Lois Openda: Aston Villa handed perfect chance to sign former ace as Juventus look for ‘exit solution’
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Credit: Getty images Tue 14 April 2026 6:30, UK Lois Openda could be available for Aston Villa this summer as Juventus look to instantly wash their hands of a transfer disaster.The striker is set to complete a £40million move to the Italian giants from RB Leipzig, after an obligation to buy was triggered in his loan deal.The 26-year-old had attracted interest from Villa and much of Europe last season when he enjoyed another superb season for the German side, having scored 28 goals across all competitions in the 2023-24 campaign.Juventus pulled the trigger, but Openda has struggled significantly in Serie A, scoring just twice in 33 games across all competitions. Villa transfer chiefs may now spy an opportunity to rekindle their interest, with the Italian side reportedly looking for 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 Lois Openda could be available for bargain priceFormer scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider last month that Ollie Watkins could leave Villa at the end of the season, following a disappointing campaign. Openda, while a significant risk given his struggles this season, may well be available for a bargain price.
Openda’s time at Juventus has been disastrous, but Emery’s fast-paced football may well be what is needed to spur him back into life.🚨⚪️⚫️ The obligation to buy for Lois Openda at Juventus has been authomatically activated.€46m package deal for RB Leipzig between loan fee and permanent transfer, plus salary coverage.Juve will still try to find an exit solution for Openda this summer. pic.twitter.com/maQbDkkhkR— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 13, 2026 View Tweet According to Fabrizio Romano, Juventus will try to find an “exit solution” for the forward this summer, which could well mean a vastly reduced price.Openda could even partner Ollie WatkinsMuch of Openda’s best form came during his time playing in a two-man strike force with Benjamin Sesko at Manchester United. The pair bounced off each other, with the pace of the Belgian and Sesko’s height creating a perfect partnership.Openda has not had that at Juventus, but he could at Villa.