July 4th 2024.
Unai Emery has big plans for his Aston Villa team this summer and is looking to strengthen the squad. One player who has caught his eye is Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, who has been rumored to be on the move to Villa Park. Despite being told he is not good enough for Aston Villa, Gallagher has impressed Emery and he sees him as a great signing for the team.
Gallagher, who is currently playing for England in Euro 2024, has been a key player for Chelsea, but the club is open to selling him in order to comply with profit and sustainability rules. Emery remains interested in signing Gallagher, but former Aston Villa player Alan McInally believes he is not good enough for the team.
When asked about the possibility of Gallagher joining Aston Villa, McInally expressed his doubts, saying he wants players who are "exceptionally better" to join his former club. He also questioned how Gallagher made it into the England squad and played ahead of other players.
However, McInally has urged Aston Villa to consider signing Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe instead. He believes the young attacking midfielder would be a fantastic signing for the team, especially with the departure of Douglas Luiz to Juventus. Smith Rowe has been linked with a move away from Arsenal after starting only three Premier League games last season.
McInally is a big fan of Smith Rowe, describing him as a "really good player" who would be pushing for a spot in the first team at Villa. With the team securing a fourth-place finish in the Premier League under Emery, they are now preparing for their first Champions League campaign. And with Emery looking to bolster his squad, it will be interesting to see who Aston Villa will sign this summer. Will it be Gallagher, Smith Rowe, or someone else entirely? Only time will tell.
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