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.
25. Assan Ouedraogo
The Schalke midfielder is one of the most wanted youngsters in Europe and Villa were to challenge Liverpool, Arsenal, Man Utd and Newcastle for his signature, as per Sky Germany. But he’s now set to join RB Leipzig. | Getty Images
26. Carlos Soler
Talks have been stop-start over a potential swoop for the 27-year-old Spanish midfielder, eager to leave PSG after a drop in game time. L’Equipe claims Villa have held multiple discussions with PSG. | Getty Images for Qatar Airways
27. Archie Brown
The former Derby County youngster has impressed over recent seasons at Swiss side Lausanne-Sport and Belgian outfit Gent. The Mirror reports Villa and Crystal Palace are battling for the Englishman’s services. | Belga/AFP via Getty Images
28. Matteo Guendouzi
Heavily linked with a Villa move last summer amid Emery’s admiration, Guendouzi is again in the headlines. Football Insider reports the Villans have re-opened talks with Marseille over a potential deal. | Getty Images