The Villans’ interest in Iceland international Gudmundsson has been updated in a report from Italy. According to Calciomercato, Villa and Premier League rivals West Ham have been monitoring the 26-year-old for some time. However, they may now face competition from Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan in the pursuit of the player. Gudmundsson is not expected to be available in the January transfer window, and there will likely be a bidding war in the summer. The player’s price is estimated to be at least €30million (£26million). Gudmundsson progressed through the ranks of Dutch football, playing for PSV Eindhoven and AZ before joining Genoa in 2022 for a reported £1million. He has impressed scouts with 10 goals and three assists from 20 club outings this season.
An Italian report has given an update on the interest of Aston Villa in the Iceland international. Calciomercato reports that Villa and Premier League rivals West Ham have been monitoring Gudmundsson for a while now. However, Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan could also be in the race to sign the 26-year-old. Gudmundsson is not expected to be available for transfer in January, and there could be a battle for his signature in the summer. The player is valued at €30million (£26million), and he has impressed scouts with his 10 goals and three assists from 20 club appearances this season. Gudmundsson has played for Dutch clubs PSV Eindhoven and AZ before joining Genoa in 2022 for £1million.
