Over the weekend, Aston Villa advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after defeating Stevenage Town in 2023.

Unai Emery is now able to focus on the Premier League for the next several weeks after ensuring that the previous mistake was not repeated.

The January transfer window is also in full swing, and if the Spaniard hopes to break Villa’s 28-year trophy drought this season, he may wish to strengthen his team this month, with a few names already linked with a move to the Midlands.

Aston Villa transfer news: Crysencio Summerville

Villa admire Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville, who has been a standout in the Championship this season, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke’s latest Football Insider piece.

Villa is not the only Premier League club interested in signing him; Brighton and Hove Albion, as well as Liverpool, have recently expressed interest, making him a highly sought after player.

 

Leeds are allegedly unlikely to accept a bid this month owing to promotion, but if their form declines, their stance could alter heading into the summer. Dean Jones told GIVEMESPORT last year that a £25 million fee may be required.

Emery has Leon Bailey and Moussa Diaby on the right wing, but the Frenchman has been playing in a more advanced role this season. Adding Summerville might compete with Bailey for a spot on the flanks.

 

How does Crysencio Summerville compare to Leon Bailey?

Bailey’s improved performance under Emery has resulted in 17 goal contributions (9 goals, 8 assists) in 27 matches.

The former Bayer Leverkusen player ranks sixth in the Villa squad for large chances created (five) and third in successful dribbles per game (1.2), demonstrating his contribution beyond goals.

These statistics are impressive, but Summerville’s figures from the same time period imply that he could be a strong contender to Bailey for a place on the right side.

How does Crysencio Summerville compare to Leon Bailey?

Bailey’s improved performance under Emery has resulted in 17 goal contributions (9 goals, 8 assists) in 27 matches.

The former Bayer Leverkusen player ranks sixth in the Villa squad for large chances created (five) and third in successful dribbles per game (1.2), demonstrating his contribution beyond goals.These statistics are impressive, but Summerville’s figures from the same time period imply that he could be a strong contender to Bailey for a place on the right side.

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These statistics are impressive, but Summerville’s figures from the same time period imply that he could be a strong contender to Bailey for a place on the right side.

The £16k-per-week starlet leads the squad in goals and assists (18), second in big chances created (12), first in key passes per game (three), and first in successful dribbles per game (2.6), demonstrating more than just clinical ability in front of goal.

These statistics are really better than Bailey’s, but the 22-year-old is playing in a lower division, which must be noted.

He scored four times in the top division last season, which is a far cry from his fantastic figures in 2023/24. However, it shows that he can make the move up when needed.

Emery, who was labeled “complete” by journalist Suleyman Özturk in October, may make a play for the Dutch phenomenon in the near future, making Bailey nervous.