Alex Moreno close to joining Aston Villa in £12 million transfer

Aston Villa are close to wrapping up a deal for Alex Moreno of Real Betis soon. The left-back has been one of the standout players for the Spanish side this season. He has not only been great defensively, but has also provided three assists this campaign. 

His arrival will help the team tighten up at the back, and improve their displays further. Unai Emery’s appointment has provided a much-needed boost to the Midlands club after the decline under Steven Gerrard. And Moreno could soon be a part of the new team under the former Villarreal boss. 

The deal is worth £10.5 million fixed, with £1.8 million available in the form of add-ons. Personal terms have been finalised, and only the details related to the clubs need to be sorted out for it to be completed. 

Alex Moreno close to joining Aston Villa 

Emery has earned wins over Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur since returning to the Premier League. They have only come up short against Liverpool since the resumption of football after the World Cup break. 

Their performances have improved significantly as well, and it will be interesting to see how Alex Moreno can contribute to the line-up. He will be expected to compete with Lucas Digne for game time at left-back. 

And it will either push the Frenchman to improve on his game, or see Moreno take up the starting position under Emery.