Aston Villa lose MacPhee as Watkins draws interest
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are reported to be pursuing former Rangers captain James Tavernier on a free transfer this summer.
Aston Villa are tracking Boca Juniors midfielder Tomas Aranda, 20, but face competition and his deal to 2029 leaves Boca in a strong position.
Villa have opened talks for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson as Arsenal and Manchester United monitor Ollie Watkins, with a permanent deal needed after Garnacho's arrival.
Aston Villa's reported interest in Jonathan Rowe faces competition, with Manchester United said to have moved ahead in the race for the attacker.
After Alejandro Garnacho's arrival, Villa are linked with Pervis Estupinan, James Garner and Nicolas Jackson, with Estupinan rated the likeliest.
Arsenal's interest in Ezri Konsa appears to have cooled due to Villa's £60m valuation, with Jacobo Ramon now under consideration instead.
Matt Law says Villa could regret Garnacho's £43m deal, questioning his fit under Emery after attitude concerns and a poor spell at Chelsea.
Aston Villa have rebuffed Fenerbahce for Ollie Watkins, while Manchester United and Arsenal are monitoring him and could test Villa with a £40m move.
Aston Villa lose set-piece coach Austin MacPhee to Chelsea after five years, another blow for Unai Emery after Morgan Rogers' exit.
Aston Villa are pushing for more signings this summer as Unai Emery prepares for another Champions League campaign.
Villa could accelerate a move for Pervis Estupinan as Lucas Digne nears PSG and the left-back misses AC Milan's trip to Celtic, hinting that an exit is close.
