The 24-year-old forward was acquired by Villa from Galatasaray over the summer on a loan with an option to purchase if certain predetermined criteria were met.

As Nicolo Zaniolo’s transfer to Juventus looms, it will allegedly be difficult for Aston Villa to convert the loan deal into a permanent one.

The 24-year-old forward was acquired by Villa from Galatasaray over the summer on a loan with an option to purchase if certain predetermined criteria were met.

Zaniolo made an impact when representing his country in a 2-1 victory over Ukraine earlier this month, and since then, he has started three straight games for Unai Emery’s team.

following his problems at Roma and at Turkey, the Italian media noted that they “saw a healthy, confident player, happy to play football” following his performance in Sunday’s 1-0 victory at struggling Chelsea.

However, the attacker claimed in June that it is his “dream” to play for Juventus, who at the time said that “interest is mutual.”

Additionally, it is said that Juve sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has the name of the attacker in his notepad, but he is unable to do more until the team’s financial situation is under control.

Juve chasing Zaniolo deal in 2024

However, the attacker stated that it was his “dream” to play for Juventus in June, and Juventus responded at the time by stating that “interest is mutual.”

Furthermore, it’s claimed that Juve sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has the name of the attacker in his notepad but is powerless to take any action until the team’s financial condition is under control.
While Zaniolo is presently concentrated on Villa, Calciomercato adds that “anything can happen” with the player’s future after this campaign, particularly if Juventus come knocking.

However, if Villa were to make Zaniolo’s stay permanent in accordance with their deal with Galatasaray, a return to Italy with Juve would appear to be a hard shot.

Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup third-round match between Villa and Zaniolo and Everton is their return to play.

Aston Villa is prepared to re-sign a star, as Emery recognises the true value of this remarkable 20-year-old prospect.