Aston Villa plot PSG raid for Carlos Soler

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are interested in having 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler in their ranks.

According to a report by Fichajes, Aston Villa would love to have Carlos Soler in their ranks. The 26-year-old midfielder’s future at Paris Saint-Germain is uncertain, and he could be on his way out in the near future

Soler came through the ranks at his childhood club Valencia. He made it to their first team in the winter of 2017 and went on to feature in over 200 matches for the club. The 26-year-old even contributed towards 67 goals before parting ways and joining Paris Saint-Germain last summer.

In his first season at the French club, the 26-year-old was involved in a total of 38 games, and he even contributed towards 11 goals. He got off to a decent start at PSG, and his role was expected to improve with the arrival of Luis Enrique as their new manager. Enrique was in charge of Spain at the last World Cup and he had included Soler in his squad for the global event.

It was anticipated that Soler would gain a great deal from his presence, but that has not happened. In the 2023–24 season, his playing time significantly decreased, and he was no longer a consistent starter. Although he has played in seven league games, he hasn’t spent more than 200 minutes on the field. The 26-year-old is dissatisfied with the circumstances and may be considering leaving the team soon.

While his contract with PSG runs until the summer of 2027, there is uncertainty around his future and a move away from Parc des Princes could be on the cards. The report suggests that Enrique is looking to incorporate a new midfielder into the mix, someone who is attacking in nature. But, before PSG sign someone, they will have to offload someone and Soler could be the one.

That is where Aston Villa come in. Unai Emery is looking to add a new midfielder to his ranks. They have been linked with the 26-year-old and would surely love to have him at their disposal. He is versatile in nature, and his ability to feature in multiple roles across the pitch could help Emery take Villa to the next step.

But, it won’t be easy to sign Soler. There are numerous other Premier League clubs who are interested in the Spanish international, and they won’t make it easy for Aston Villa. On top of that, a return to Valencia is also on the cards.