Aston Villa are being credited with an interest in signing one-time Nottingham Forest target Álex Moreno ahead of the January transfer window.
Moreno, 29, was a primary target for Forest as they aimed to address their strength in depth at left-back after already signing Omar Richards and Harry Toffolo. The Real Betis player opted to remain in Andalucia, though, despite suggestions at one stage that a medical was set to be scheduled.
The Reds went on the bring in Atlético Madrid full-back Renan Lodi on a season-long loan instead. Fresh Premier League interest in the player has now emerged from the opposite side of the Midlands.
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Apparently, at the request of head coach Unai Emery, who spent the last two years coaching Villarreal in Spain, Villa have held informal talks with the player's representatives, according to Spanish sports website Relevo. It is added, though, that no offer is as yet on the table, with Real Betis' asking price said to stand at €15 million.
Whether Moreno is now open to a move to the Premier League remains to be seen. In the summer, the player claimed to be staying "because of the project" and admitted to feeling "very comfortable" at the club.
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