Aston Villa keen to loan out Argentina star after midfielder's stay at Bayer Leverkusen comes to an end
ASTON Villa are seeking a new loan destination for midfield schemer Emi Buendia as he returns from Bayer Leverkusen.
Buendia is eager for a Premier League opportunity and his availability is likely to attract the attention of his former boss, Daniel Farke, at Leeds United.
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Emi Buendia scored two goals in 11 appearances for Leverkusen
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Newly promoted Leeds United have been looking at him
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Leverkusen decided against pursing a permanent move for the Argentine
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However, Leeds have other priorities and Buendia may have to wait to see how committed they are to bringing him in.
Leeds are allowed only two Premier League loans which could limit their options.
Villa missed out on Champions League football to
Since then, all attention has shifted to the
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The Argentine has been sensational for
There had been reports suggesting a lucrative move to
Saudi Arabia
, but recent links indicate that
Manchester United
are now monitoring him.
Neil Cutler, Martinez's former coach at Villa and close friend, hinted at a potential Premier League move when he said: "This summer is pivotal for Emi in terms of his career.
"He's been voted the best goalkeeper in the world twice and it seems there is an opportunity for him this summer with all his options open.
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"Big clubs are queuing up to speak to him and he either stays at a massive club like Villa or moves to a truly world-class club.
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'I don't think money is the issue for Emi, so I don't think he's ready to move to
Saudi Arabia
just yet.
'If he does move, it would be to a much bigger club, one of the really big hitters, like
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