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According to The Sun, Aston Villa are lining up a huge move for Brentford’s Neal Maupay in a deal which could see him reunite with Dean Smith.
What’s the word?
Maupay cemented himself as one of the leading strikers in the Championship this term, scoring 25 times in 43 matches.
The forward meanwhile found the net a further three times in the FA Cup, enjoying a stellar season in front of goal.
Considering his record in 2018/19, it’s not a great surprise to see that he could be lining up for a Premier League team once the new campaign arrives.
Per The Sun, Aston Villa are preparing a £20m move for the Frenchman as they prepare for life back in the top-flight.
Better than Abraham?
Tammy Abraham scored just one goal more than Maupay in the Championship as he found himself at the forefront of their promotion charge whilst on loan from Chelsea.
He’s now returned to Stamford Bridge but it isn’t known whether the Villans will be able to bring him back.
As a replacement, Maupay would be an outstanding buy and could help bring even more to Smith’s side than Abraham did.
The 22-year-old claimed eight assists for Brentford in 2018/19, displaying his ability to bring others into play. On average, he completed 1.3 key passes per game.
Those stats are considerably better than Abraham who found himself primarily charged with scoring goals, rather than creating for others.
He managed just three assists and 0.8 key passes per game so the difference is considerable.
Maupay is essentially the full package. Calm and composed in front of goal, as well as having a strong creative trait, he is as close to a complete forward as you’ll find.
Considering Villa struggled for creativity in wide areas, the Brentford man could also benefit in this regard. If he’s able to get into the channels on a regular basis it could be game changing for the Midlands club.
£20m is a massive outlay on one player, but you sense this is a deal that would be worth it. If they managed to get it over the line, Villa would send out a strong statement of intent.