Como have made their stance clear over any potential departure of Martin Baturina, insisting they will not sanction a sale for anything less than €80 million next year, according to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web.

Aston Villa remain firmly interested in the 23-year-old Croatian international, who has continued to catch the eye in Serie A. The Villans are keen to strengthen their attacking options and view the versatile playmaker as an ideal fit for Unai Emery’s system.

How Has Baturina Performed Since Joining Como?

Baturina arrived at Como last year after coming through the ranks at Dinamo Zagreb, where he first announced himself as a serious talent. His debut campaign in Italy saw him rack up 34 appearances and 1,835 minutes, contributing eight goals and four assists as he adapted to a new league.

This season has shown a marked improvement, with the midfielder already registering three goals and two assists in just four matches. That kind of output has understandably heightened interest from clubs across Europe, Aston Villa included.

Will Villa Return With a Bigger Offer?

Villa had a €55 million proposal knocked back by Como during the summer window, and it now looks as though a fresh approach will need to be considerably more substantial. Even after bringing in attacking reinforcements such as Ibrahim Mbaye and Johan Manzambi, the exits of Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins have left a creative gap that Baturina could fill.

Personally, I think Como’s valuation reflects genuine confidence in the player rather than simple posturing — clubs rarely set such firm figures unless they’re prepared to walk away from lesser offers. Villa also have Alex Baena on their radar, so competition for a playmaking role may shape how hard they push for Baturina come next year.

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