Steven Gerrard reveals one-to-one talks as Aston Villa youngster ready for loan exit

Aston Villa are off to a disappointing start in the Premier League.

Steven Gerrard’s men have picked up just three points from their first three games, and that’s before an exceedingly tough run of games, starting this weekend.

In the meantime, Villa have managed to regain some confidence with a comfortable cup win on Tuesday night.

But the Lions need to up their game in the Premier League to avoid another poor start.

Villa have already made new signings aplenty, but there are still areas in need of addressing, especially after Diego Carlos’ injury setback.

With that in mind, we have rounded up all the latest transfer news and rumours surrounding Villa Park.

Luiz talks

Gerrard has revealed he has held one-to-one talks with midfielder Douglas Luiz amid talks over a new contract.

Luiz has been linked with a move away from Villa Park this summer due to his uneasy contract situation.

But Villa are keen to keep him around, and they are attempting to address his contract situation, already starting talks.

In the meantime, Gerrard has spoken about Luiz after his goal on Tuesday night, saying: “I had a chat with Dougie, an interesting chat, we had a good conversation, really happy with what he has shown and I thought he backed his training performance.

“Pleased with his goal, pleased with his performance.”

Chrisene exit

Aston Villa look set to sanction an exit for youngster Ben Chrisene.

Chrisene has an admirer in Gerrard, linking up with the first-team squad for their tour of Australia ahead of the season.

But at 18 years of age, he is in need of more first-team experience, something he is not set to get north of the border.

According to The Athletic, Chrisene is now set to join Kilmarnock on a season-long loan.