Newcastle United and Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing the Moroccan striker Yassir Zabiri.
According to a report from Fussball News, the Premier League clubs are monitoring his situation and could make a move in the near future. The striker will cost around €20 million, and they have the resources to complete the deal. Both clubs could use more attacking depth.
Yassir Zabiri attracts Premier League interest
Newcastle signed Matias Fernandez-Pardo during the summer transfer window, and Aston Villa invested in Nicolas Jackson. However, both clubs could use more attacking depth. The Moroccan could be a handy option up front. The player is currently on loan at Racing Santander, and he recently scored a hat-trick.
He will look to continue his development with regular opportunities at the Spanish club, and it remains to be seen whether Rennes is prepared to sell him permanently in the near future. The asking price seems reasonable, and the two English clubs should be able to get the deal across the line if they are truly serious about signing the player.
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Zabiri’s future in England
Aston Villa are competing in the UEFA Champions League, and they will want to sustain that level. They need to keep improving the team and add more depth in order to compete at this level.
On the other hand, Newcastle have an ambitious project, and they will be hoping to fight for trophies and play European football regularly. It remains to be seen whether they can bring in the right additions over the next few months.
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