Lamare Bogarde must be ready to step towards exit as Hidemasa Morita wants Aston Villa move
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 24 May 2026 19:30, UK Lamare Bogarde could be heading into his final weeks as an Aston Villa player, with a move for Sporting CP star Hidemasa Morita looking increasingly likely. Villa want new additions across the board in the coming months, and Unai Emery and Co. are already working to add to their strong options in the midfield. 🔄 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 Hidemasa Morita has his heart set on Aston Villa moveFootball Insider revealed earlier this week that Morita favours a move to Aston Villa over the chance to join Leeds, due to the chance to continue playing in the Champions League.News of the Villans’ interest appears to have seen him rethink his stance regarding his next move, with Leeds seemingly having previously been his preferred option. The 22-year-old has managed just 10 starts in the Premier League this term, and the arrival of another midfielder in Morita would force him even further down the pecking order. 🚨 Brighton are interested in Sporting midfielder Hidemasa Morita, who will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer.Leeds and Aston Villa are also interested in the 31yo.[@ojogo] #bhafc pic.twitter.com/u5P4C3OTfZ— Brighton Bubble (@BrightonBubble) May 19, 2026 View Tweet Morita’s availability on a free transfer will likely make him a clear priority for Villa this summer, and that could force Bogarde to step towards the exit door in search of regular gametime elsewhere.
Football Insider revealed back in December that Aston Villa had no interest in selling Bogarde back in January, but that stance could change if they get another midfielder through the door. Bogarde would provide Villa with a pure profit sale in the context of their PSR standing, and that could be enough for them to totally rethink their previous stance, especially if they land Morita. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.