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Aston Villa fans react to Matt Targett transfer link

Aston Villa fans have taken to social networking site Twitter after reports broke out that the Villans are interested in signing Matt Targett from Southampton this summer.

According to reports from Express and Star, Villa are set to launch a bid for the 23-year-old defender who is looking to leave St Mary’s in search of regular first-team action.

Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol has reported on his Twitter account that Villa are currently in talks with the Saints to sign the defender.

Aston Villa in talks to sign Southampton left back Matt Targett

— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) June 28, 2019

The newly promoted Premier League side are now ready to firm up their interest with a formal offer of around £8million.