Unai Emery is keen to get his business underway at the earliest opportunity as he looks to bolster his squad ahead of next season’s campaign in the UEFA Champions League. Not only that, but Villa will be keen to secure their standing in the Premier League’s top four.
The Villans must sell before they can buy as the club is walking a fine line with the English top tier’s strict profit and sustainability regulations (PSR). The deadline to deal with those concerns is June 30, but Villa should be able to spend a little more freely after that point.
Dealings will still have to be sensible as to not get into financial troubles in the future, but Emery is expected to have a little more wiggle room. With that in mind, there have already been 41 players linked with a move to Villa Park.
Some of these are getting closer to a switch according to very credible reports, whereas others are linked a little more loosely. Starting with those nearest signing for Villa and then in no particular order from that point on, here’s every player reportedly on the club’s radar this summer.
5. Enzo Barrenechea
The Argentine defensive midfielder, who impressed on loan at Frosinone last campaign, has since replaced McKennie in the Luiz deal, as per Fabrizio Romano. | Getty Images
6. Samuel Iling Junior
The final player involved in the Luiz exchange, Iling Junior, formerly of Chelsea’s youth academy, has agreed personal terms with Villa, as per Fabrizio Romano. | Getty Images
7. Matias Soule
Another Juve man but not directly associated with the Luiz swap deal, Soule has been asked about by Villa as Emery seeks to improve his attacking midfield options, as per Fabrizio Romano. | Getty Images
8. Ethan Amundsen-Day
The 19-year-old centre-back, born in Leeds but brought up in Norway just like Erling Haaland, has already signed his Villa contract to move from Copenhagen, as per Danish outlet Tipsbladet. | FC Kobenhavn