Sources: Aston Villa striker signing hinges on Leeds pursuit
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(Credit: Imago) Wed 6 May 2026 6:12, UK Aston Villa may only be able to sign Juventus striker Jonathan David this summer if Leeds United fail in their pursuit of Lois Openda, sources have told Football Insider.The pair of struggling frontmen have both been heavily linked with exits from the Italian giants ahead of next season, and the Villans are ready to try and act on their long-term interest in David once again. Aston Villa have identified David as a target once again after trying to sign him when he left Lille last summer, but they are likely to be reliant on developments elsewhere if they are to get a deal done. 🔄 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 Aston Villa watch on as Leeds close in on Lois Openda Villa watched on with a keen eye as David enjoyed successive high-scoring seasons in Ligue 1 in recent years, but they were beaten to his signature when he became a free agent last summer. Football Insider revealed last week that Leeds are accelerating to try and sign Openda on a loan-to-buy deal, with Juventus holding out to recoup as much of their initial £35million outlay as possible.
Villa will be paying close attention to how that situation unfolds in the coming weeks, as it could see their chances of landing David evaporate.Villa ready to sell Emi Martinez if ‘big offer’ comes inEmi Martinez’s future has dominated discussions at Aston Villa in recent transfer windows, and Football Insider revealed last week that they are finally ready to cash in on the goalkeeper if a “big offer” comes in this summer.Inter Milan have identified the 33-year-old as a clear target, and Emery and Co. are believed to be coming round to the idea of freeing up his wages and netting a PSR boost from a significant sale.The Italian side are currently the leading candidates to secure his signature at the moment, but there are several more top clubs who are expected to jump at the chance to sign him if Villa make their intent to sell clear. Martinez has been heavily linked with a move away from Villa Park consistently in recent windows, but this could finally be the one where those links become reality. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.