Super awesome! Emery calls Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in, who is losing another chance at PSG, is rumored to be a transfer. Aston Villa Love Call Appears

Oct 07, 2025

Lee Kang-in, who is losing another opportunity at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is emerging as a hot seller in the transfer market. This time, it was reported that Aston Villa in the English Premier League (EPL) wanted to recruit.

British media EPL Index reported on the 7th (Korea time) 'Aston Villa, led by coach Unai Emery, made Lee Kang-in a major recruitment target in the January transfer market' Manager Emery is trying to use Lee Kang-in as a key player for the new offense.

Lee Kang-in seemed to be used for quite an important purpose at PSG earlier this season. A series of injuries to competitors Usman Dembele and Khvicha Kravatshelia have created an atmosphere in which their position is rising.

However, the chance to select is not coming well. He started only three times in eight official matches. In addition, the average playing time is only around 37 minutes.

Of course, he is doing an impactful job every time he comes out. In the match against Osher in the 16th round of the league in the 2025-2026 season held on September 28, he started and contributed to the team's 2-0 victory. In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) phase of the 2025-2026 season against Barcelona on the 2nd, he was replaced in the 35th minute of the second half and hit a shot at the net, receiving a 7.0 rating. It was the highest rating among the four players who were replaced on the day.

However, it is still classified as a replacement resource in PSG. The EPL index is 'Lee Kang-in is a rotation member at PSG, but he still does not get a steady selection opportunity. Lee Kang-in is looking for a new project where he can be more competitive, and Aston Villa's offensive system can be the perfect stage for Lee Kang-in.

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PSG is also open about Lee Kang-in's transfer. Above all, the argument that manager Emery is giving a high evaluation of Lee Kang-in is gaining convincing power. British media One Football said 'Amery considers Lee Kang-in, who can play both as a midfielder and a side striker, as a versatile attacking option. We see it as a resource that can add creativity and depth to the attack in the long run,' he said.

Apart from this, Spain is also interested in Lee Kang-in. Spanish media Pichahes recently reported that `Villarreal is interested in Lee Kang-in at the request of Marcelino Garcia Toral.' Marcelino is a person who used Lee Kang-in in the first division stage in Valencia in the past.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.