Aston Villa boss has suddenly been on target to reunite with his former frontman, who has just left his club this summer.
Aston Villa’s form since the arrival of Unai Emery has been a revelation. He is underway of creating another golden era of the club. Qualifying to Champions League twice in three years, competing in Europe for four consecutive seasons when he is at the helm of the side and winning their second continental title in history.
Emery’s impressive work certainly attracts a number of teams. The most recent one comes from Middle East. Saudi Pro League side, Al Hilal is the latest club which are keen on the Spaniard’s service, as reported in 365scores.
“Al-Hilal’s sports management is monitoring Pep Guardiola, Unai Emery, and Julian Nagelsmann, in preparation for making a move towards them if needed, without opening any official negotiations with their agents so far. “
The Saudi outfit which has just signed Aston Villa star, Ollie Watkins this summer, has been undergoing a thorough evaluation on the team’s performance as well as the current manager’s work.
Since taking charge of the team, Inzaghi has only delivered one title for Al Hilal, Kings’ Cup. Despite having a star studded side, the Italian boss failed to guide them to win the league and AFC Champions League last season. Karim Benzema and Co were toppled by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in the domestic league and even eliminated in the round of 16 in the latter competition.
What’s even more concerning is the fact that he has been left out during the summer transfer window. Such indicates that the future of the ex Inter Milan and Lazio boss is still in doubt. This season, his team has just slumped to a 2-0 defeat against the unlikely opposition, NEOM SC led by the former PSG boss, Christophe Galtier last monday. They are still leading the table at the moment but that loss has put Inzaghi’s position under scrutiny.
It is not the first time the former Sevilla, Valencia, PSG and Arsenal boss has been the target of other clubs. Last year, Real Madrid was keeping tabs on him before they decided to go for Jose Mourinho.
Nevertheless, judging from Emery’s situation at the moment and how he has handled the transition and rebuilding phase with the Lions, it is very unlikely for him to leave the project. Emery has all support he needs in Villa Park with the control he would not like to get anywhere else.
Moreover, Emery has more ambition to lead his team to compete at the highest level in Europe, not in Asia, no matter how much salary they would offer. So, the chance to reunite with Watkins is probably nothing but a mere dream. He would rather build his own legacy with The Clarets and Blue till his contract expires in 2029.
The post Aston Villa boss shortlisted to reunite with his former forward appeared first on AVillaFan.com – Aston Villa Fan Site.
