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.
17. Crysencio Summerville
The Leeds United winger is the subject of interest from a whole host of Premier League clubs, including Brighton, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Newcastle. Villa are also in the picture, as per Football Insider. | Getty Images
18. Giovani Lo Celso
One of Emery’s former colleagues from the pair’s time together at PSG and Villarreal, Lo Celso is being allowed to leave Tottenham this summer and Villa are keeping tabs on his situation, as per The Sun. | Getty Images
19. Ronald Araujo
Villa, willing to listen to offers for Diego Carlos, are keen to replace him with Barcelona and Uruguay star Araujo, according to Spanish outlet Sport. | Getty Images
20. Jack Grealish
The £100 million man has been widely touted as a potential Villa returnee this summer as his minutes at Man City have been significantly reduced. | Getty Images