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Aston Villa targets Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal for summer transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:20 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Aston Villa targets Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal for summer transfer

Summary

Aston Villa has made Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal its top summer transfer target. This comes as Villa manager Unai Emery seeks to strengthen the midfield after Bernal's impressive season with Barcelona, where he made 33 appearances and contributed five goals. Despite interest from Villa, both Bernal and Barcelona are reportedly keen to continue their partnership for the upcoming season. The Premier League club is said to be preparing a €35 million offer for the 19-year-old player.

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•Aston Villa prioritizes Marc Bernal for summer transfer.
•Unai Emery identifies midfield reinforcement as crucial.
•Bernal had 33 appearances and five goals last season.
•Villa may offer €35 million for the midfielder.
•Barcelona and Bernal want to stay together for next season.

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8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona star is Aston Villa’s ‘top priority’ signing this summer

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A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga champions Barcelona has made his way to the very top of the summer transfer wishlist at Premier League club Aston Villa.This comes amid the understanding that...
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