Despite Unai Emery significantly bolstering his Aston Villa squad with the additions of the likes Amadou Onana, Ian Maatsen and Samuel Illing-Junior, among others, he still clearly wants more before the end of the transfer window.
The Spaniard may have to move on another player or two in order to raise some more funds, however. So far, Emery has sold Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby to Juventus and Al-Ittihad respectively. Could it be a defender who is next to leave the Midlands?
The manager doesn’t have long until the window slams shut, indicating that he must do his business as soon as possible.
Latest on Diego Carlos’ Aston Villa future
Diego Carlos has been a player linked with a move away in recent weeks, as Fulham appear keen on signing the Brazilian.
Indeed, the Cottagers had an opening bid rejected by Villa for the former Sevilla centre-back last week. Interest also comes from the Saudi Pro League for a player who has just 12 months remaining on his current contract, suggesting this summer is the last chance for the club to cash in.
He cost Steven Gerrard a staggering £26m upon his arrival in the summer of 2022, but Emery won’t be able to recoup that sort of figure.
If they can sell him for a decent transfer fee, this could, in turn, fund a couple of incomings which may give the team an edge heading into the Champions League group stage.
The club are already looking for a replacement should Carlos leave in the coming weeks. Might they test the resolve of a fellow Premier League side regarding one of their defenders?
Aston Villa chasing late move for Carlos replacement
According to the Athletic, Villa are showing some interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah as they seek to bolster their defensive options.
The report goes on to state that Emery is a big admirer of the Englishman, but he will only sign him as a replacement for Carlos, which means he will need to try and speed up his departure if he wishes to bring Chalobah into the squad.
So far, so good for Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils have reinforced their attacking options through Joshua Zirkzee, added a future sta
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