Aston Villa have fresh urgency to secure Marcos Senesi deal after ‘phenomenal’ display vs Arsenal

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 12 April 2026 10:00, UK Aston Villa will need to act quickly if they want to sign AFC Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi this summer, after his performance caught the eye in a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday. Aston Villa are firmly among the group of interested parties, but Senesi’s recent performances are surely seeing his options open up even further with every passing game.

He has forged a big reputation for himself at Bournemouth in recent months, and a move for him is a firm part of Villa’s summer transfer plans. 🔄 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 Danny Murphy in awe of Marcos Senesi display vs ArsenalSenesi already has a huge list of clubs who are chasing him, with Villa, Tottenham, Newcastle and Everton among those in the Premier League who want to sign him, while moves to the likes of Juventus and Barcelona have also been touted.The Villans are on course to secure Champions League football for next term, and would have fancied their chances of winning the race as a result, but it is now clear that there must be a fresh sense of urgency to their pursuit.

Aston Villa need to force their way ahead of BarcelonaFootball Insider revealed back in February that Barcelona are the favourites to sign Senesi this summer, but Villa could yet have a big say in that. Villa undoubtedly do not have the same level of pull as the Blaugrana, but if they can secure Champions League football, then they could easily find themselves on an even level in both footballing and financial terms. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.