Aston Villa linked with rising Saudi star ready to take ‘next step’ in his career

According to reports, Aston Villa has expressed interest in Al-Hilal right-back Saud Abdulhamid,

joining a number of other European teams in doing so.

According to TEAM talk, Villa and Nottingham Forest, a Premier League rival,

have contacted the player’s agency to inquire about the possibilities of a transfer.

The 24-year-old, who was a free agent when he left Saudi Pro League opponent Al-Ittihad in January 2022,

is currently regarded as one of the best full-backs in the area.

Along with having more than 30 caps for the Saudi national team, he is said to be prepared to advance in his career.

are interested in signing the player.

West Ham and Nice were mentioned in another story by Will Unwin of the Guardian as possible bidders this summer.

After finishing in the top four last season,

Unai Emery’s team is getting ready for their first season back in Europe’s top league in 41 years.

The club will need to make sure they have a squad large enough and competent enough to compete on four fronts in 2024–2025,

therefore this summer will be very important.

The future of first-choice right-back Matty Cash, who has been strongly linked to a move to AC Milan, is also unknown.

Villa has also been associated with Trai Hume, a highly regarded full-back from Sunderland.

The Belfast Telegraph reports that Bournemouth and freshly promoted Leicester City have joined Villa

as clubs in the Premier League that are interested in signing the Northern Ireland international.

He has also attracted the attention of a number of higher placed teams.

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