There is some swirling uncertainty surrounding the future of Ollie Watkins, so Aston Villa are taking precautions. They have got on to the blower to Porto to ask how much Samu Aghehowa would cost. André Villas-Boas, who is now the club president, wants £55m for him, which is a big chunk of change but the 20-year-old did score 19 in 30 appearances last season and is a fully-fledged Spain international.
Speaking of Spanish strikers potentially on the move, Sunderland are in talks with Chelsea to sign one of their many reserves. The Black Cats want Marc Guiu, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from Barcelona just over a year ago. His first season in England resulted in only three Premier League appearances and it comes as no surprise, after the signing of Liam Delap, that he might need to move elsewhere to get more time on the pitch. At the other end of the pitch, Sunderland are closing on Robin Roefs, who will cost an initial £9m from NEC. One player not leaving the Stadium of Light this week is Nectarios Triantis after a £1.2m bid from Derby was rejected for the midfielder.
