Aston Villa were reportedly among several clubs attempting to sign Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji before his move was halted by a significant injury, according to a report first published by Sport Witness last month. The outlet, citing the Spanish newspaper Sport, stated that the 20-year-old required surgery following a training-ground setback in mid-August.
Bardghji joined the Catalan side from FC Copenhagen in July 2025 but featured sparingly under Hansi Flick, accumulating 872 minutes across 28 appearances while registering two goals and four assists. With the player keen to leave and Barcelona willing to sanction an exit, multiple suitors emerged over the summer.
Sport Witness claimed that Villa, alongside Valencia, Ajax, Lille and AC Milan, showed a very high level of interest in securing the Sweden international. The report suggested these clubs explored both loan arrangements and permanent deals, with Barcelona initially hoping to include a buyback clause and a substantial sell-on fee in any agreement.
However, the training-ground problem forced Bardghji to undergo an operation, which was described as successful. He is now focused entirely on his recovery. The setback carries additional weight given that roughly two years earlier he tore a ligament in the identical knee, an issue that kept him out of action for 329 days.
The publication noted that the medical issue completely disrupted his immediate transfer plans, leaving interested parties to explore alternative attacking options before the deadline passed. With the summer window having closed on 1 September, no Premier League club is permitted to register a new player until the January 2027 window opens.
Aston Villa have not publicly commented on the claims regarding their reported interest in the forward.
