Asensio set to join Fenerbahce as Aston Villa miss out | OneFootball

Aston Villa are set to miss out on Marco Asensio, with the attacking midfielder opting to join Fenerbahce ahead of a move to Villa Park, per The Athletic.

The Villains had been negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain for Asensio and were reportedly €5 million away from agreeing on a deal to sign him this summer.

However, it appears Asensio won’t be joining the Birmingham-based outfit, with the player on his way to Turkey for his medicals.

Asensio joined the Villans in the second half of last season and made a massive impact, scoring eight goals and providing an assist in 21 appearances.

The Villains need a spark in attack after failing to score in their first three Premier League games of the season, and a signing like Asensio would have bolstered that forward line.

Unfortunately, Villa have to turn elsewhere for reinforcement, and it cannot be to Lucas Paqueta, who also dealt a blow to the Villains in their pursuit of his signature.

Villa were reportedly trying to sign him, but he has apparently rejected the advances.

He delivered the news with a celebration that indicated his decision to stay at West Ham United following his goal versus Nottingham Forest.

With time running out in the window, Villa cannot afford to stand still after missing out on Asensio, who ‘brings real speed and cutting edge.’

The lack of fluidity up front is glaring, with Evann Guessand failing to settle and Ollie Watkins struggling to find form.

Too often, their attacks fizzle out, leaving them predictable and easy to defend against.

One spark of creativity or a clinical finisher could completely transform their fortunes, but currently, they appear one-dimensional and blunt.

Two marquee signings are a must if they are to salvage this season and give Villa boss Unai Emery the tools to compete.

Anything less risks a campaign of stagnation and frustration.