Kevin Viveros to Aston Villa from Athletico Paranaense
Kevin Viveros · Incoming transfer · Athletico Paranaense
The Verdict Right Now
5%likelihood
Coolingdeal stage
Incomingdirection
State of play
| Move | Athletico Paranaense → Villa |
| In short | New deal ends Villa contact |
| Last reported | September 12th (3 days ago) |
| Sourcing | Aggregator-level, with no original reporting behind it yet |
A new contract has taken the Colombian out of reach. Athletico Paranaense agreed terms to extend him beyond June 2028, reported on September 11th, after rejecting an offer of around £17m in the summer; they are now expected to want at least £34m. Sport Witness reported on September 12th that Villa and Sunderland were among the clubs who made contact over him during the summer window. The 26-year-old has 17 goals in 25 league games in Brazil this season. No Villa approach has been reported since the window closed on September 1st.
Primary source: Sport Witness (exclusive), September 12th; The Hard Tackle, September 11th; Sunderland Echo · last corroborated September 12th.
How the Story Moved
| Date | What changed | |
|---|---|---|
| September 14th | Tracked | Rumor opened on the board at 5% (cooling) — source: Sport Witness (exclusive), September 12th; The Hard Tackle, September 11th; Sunderland Echo. A new contract has taken the Colombian out of reach. Athletico Paranaense agreed terms to extend him beyond June 2028, reported on September 11th, after rejecting an offer of around £17m in the summer; they are now expected to want at least £34m. Sport Witness reported on September 12th that Villa and Sunderland were among the clubs who made contact over him during the summer window. The 26-year-old has 17 goals in 25 league games in Brazil this season. No Villa approach has been reported since the window closed on September 1st. |
Timeline since the rumor joined the board.