Aston Villa have perfect chance to finally seal Pedro Goncalves transfer as Sporting open door to deal
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 17 May 2026 18:30, UK Aston Villa have surely just seen the door open for them to prise winger Pedro Goncalves away from Sporting CP this summer.The 27-year-old has been on the radar at Villa Park for several years now, and they may finally get the chance to secure his signature ahead of next season. Aston Villa need to strengthen their group after they secured their qualification for the Champions League on Friday, and Goncalves is a player who is firmly on their radar as an option. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.
VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Sporting ready to entertain Pedro Goncalves offersVilla have been consistently linked with a move for Goncalves in recent years, and he has been a key part of the Sporting side that sprung a surprise by reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League this season. The stance from the Portuguese capital club is sure to have Villa on red alert, as it has now presented them with the perfect chance to seal a deal for him.
Aston Villa could have attacker transfer done by JulyFootball Insider revealed earlier this week that Aston Villa could land Matias Soule before July, with Roma potentially needing to sell the Argentine forward.The Italian giants are facing a need to offload players to fall in line with the Serie A’s financial fair play restrictions, with the cut-off for those restrictions set at the end of June. Soule and Goncalves are both part of an effort from the Villans to strengthen their attacking options, with Emery keen to ensure the team can compete on all fronts in 2026-27. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.