Rumor: Carles Gil (Aston Villa) to either Villarreal or Real Sociedad

Tim Sherwood has apparently decided Carles Gil is "too lightweight", and is looking to move him, with Villarreal and Real Sociedad both interested.  That's according to a couple of UK media reports.

Gil came up in the Valencia system, spent two years on loan with Elche and was a key part of their promotion club in 2012-13.  He's an attacking midfielder, can play on either side.  The Villans spent something like €3-4m on him so would presumably like to recover some or all of that.

Gil is Valencia born-and-bred, so might enjoy a return to the Comunitat Valenciana, a short train ride from his home city.  We'll see.