In a recent tweet, Telefoot journalist Julien Maynard has stated that Aston Villa are ready to launch a move for Olympique Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson during this January transfer window. It is understood that the Villans have been tracking his progress for several months and are now preparing to move in for the French playmaker this month.
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Sanson’s Solid Season At The Orange Vélodrome
The Saint-Doulchard born midfield ace has enjoyed an impressive season at Marseille thus far as he has put in some solid performances at the heart of André Villas-Boas’ midfield. Sanson has played in 18 matches for the French outfit this term, registering two goals and three assists on all fronts.
The 26-year-old has done a bit of everything at the centre of the park because he is averaging 1.8 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, 0.9 shots, 0.8 key passes and 0.7 clearances per game in the Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League group stages this season. He has even distributed the ball relatively well from midfield as evidenced by his pass success rate of 77.8% in both those competitions (stats via whoscored).
Sanson is about to embark upon the prime years of his playing career, so maybe this month could be the ideal time for him to switch clubs in search of more success in the coming seasons. Furthermore, Villa Park could be a tempting destination for him as he would get access to playing in the Premier League week in week out.
What Will The French Midfielder Add To Dean Smith’s Team?
Sanson is a well-rounded midfielder who has a great work ethic both with and without the ball. He is a moderately paced player who can make some driving runs with the ball towards the opposition penalty area. The French sensation even packs a lot of power with his strikes at goal and has a wide range of passes in his locker. He also possesses the strength and leaping ability to win some aerial duels for his team.
A midfielder of Sanson’s quality will undeniably be a massive coup for the Villans if they can get a deal over the line for him before the winter transfer window slams shut at the start of next month. The Frenchman will bolster the quality of Aston Villa’s first-team and also increase competition for places within Dean Smith’s squad.
At 26, Sanson is only going to get better with each season, so the Midlands club can expect to get the best out of the player if they can land him in January or at the end of this campaign. He could also help the Villans compete for some major silverware in the years to come.
