Aston Villa & Liverpool Competing for Lazio Midfield Duo | OneFootball

Aston Villa and Liverpool are reportedly chasing Lazio midfielders Matteo Guendouzi and Nicolo Rovella.

Vital Lazio Duo

The Biancocelesti have their highs and lows this season, but the France and Italy internationals have been two of the club’s most consistent performers under Marco Baroni. Hence, their starting roles were never under threat, as Matias Vecino, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Reda Belahyane and previously Gaetano Castrovilli have been forced to settle for secondary roles.

Aston Villa & Liverpool Vying for Matteo Guendouzi & Nicolo Rovella

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Guendouzi and Rovella have several suitors in the Premier League who will be keen to sign them in the summer. Aston Villa and Liverpool had both enquired about the Italian in January, and they’re expected to launch a new attempt in the summer.

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Moreover, the Reds and the Villains are also monitoring the Frenchman who played under the guidance of Villa boss Unai Emery during his early-career stint at Arsenal. Moreover, the Roman newspaper mentions Newcastle United as another club interested in signing the 26-year-old.

The Champions League Factor

Guendouzi and Rovella have been playing almost non-stop this season, but as the source explains, Marco Baroni is asking for the two players to empty the gas tank in one last push to secure a spot in next season’s edition of the Champions League.

Consequently, cementing a place in Europe’s elite club competition would enhance the club’s finances, enabling Claudio Lotito and Angelo Fabiani to resist tempting EPL offers.