da supremo： With Roberto Di Matteo installed as new Aston Villa manager, fans of the club are anxious to see whether the club can get back into the Premier League at the first time of asking.
da premier bet： It would seem that Roberto Di Matteo is doing all he can to make that happen; with the club being linked with a host of new transfer targets, with several set to go through imminently.
There are also a few long term targets that the club are still looking at, as they look to beef up their squad after a disappointing campaign last time out.
Some of the team’s key stars look set for the exit door this summer, and so Villa bosses are set to bring in talent up and down the pitch as they bid for a return to the top flight.
Here are SIX additions to complete Di Matteo’s promotion chasing Aston Villa XI…
Patrick Bamford
The first addition comes in the form of a loan deal, with the club looking to sign up Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford on a year long temporary transfer.
English football fans will be well aware of the young striker, who despite having a very poor season last year, was absolutely prolific during his few years on loan in the Championship in the last few years.
Di Matteo is seemingly ready to use his Chelsea connections to snap up the young striker as he looks to build a threatening strike force to fire his side right to the top of the Championship.
If this Villa side can capture the ex-Championship Player of the Year it would be great business, with the striker almost guaranteeing goals next year.
Ross McCormack
It would seem that Di Matteo is not putting all his eggs in the same basket however, with the manager desperate to get at least one new striker in this summer.
He has reportedly drawn up a long transfer list of potential targets, with Fulham star Ross McCormack near the top of the pile.
The Scottish star has been in fine form for the London side, having scored 23 league goals for them last season.
If Villa can capture McCormack he, like Bamford, would guarantee goals next year.
Rickie Lambert
For a side that need goals desperately next year, Villa would be hardpressed to find someone more prolific than Rickie Lambert.
Di Matteo is reportedly looking at the long term Villa target as he searches for a new forward.
Lambert exploded onto the scene with Southampton a few years ago, and despite his goal tally slowing down in recent times, there is no doubting his quality.
He is getting on, but as a short term stopgap; Villa could do no better than this experienced forward.
Costel Pantilimon
Another player that Di Matteo is reportedly desperate to capture is experienced shot stopper Costel Pantilimon.
Currently plying his trade for Watford, after a long spell with Manchester City, the towering goal keeper would be a huge upgrade in goal for this Villa side.
A reliable man between the sticks will be essential for this Villa side next season, and they would struggle to do better than Pantilimon.
The Daily Mirror are reporting that Di Matteo sees the keeper as his sides new number 1, and will therefore do everything he can do to sign him this summer.
Pierluigi Gollini
It would seem that Pantilimon is not the only goalkeeping target for Pantilimon however, with several news outlets reporting that Pierluigi Gollini will sign for the club imminently.
The sought after keeper will reportedly sign for the club imminently, adding some much needed depth and prowess to the Aston Villa back line.
It remains to be seen whether Di Matteo sees him as a first choice keeper, or if he would rather bring in Pantilimon as well – but it seems clear that Di Matteo sees Aston Villa’s current goalkeeping choices as a weak spot heading into next season.
Aaron Tshibola
Another player that looks set to imminently sign for Aston Villa over the next few days is Aaron Tshibola.
Currently starring for Reading, the centre back is the subject of a £5 million bid from Villa, which has reportedly been accepted by their Championship rivals.
Di Matteo seemingly deems Aston Villa’s defense in desperate need of back up, and so the defender seems a perfect fit.
At just £5 million some have called the deal a steal, with the defender oozing class and potential. A great signing.