Aston Villa and Everton handed boost in striker transfer chase - reports

Aston Villa transfer news - Callejon’s agent is Manuel Garcia Quilon, a long-time associate of Villa’s sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch - he also looks after Baston and Pepe Reina

Jose Callejon is a striker in demand.

The experienced forward is set to leave Napoli on a free transfer in the next window, and Aston Villa are one of the sides who have been credited with an interest in him.

They’ve been joined by Everton, who are currently managed by Callejon’s former Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti.

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Callejon, once of Real Madrid, has been in Naples since 2013 and in that time he’s gone on to make over 330 appearances for the club, but his time is now up and at the age of 33 he’s looking for his next career move.

Sevilla, Getafe and Valencia have all been touted as potential destinations for Callejon, who would all offer him the opportunity to return home to his native Spain, though the latest reports from Spain claim that Valencia are not as keen as first believed - that would mean one less rival for Callejon’s signature for Villa, who it has been suggested were interested in Callejon in January.

They ended up with Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston.

Callejon’s agent is Manuel Garcia Quilon, a long-time associate of Villa’s sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch - he also looks after Baston and Pepe Reina.

He said earlier in the coronavirus lockdown: “We are grateful for the interest shown towards Jose. At this time there is no agreement. We’ll see.”

Callejon is said to be less keen on offers from clubs in China and the USA and his desire is to remain in Europe.