Aston Villa surely in pole position for Marcos Senesi transfer amid lucrative offer, it has blown Juventus away
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(Credit: Imago, Getty) Wed 25 March 2026 14:30, UK Aston Villa have put themselves in a fantastic position to complete the signing of AFC Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi this summer.Unai Emery’s side have already made a “concrete move” for the Argentine, with reports in Italy appearing to suggest that the financial details of their offer have blown Juventus out of the water in the race for his signature.The 28-year-old is also subject to interest from Borussia Dortmund, and they too have made a more financially appealing move than the Italian giants. Aston Villa’s transfer plans have seen him identified as a key target to strengthen their defence, and they are surely in a strong position to ensure that a deal can be struck. 🔄 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 a better proposition than Borussia DortmundVilla’s progress as a club has been significant in recent years, and it is clear that it hasn’t gone unnoticed, due to the level of players that they are now able to attract. A few seasons ago, the Villans would have been incapable of competing for a player with the likes of Juventus and Dortmund, but they are now surely destined to beat both of them to Senesi’s signature.
Throw in the fact that at Dortmund, he would face competition from stars like Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule, and the gametime on offer would also likely be greater at Villa Park.Marcos Senesi the perfect replacement for Tyrone MingsFootball Insider revealed back in February that Aston Villa are ready to sell Tyrone Mings this summer, as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract.SenesiStatsMings30 (30)Apps (Starts)13 (11)4G/A–48.6Successful Passes per 9053.25.21Duels Won per 903.741.69Tackles per 900.3712Defensive Contributions per 907.57Senesi’s 2025-26 Premier League stats compared to Mings, as per Fotmob. Throw in the fact that no transfer fee will be needed to bring him in, and it is surely a no-brainer for Villa. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.