Aston Villa Looking to Acquire Barcelona Winger Before Transfer Window Deadline

Premier League Club Targeting Bayern Munich-Bound Star

Hansi Flick's Departure from Bayern Munich Sets Off Transfer Domino Effect

Aston Villa is reportedly eyeing a late move for Barcelona winger Ez Abde, who has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich.

Abde, 20, has impressed at Barcelona this season, scoring one goal and providing three assists in 12 appearances.

He has also been a regular for Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations, starting all three of their group games.

• Abde is said to be keen on a move to the Premier League
• He is seen as a potential replacement for Anwar El Ghazi
• Villa are also interested in signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona

Villa have been keen to add a winger to their squad this month, with Anwar El Ghazi expected to leave the club.

Abde would fit the bill, and he would be available for a relatively low fee, as he is out of contract at the end of the season.

However, Villa will face competition from Bayern Munich, who are also interested in signing Abde.

Bayern are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the departure of Hansi Flick, who is set to take over as Germany manager after the World Cup.

Abde is seen as a potential replacement for Kingsley Coman, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City.

It remains to be seen whether Villa can beat Bayern to the signing of Abde, but they are determined to add him to their squad before the transfer window closes.