The 19-year-old Jesus Rodriguez has emerged in the 2024-2025 La Liga season and has become a highly anticipated new star.

According to AS, the talented Betis youth player has attracted the attention of the Premier League Aston Villa club and is seen as a potential option to strengthen the team's attack. Rodriguez successfully broke into the first team this season and established himself in Pellegrini's lineup, making 32 appearances, including 22 starts, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist.

A few months ago, Betis renewed Rodriguez's contract until 2029. The contract contains a release clause of approximately 35 million euros. If an offer is received, the transfer fee may rise to 50 million euros. In addition to the recent interest from Villa Park, he has previously been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, and several Serie A teams and recently RB Leipzig have also expressed interest in him.

In an interview with El Chiringuito, Rodriguez expressed his desire to "win a title for Betis", but also remained open to future possibilities. Currently, as a member of the Spanish U21, Rodriguez is participating in the U21 European Championship.

For Aston Villa, after Rashford and Asensio return to their respective clubs after the expiration of their loan spells, the sporting director must strengthen the team's offensive line before next season. Currently, Emery only has Watkins, Leon Bailey and Malen available.