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.
9. Mario Hermoso
It’s claimed by Spanish outlet Diarioi AS that Villa are ahead of Inter Milan in the race to sign the Atletico Madrid centre-back on a free transfer. | Getty Images
10. Amadou Onana
Villa have contacted Everton about the possibility of signing the Belgium international midfielder but the £50 million being demanded may prove too much, as per The Times. | Getty Images
11. Lewis Dobbin
Another Everton man but this time a promising winger, Dobbin is the subject of initial negotiations between Villa and the Toffees, as per Fabrizio Romano. | AFP via Getty Images
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12. Lewis Orford
A more recent name on the list, Villa have seen an initial offer rejected for the West Ham and England U18 midfielder, as per ExWHUEmployee. | Getty Images