Aston Villa handed fresh concern over star as signing reveals transfer decision

It has been a busy summer for Aston Villa, with Steven Gerrard overhauling his squad.

Gerrard has put his own stamp on his squad during his first summer in charge, and the board have backed him significantly.

Villa have completed a number of signings, including the deadline day captures of Jan Bednarek and Leander Dendoncker.

Though, the pressure is now on for Gerrard and his men to pick up quickly following a disappointing start to the season.

Here we round up all the latest transfer news and rumours surrounding Villa Park as the fallout from deadline day continues.

Luiz concern

Villa could now be forced into selling Douglas Luiz of a cut-price fee.

Luiz is out of contract next summer, but Villa would not sell him for less than £40million during the summer window.

Arsenal, along with others, were said to have expressed an interest, but they only wanted to pay around £20million.

According to the Express, Luiz actually wanted to sign for Arsenal but he wound up staying.

The report claims Villa could now be forced to sell the midfielder for a fee around the £20million mark in January if they can’t agree a new contract.

Bednarek opens up

Villa’s new loan signing Bednarek chose the Midlands club over West Ham on deadline day.

He told The Independent: “It was an emotional day.

“One minute I am going to West Ham, another minute Villa. There were a lot of conversations with Southampton and all the managers. I ended up at Villa and I’m really happy with the decision. It was a good decision.

“It wasn’t easy because if you have another option you have to take the decision like an adult and this is real life. It was a tough problem but a good problem.

“I’m really happy I have these issues in my life, that I have to choose between two Premier League teams.”