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Aston Villa To Scout Second Player During Big Derby Clash Tonight

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Aston Villa is scouting two players in the Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, according to Inside Futbol. The club will monitor Galatasaray midfielder Aleksey Batrakov and Fenerbahce winger Oguz Aydin. Aston Villa is looking to bolster their squad, having recently signed Johan Manzambi after Morgan Rogers' departure.

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Aston Villa is scouting two players in the Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, according to Inside Futbol. The club will monitor Galatasaray midfielder Aleksey Batrakov and Fenerbahce winger Oguz Aydin. Aston Villa is looking to bolster their squad, having recently signed Johan Manzambi after Morgan Rogers' departure. Unai Emery's side is competitive in the Champions League and the Premier League.

Aston Villa's interest in the two players is reportedly due to their impressive performances. Batrakov has assisted twice in six Super Lig appearances for Galatasaray after joining from Lokomotiv Moscow this summer. The 21-year-old's form has attracted interest from several European teams. Aydin was previously reported to be on Aston Villa's radar.

Aston Villa's scout will assess Batrakov's performance in the high-pressure Istanbul derby. The match is a significant test for Galatasaray players, and the scout will evaluate how Batrakov handles the occasion. Galatasaray currently sit 23rd in the Champions League table, while Aston Villa are second. The outcome of the derby may influence Aston Villa's future scouting decisions.

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Aston Villa will be monitoring Galatasaray midfielder Aleksey Batrakov along with Fenerbahce winger Oguz Aydin in the Istanbul derby clash. Unai Emery’s side are already showing signs they can be a force to reckon with in the Premier League this season, while they are also competitive in the Champions League. Emery may want reinforcements and Aston Villa are already assessing potential additions for the January transfer window and next summer, with Turkey emerging as a possible destination in their search for new talent. Add Inside Futbol as a preferred source on Google. The Premier League outfit will therefore keep a close eye on the Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, scheduled for Monday night.

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