Dion Lopy: 3.48 and 40% stats show why Aston Villa must complete bargain signing
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Credit: Imago Tue 2 June 2026 8:30, UK Dion Lopy is a reported Aston Villa target ahead of the summer transfer window.Now that Champions League football is secured for the 2026-27 campaign, Unai Emery is eyeing upgrades to his squad.The midfield is one area in need of reinforcement ahead of another tricky season.According to La Voz de Almeria on 30 May, Villa are now eyeing a move for Lopy.The midfielder has been a regular for Almeria in La Liga 2 this season, and every stat points towards him being a bargain. 🔄 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 Dion Lopy’s stats are very strong amid Aston Villa bidThe report states that Aston Villa have bid £14.7million for Lopy in an attempt to bring the 24-year-old to Villa Park.Almeria are aiming to get £17.29m for their midfield talent as they currently aim to win promotion into the playoffs this season.Dion Lopy’s La Liga 2 stats this seasonPer 90 minutesGoals 0.14xG0.14Crossing accuracy 40%Dribble success rate60%Accurate long ball 3.48Tackles won 2.70LLopy has some excellent statsVilla see Lopy as a player for both the present and the future, and looking at his stats, it is no wonder why.According to Fotmob on 1 June, in La Liga 2, he is averaging 0.14 goals, a 0.14 xG, a 40 per cent crossing accuracy, a 60 per cent dribble success rate, 2.70 tackles won and 3.48 accurate long balls per game.Therefore, Lopy is showing every sign of being a bargain this summer, and Villa should not hesitate to spend an extra £3m to secure the star.
Which other midfielders are Aston Villa looking at?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Aston Villa are one of the leading candidates to sign Gabriel Sara this summer.The Galatasaray midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent years, and now Emery is looking to make this become a reality.The 26-year-old is firmly on the radar as an option at Villa Park, and sources say that Galatasaray are already “bracing for offers” for their star this summer, with interest already building.Sara picked up 11 goal contributions this season, which helped him to win his first senior cap for Brazil.However, it remains to be seen if Villa will be able to win the race for the former Norwich City star, and if this will affect their interest in Lopy this summer. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.