Aston Villa youngsters impress despite Real Sociedad loss
Villa lost 4-2 to Real Sociedad in pre-season. Hemmings and Madjo scored, Pau Torres made his first appearance of pre-season, and João Gomes made his first start.
Manchester United are monitoring Ollie Watkins, but Villa are unlikely to sell for anywhere near £40m. Emery's side would demand far more for the striker, who is under contract until 2028.
Villa's 4-2 loss to Real Sociedad still offered promise, with teenagers Madjo and Hemmings scoring and Cisse impressing as Emery weighs youth options for the new season.
Villa have seen a €30m bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected, in a setback to their move for the Brazilian attacker.
Villa's Tommi O'Reilly is now set for a Notts County loan after talks with Sheffield Wednesday broke down over how he would fit into Henrik Pedersen's side.
Villa have reportedly made enquiries for free-agent right-back James Tavernier as an experienced squad option, though Charlotte FC are said to be frontrunners.
Villa-linked João Palhinha took a knock to his left shin in Bayern training after a clash with Kim Min-Jae, but the injury does not appear serious.
Villa have been linked with Lloyd Kelly, with a Juventus journalist describing him as a quiet, reliable team-mate who has made significant tactical and positional improvements in Serie A.
Villa are keen on Nicolas Jackson, with Emery open to a reunion, but Premier League loan rules mean any Chelsea deal must be permanent after Garnacho's arrival.
Villa are named alongside Tottenham in the race for Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, who could move if Guglielmo Vicario returns to Italy.
