Aston Villa track Kim Min-jae and Gianluca Prestianni
Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Gomes and Pau Torres are named as Villa players whose stock has fallen after a slow start, despite wins over Club Brugge, Coventry and Tottenham.
Former Villa winger Jota, who crossed from Birmingham in 2019 and made 16 appearances, has since built AgTech firm Groinn, reportedly valued at more than £3bn by 2026.
Steve Bruce revealed how Aston Villa stalled Celtic with a round of golf to sign John McGinn for £2m in 2018 - a deal that proved crucial to promotion and his long-term impact.
Aston Villa have scouted Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni. Tottenham and Atletico Madrid are also tracking the 20-year-old, who has eight goals, three assists and an £86m release clause.
Zion Suzuki’s passing is driving a tactical shift at Aston Villa, with Unai Emery using his longer distribution to launch attacks after Emiliano Martinez’s exit.
Aston Villa are monitoring Al-Ahli midfielder Valentine Atangana for January amid injury concerns. Villa tracked him in the summer, with a move in January or in 2027 also possible for the 21-year-old.
Villa’s internationals largely came through unscathed. Zion Suzuki missed Japan duty with a rib issue, Nicolas Jackson scored for Senegal, and George Hemmings withdrew from the England Under-20s squad.
Former Villa midfielder Sasa Curcic said his move to Villa was ‘a mistake’ and ‘what a waste’, regretting Brian Little’s role for him after failing to impress at Villa Park.
Aston Villa are tracking Lyon playmaker Pavel Sulc for January. The 25-year-old has contributed to 24 goals in 45 games, but Lyon want at least €50m plus add-ons and a sell-on clause.
John McGinn earned his 90th Scotland cap in a 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Scottish media rated him 6/10, praising his link play but criticising his attacking output in the No 10 role.
Aston Villa are interested in Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae and made contact in the summer, but no offer followed. Tottenham and AC Milan are also tracking the 29-year-old.
