Aston Villa trio miss PSG as Ruggeri move nears
Rangers are considering Villa striker Rory Wilson after Sheffield United rejected a loan-to-buy move for Ryan One, potentially easing their pursuit of the Blades forward.
PSG go into the Super Cup with Luis Enrique unsure of his players' fitness and readiness, potentially offering Villa encouragement before Salzburg.
Emery said Watkins, Konsa and Martinez will miss PSG after not travelling to Salzburg.
Emery labelled PSG favourites for the Super Cup, while confirming Martinez, Konsa and Watkins did not travel. He also hinted Villa could still move in the market.
Villa sent two representatives to Vitória de Guimarães' 1-0 defeat by Arouca, checking on Oliwier Zych and Yeimar Mosquera as ties with the Portuguese club grow.
Matteo Ruggeri has agreed personal terms with Villa in a €25m plus €1.5m deal and is set to fly to Birmingham for a medical after Atletico Madrid accepted the move.
Youri Tielemans said Man Utd were 'above Villa' after triggering his £35m release clause. He thanked Villa for restoring his best level before signing a 5-year deal.
Predicted Villa line-ups for the Super Cup feature Bizot, Cash, Torres, Kamara, McGinn, Buendia and Abraham, with Gomes and Garnacho also tipped to start.
Villa are named as a likely destination for a West Ham player, with Emery and Everton's David Moyes reportedly competing for the signing.
Villa's talks with Tottenham for Pape Matar Sarr have stalled. Spurs want a permanent sale, while Villa prefer a loan with option or obligation amid financial constraints.
Preview backs Villa to beat PSG 2-1 in Salzburg, citing better fitness. It flags possible debuts for Garnacho and Joao Gomes, with Watkins, Konsa and Martinez doubts.
Villa will find it hard to turn down a suitable Arsenal bid for Ezri Konsa, with £60m cited. Emery's side would rather keep the England defender and sell Emi Martinez if needed.
John McGinn insists Villa can keep competing in the Premier League and Europe despite summer departures and another squad reshuffle under Emery.
Villa are reported to be leading talks for Joao Palhinha after making an 'unmatchable' offer as Emery rebuilds midfield following Tielemans' exit and Onana's injury.
Gabby Agbonlahor believes Villa fans would welcome Jack Grealish back, but doubts a return because Unai Emery may not want the deal. Everton are also in the frame.
