Aston Villa get injury boost as Emery confirms contract talks
Unai Emery says Aaron Wan-Bissaka is close to returning for Villa at Manchester United. Matteo Ruggeri is still working alone and Amadou Onana remains injured.
Nicolas Jackson is up for October's Premier League Player of the Month award after six goals in six games, with Villa chasing their first winner since 2015.
Aston Villa are among the clubs tracking RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, who has 13 goal contributions this season and is valued at €60m-€80m ahead of next summer.
A report says Villa are preparing a $10m-$15m bid for River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltran, though a new deal and a $100m release clause could complicate talks.
Reports claim Manchester United could sack Michael Carrick if Villa beat them heavily at Old Trafford, though other sources suggest he may survive the international break.
A report says Aston Villa are among the clubs to have held talks with Jorge Mendes over Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with Barcelona reportedly open to a January sale at around £33m.
Unai Emery confirms 'very positive' contract talks with Nassef Sawiris, with more due next week, as Villa aim to build a stronger long-term project.
A report says Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are tracking Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, but Villa feel relaxed after tying him to a 5-year deal.
Aston Villa should consider recalling Joe Gauci in January after the goalkeeper failed to make a league appearance for Lincoln, with regular football vital to his progress.
