60 million price tag. This move could provide the defensive stability that Aston Villa desperately needs to improve their performance in the Premier League.