All the clubs Southampton’s Danny Ings has been linked with so far
By Marc Walker
![SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Danny Ings of Southampton acknowledges home support after his sides 2-0 defeat during the Premier League match between Southampton and Leeds United at St Mary's Stadium on May 18, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Danny Ings of Southampton acknowledges home support after his sides 2-0 defeat during the Premier League match between Southampton and Leeds United at St Mary's Stadium on May 18, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/14d449df9dae69dd2cb67b99e8daf09608a6bc04416cdd2bfb6f80885d36d557.jpg)
Aston Villa
According to the Athletic, Villa have shown an interest in signing Ings and could want to add him to summer spending spree if they can strike a deal.
However, the same report confirms that Ings is already set on a move to “the top table” – meaning that he is unlikely to move if an offer does not come from a club playing in Europe.
Villa have added Emiliano Buendia to their ranks this summer in what was a £35m move, whilst Ashley Young returned to the club on a free transfer but will be commanding a sizeable wage.
Having accumulated 55 points in the last Premier League campaign, Dean Smith’s side look set for a real push in 2021/22 and could break into the top-half and beyond.
Ings would provide a real injection of quality to their strike force alongside Ollie Watkins and Wesley, although a move to Villa Park does seem very unlikely.