- Matias Soulé is reportedly preferring a move to the Premier League despite intense interest from Borussia Dortmund
- Aston Villa has remained a potential destination, but they have not made an offer
- Roma value Soulé around €35-40 million (£30-35 million)
Argentine midfielder Matias Soulé is reportedly keen on securing a move to the Premier League this summer as his time with Roma looks to be increasingly likely to draw to a close. Borussia Dortmund are “serious” about making an offer, whilst Aston Villa and Bournemouth have only “tested the waters.”
It has been previously reported that the Villans have been tracking Soulé throughout 2026 as an ideal addition to their creative department.
Interest from the West Midlands club first gathered significant pace in late April, with reports confirming that Villa scouts had been heavily monitoring the 23-year-old’s performances in Serie A.
By early June, the interest continued, with Emery and his recruitment team viewing Soulé’s left-footed creativity from the right flank as the ideal profile to unlock another level for striker Ollie Watkins, pushing Villa to establish early contact with the player’s representatives.
However, the landscape in the Italian capital has shifted dramatically under manager Gian Piero Gasperini, turning initial scouting into a rapid summer exit strategy.
Latest developments
According to the latest reports by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Soulé’s agent, Martin Guastadisegno, was at Roma’s Trigoria training ground for a meeting with the club’s hierarchy.
The explicit purpose of this training ground visit was to gather updates on incoming transfer offers and evaluate the player’s immediate future ahead of a busy market.
Roma are under intense pressure to comply with the financial rules before the critical June 30th deadline. To generate immediate capital gains and balance their books, the club has deemed Soulé expendable.
This financial necessity aligns with tactical shifts on the pitch; Soulé is aware that his first-team opportunities will be restricted under Gasperini, especially with Roma keen on bringing in two new attacking wingers.
Premier League preference
While Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have launched serious inquiries and are actively trying to overtake English suitors, Soulé has made his personal preferences clear. The Argentine favours a move to England above all other options.
Roma have set a firm valuation of €35-40 million (£30-35 million) to sanction a permanent deal, a fee that is achievable for Villa. With his agent actively working the channels out of Trigoria, Soulé looks primed to finally make his long-awaited jump to English football.
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Ultimately, the race for Soulé’s signature hinges on whether English clubs turn their initial interest into concrete proposals. While Borussia Dortmund pose a genuine threat with their advanced inquiries, the Argentine’s explicit preference for the Premier League gives suitors like Villa and Bournemouth a distinct advantage.
Roma’s urgent need to meet financial regulations before June 30th ensures a deal could move rapidly. If Emery decides to sanction a £30-35 million bid, he can grant Soulé his dream move while securing a vital creative spark to elevate Villa’s frontline for the upcoming campaign.
