Matty Cash transfer update issued amid La Liga interest in Aston Villa star

While Philippe Coutinho is grabbing most of the Aston Villa headlines at present, there have been a number of other star performers under Steven Gerrard.

One of those is full-back Matty Cash, who is enjoying an excellent season. And at the age of 24, the best years could be still be to come for the former Nottingham Forest defender.

Therefore, it is no real surprise to see Cash linked with other clubs, with Atletico Madrid known to be long-term admirers of the player. The La Liga giants are reportedly prepared to pay between £30m and £40m for his services.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has issued an update on the situation, saying Cash remains at the top of Atletico’s wishlish as they scour the market for a new right-back.

Speaking on the Here We Go podcast (via thisisfutbol.com ), Romano said: “I want to say again about Matty Cash and Atletico Madrid because it was already news in February, but I wanted to say again because he’s still top of the list for Atletico Madrid at right-back. And so it’s a serious, serious possibility for Atletico."