Aston Villa face competition for Boca Juniors winger Kevin Zenon ahead of the January transfer window, with reports indicating that a considerable offer will be required to secure his services. According to LM Neuquen, the Argentine club will only consider letting the 23-year-old leave if a premium fee, potentially above his current release clause, is met.
Kevin Zenon has emerged as a significant target for several Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United. There is a pressing need for a left-winger of his calibre in England, and a transfer to the Birmingham side is being actively explored by Unai Emery as part of their strategy to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming domestic and European challenges.
Boca Juniors reportedly quoted Newcastle United nearly £23 million for Zenon, linking the deal to their success in offloading Miguel Almiron. Should they manage that, a move for the talented South American could materialise. Meanwhile, Tottenham has also shown interest, as manager Ange Postecoglou seeks to add a new left-sided forward amidst uncertainty surrounding Timo Werner’s future.
While Zenon reportedly has a release clause valued between $15-18 million, Boca Juniors may leverage their position to demand a higher fee. Whether Aston Villa and their rivals are willing to meet this premium price remains to be seen, but the January transfer window is often a prime opportunity for South American players to make moves, keeping the possibility of Zenon’s transfer very much alive.