Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has suggested that Aston Villa can get into the top six of the Premier League this season. The popular talkSPORT pundit has suggested that while getting into the top four could be difficult for Villa, Dean Smith’s side can aim for a top-six finish this season, despite losing their talisman figure Jack Grealish. Agbonlahor is excited by the signing of Danny Ings and believes he can play a massive role this season. He also expects John McGinn to be more influential in the absence of Grealish. “Another under-rated player. I’ve watched him since the first day he got into Aston Villa. I think everyone was shocked at how good he was,” said Agbonlahor to talkSPORT. “Aston Villa got him at a cheap price from the SPL. He has been outstanding. He of...
Liverpool have bolstered their defence this summer by signing Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig for around £35 million. According to Goal.com, the Reds could make at least two more signings, but it’s the ‘wait and see’ period at the moment. The Reds need to sell some of their players to recoup funds for new arrivals. And they are keeping tabs on two players from the same club – Aston Villa. Bolstering the midfield is key for the Reds. Gini Wijnaldum has left on a free transfer and the club need to sign another midfielder, although it may not be a like-for-like replacement. The Reds are interested in John McGinn, with Jurgen Klopp a big fan of the player. The 26-year-old joined Villa 2018 from Hibernian. It was a low-key signing, but McGinn has turned out to be an excellent acquisition f...