Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham vying for Mario Gila

Aston Villa, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing 25-year-old Spanish centre-back Mario Gila from Lazio in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Italian outlet Tuttosport, Aston Villa, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Mario Gila. The three Premier League clubs are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the 25-year-old Lazio defender. However, they will face stiff competition from Atletico Madrid and AC Milan for his signature.

How has Mario Gila fared at Lazio?

Mario Gila has established himself as one of the most reliable defenders in Serie A since joining Lazio from Real Madrid in July 2022. Born in Barcelona, the Spaniard spent his formative years in his homeland, passing through the academies at Santa Perpetua de Moguda, Sabadell, Mollet, and CF Damm before graduating from the youth division at Real Madrid.

However, the Spanish defender could not establish a foothold in the first-team squad at Real Madrid, and the move to Lazio has helped him land on his feet. Gila has over 100 outings for the Serie A club thus far while chipping in with two goals. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old defender’s progress at Lazio has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Aston Villa, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Premier League adventure beckons?

Aston Villa will dip into the market for a centre-back in the summer transfer window, as Tyrone Mings faces an uncertain future at Villa Park heading into the summer transfer window. So, the West Midlands outfit will sign a centre-back this summer, with Gila emerging as a viable target.

Meanwhile, Mario Gila has been on Tottenham Hotspur’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, as Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven face an uncertain future at the North London club due to the struggles in the 2025/26 season. Several candidates have thus emerged on Tottenham’s wishlist, with Gila also a viable target.

As for Everton, Michael Keane and James Tarkowski are on the wrong side of 30, while Jarrad Branthwaite has struggled with fitness issues in recent seasons. So, Everton must dip into the market for a centre-back, with Gila emerging as a viable target.

However, Aston Villa, Everton, and Tottenham are not alone in the battle for the 25-year-old Spanish defender’s signature, as AC Milan and Atletico Madrid are also keen on signing him. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Lazio centre-back.