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Aston Villa target Barcelona star amidst Hansi Flick admiration

Bundesliga legend eyeing reunion with former player

Villa eager to strengthen attack before transfer deadline

Aston Villa are reportedly expressing interest in signing Barcelona winger Ez Abde with just days to go before the transfer deadline. The 21-year-old has been identified as a potential target by Villa boss Unai Emery, who is a big admirer of the player.

Abde has been with Barcelona since 2019, but he has struggled to break into the first team on a regular basis. He has made just 19 appearances for the club, scoring one goal.

However, Abde has impressed when he has been given a chance, and he has been tipped for a bright future. He was part of the Morocco squad that reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in Qatar, and he was one of the standout players for his country.

• Villa are looking to add attacking reinforcements before the transfer deadline
• Abde has been linked with a move to the Premier League
• The player has impressed for Barcelona and Morocco

Villa are believed to be willing to pay around £20 million for Abde, and they are confident of agreeing on a deal with Barcelona. The player is keen on a move to the Premier League, and he believes that Villa would be a good club for him to continue his development.

If Villa can sign Abde, it would be a major coup for Emery. The player has the potential to be a star, and he would add some much-needed quality to Villa's attack.

The transfer deadline is on Thursday, September 1, so Villa will need to move quickly if they want to sign Abde. The player is expected to make a decision on his future in the next few days.