Aston Villa have been circling around the Juventus man as one of their summer transfer targets.
Aston Villa’s transfer business is once again targeting players from Italian Serie A. This time, one player from the Italian giants Juventus, who are also currently interested in Villa’s number one between the sticks, Emiliano Martinez, has caught their attention.
One player in particular under Aston Villa’s watch is Lloyd Kelly. This has been confirmed in a report by TuttoJuve.
“The English defender is among the prospects being monitored by Aston Villa, who could begin negotiations to bring him back to the Premier League in the coming weeks.”
Kelly initially joined the Bianconeri on loan in February 2025 but eventually completed a permanent move last summer despite his slow start in Turin. He is currently under contract until 2029.
However, considering Juventus’ failure to secure a Champions League spot next season, the 27-year-old is open to returning to England. He could be available for £26 million in the next few months. It would be an ideal signing for Villa, who have just received another fine from UEFA.
Signing Kelly could also be a smart move, as he is English and would qualify as a homegrown player. He could prove to be an underrated addition to Villa’s transfer business and become a valuable club asset in the future, should they decide to sell him.
Kelly played regularly last season under both Igor Tudor and Luciano Spalletti. He has featured in 65 games so far, contributing two goals and two assists in all competitions.
The former Newcastle man is versatile. He can play as a centre-back and at left-back. Kelly is a modern defender who is comfortable on the ball and can contribute to the attacking build-up.
Based on the data from FotMob, the Bristol-born defender has a fairly high pass completion rate of 88.9%. His accurate long-ball rate is 54.3%, while his successful dribble rate stands at 78.3%, with a 60.3% success rate in duels.
His defensive contribution is impressive as well, with 195 defensive actions, including 116 clearances and 48 tackles. Kelly also made 14 interceptions and blocked 17 shots in the Italian top flight.
The defender, who first made his name at Bournemouth, would certainly be a great addition to the squad. His top-level experience, versatility, and being at the peak of his career could make him an ideal fit for Villa, who are in need of a high-profile defender for the big games like in the Champions League.
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