Aston Villa monitor Suzuki and open Buendia talks
Alejandro Garnacho has played just 31 minutes on loan at Villa, with La Liga clubs monitoring his lack of starts under Unai Emery. No change to the deal is planned.
Villa have reportedly opened contract talks with Emiliano Buendia, with Unai Emery keen to reward his resurgence and secure the playmaker beyond this season.
Emery is weighing up Villa’s best XI after a month’s assessment, with Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Ian Maatsen, Joao Gomes and the attack behind Nicolas Jackson still competing for places.
Villa will monitor Zion Suzuki after Japan put the goalkeeper on an individual programme with a rib injury, despite him playing 90 minutes against Tottenham.
Zion Suzuki tops this ranking of Villa’s summer signings, ahead of Nicolas Jackson and Joao Gomes, while Leon Goretzka, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Modou Keba Cisse are lower due to injury or limited minutes.
Villa are monitoring Paraguay Under-20 centre-back Mauro Coronel, though Brighton lead the race for the 18-year-old, who could move on a free when his deal expires.
Tyrone Mings is making a strong case at Villa, with his towering display against Tottenham and solid defensive numbers challenging criticism of his role under Emery.
Villa’s rebuild is progressing through Emery’s gradual integration, patience and tactical tweaks, with senior players helping 10 signings settle after the win over Spurs.
