Aston Villa close on Manzambi, weigh Estupinan, eye Torres
Villa’s Ezri Konsa has a minor hamstring cramp but should be ready for England’s World Cup semi-final vs Argentina. Declan Rice is a minor doubt with illness, Jordan Henderson a major doubt with a wrist injury.
Villa urged to move for Ferran Torres as Barcelona weigh options after new arrivals. Agents are speaking to clubs, fee around £29.8m. Competition from PSG and Spurs, with Champions League a draw.
Villa enquire about AC Milan left-back Pervis Estupinan, asking fee and fitness. The Ecuador international, 28, is not in Ruben Amorim’s plans and could be sold for around €14m.
Villa hijack Newcastle’s bid for Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi, agreeing almost €70m including add-ons. The 20-year-old Switzerland forward will sign a long-term deal after a medical in coming days.
