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Aston Villa targets Dion Lopy, must meet €20m asking price

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:25 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Aston Villa targets Dion Lopy, must meet €20m asking price

Summary

Aston Villa has submitted a €17m offer for Almería midfielder Dion Lopy, who is seen as a key addition by manager Unai Emery. Almería, however, seeks at least €20m for the 24-year-old, whose contract extends until June 2029. Lopy has previously caught Villa's eye and has been integral for Almería, who are aiming for promotion to La Liga through the play-offs. Emery’s familiarity with Lopy and need for defensive bolstering in the upcoming Champions League season underline the urgency of finalizing the transfer. Aston Villa is advised to close the gap in negotiations to secure Lopy before competition escalates.

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•Aston Villa offers €17m for Dion Lopy.
•Almería demands a minimum of €20m for Lopy.
•Lopy has been a key player for Almería this season.
•Emery believes Lopy can enhance Villa’s defensive setup.
•Villa aims to finalize the transfer before potential competition arises.

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Aston Villa have made an initial offer of €17m for Almería midfielder Dion Lopy, a player Unai Emery reportedly sees as the new Felipe Melo. The report, originally published by Spanish outlet La Vo...
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