According to the latest report from Italian authoritative media All Markets, English Premier League side Aston Villa are in deep negotiations with Bundesliga rivals Wolfsburg over the transfer of midfielder Jacob Franks. The 21-year-old young midfielder is said to be ready to accept Aston Villa's offer and is looking forward to a new challenge in the Premier League.
Franks became a hot commodity in the transfer market at the beginning of the season, attracting the attention of several European clubs. In addition to Stuttgart within the Bundesliga, a number of teams in Serie A such as Fiorentina, Bologna and Napoli, as well as Crystal Palace in the Premier League, have all shown a keen interest in him. However, despite Wolfsburg's desire to extend Franks' contract, which expires next summer, the player himself has not been forthcoming, prompting the club to consider avoiding potential losses by selling.
Aston Villa have moved quickly against this backdrop and have opened transfer talks with Wolfsburg. It has been revealed that Franks is open to joining Villa and believes that he will be able to further his career under the guidance of Unai Emery. Emery, an experienced coach known for his tactical acumen and ability to develop young players, certainly provides a good platform for Franks' future development.
Franks showed a lot of potential for Wolfsburg last season, making 26 appearances for the team in all competitions, including 14 starts, and accumulating 1,339 minutes of playing time. His technical characteristics, game sense and youthful potential have made him a target for many clubs. As transfer negotiations intensify, Franks is getting closer to becoming a member of Aston Villa.
