An update has emerged regarding Aston Villa's interest in Lazio attacker Joaquin Correa.

What's the talk?

According to Il Messaggero, via Sport Witness, Villa are weighing up a swoop for the 26-year-old alongside fellow Premier League clubs Everton and Leicester.

The report claimed that Lazio are looking for a fee in the region of €30m (£25m), although it remains to be seen whether or not Villa are willing to meet their demands.

Bye-bye El Ghazi

Villa are reportedly willing to listen to offers for Anwar El Ghazi this summer, with Serie A club Roma believed to be keen on him. If the Dutchman departs before the end of the month, a replacement will be needed and Correa could be the dream candidate to come in for him, which is why Johan Lange must secure a deal for the Argentine dangerman.

El Ghazi found the back of the net 11 times for Villa last term, four of which came from the penalty spot. The 26-year-old scored 10 goals in the Premier League and one in the Carabao Cup, although he failed to register a single assist in any competition.

Correa scored 11 goals in all competitions for Lazio in 2020/21, with only one coming in the form of a penalty. He also provided six assists for his teammates, suggesting that he would offer more creativity than the current Aston Villa man with his ability to set up others.

In a tactical analysis of the forward, Breaking the Lines called him a menace for defenders with his movement and ability with the ball. They wrote: "It is no wonder why his style of play is drawing fans towards his potential. Correa’s wide repertoire of skills and his tricky dribbling makes him a menace for opposing defenders. His quick movement and awareness allow him to move into spaces or drop deep to enable his teammates to move forward.

"He can be the creative outlet of the side, creating chances for his teammates. It is because of his movement that he is able to draw defenders away, then using his dribbling to get past them and either provide a key pass or go for goal himself.

"Highly versatile, he can play on both wings or in the centre, with his wide array of assets allowing him to flourish in either position."

This shows that he has the ability to play in a myriad of positions - as indeed he has done - whilst also providing quality performances, as shown by these quotes and the aforementioned statistics he racked up last season. His goalscoring was at a similar level to El Ghazi's, albeit that it is difficult to judge the difference in quality between Serie A and Premier League, whilst his assists tally was far more impressive.

Therefore, he could have a great chance of coming in and being a dream replacement for El Ghazi, should the Dutch winger leave to join Roma in the coming weeks. This is why Lange must sanction a swoop for Correa to bolster Dean Smith's squad.

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