Aston Villa Front-Runners in Race for Roma Star Matías Soulé

AS Roma’s Matías Soulé is set to be at the centre of a Premier League transfer tug-of-war this summer, with several Europe-chasing clubs already registering interest in the Argentine winger, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal.

The Premier League’s €40 Million Move

Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Brighton have all demonstrated their admirations on several occasions. 

For those clubs, Soulé is the embodiment of today's top class winger, skilful, courageous and with a creative touch that can break down the most resilient oppositions.

Sources close to the situation confirm that the English sides are ready to cast aside loan formulas and go straight for the result. 

SportsBoom are talking about a permanent transfer valued at approximately €40 million. 

For Aston Villa, Soulé is seen as the missing piece of the puzzle on the path to their European goals. For Brighton and Bournemouth, he is a "blue-chip" investment that fits their club models perfectly, buy young, develop, and watch him dominate the league.

Bundesliga Testing the Engine

Over in the Bundesliga, we have both Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart who have been interested in the Argentine for some time now. 

The Bundesliga has always been the league of choice for young players to make a name for oneself, and Soulé's style of play is perfect for the Bundesliga.

However, the German clubs are currently taking a different path, instead of competing with the Premier League’s cash power, they believe a loan option with a purchase clause is the right move. 

This is a classic Bundesliga tactic, testing the engine before buying. To convince the player, they aren’t offering Premier League money, but rather "guaranteed minutes" and a "sporting project" in a league that leaves creative wingers room to breathe.

The "Big Six" Shadow

Arsenal and Liverpool are no strangers to the skill of the Argentine winger, even if they haven't got the 23-year-old at the top of their long-short list. 

Premier League clubs are conscious that one of Soulé’s primary objectives is the Champions League trophy. 

He has had a couple of meetings with his agents to see if Mikel Arteta or Arne Slot feel the need for a left footed player who can thrive when tightly marked and pose a real goal threat from the flank. 

The Gunners and the Reds haven't lodged an official bid just yet, but they will keep a close eye on the Argentine. He has been considered as one of many right forwards to potentially replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield when he decides to leave. 

Should Soulé decide to wait out, then he stands every chance of arriving at that "dream transfer" which will shape his career forever.