Aston Villa linked with Sergio Ramos as U21s win 5-1
Monchi has suggested free agent Sergio Ramos as Aston Villa cover amid defensive injuries, but with no official move and Taylor Harwood-Bellis waiting, a deal remains uncertain.
Aston Villa U21s came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 5-1 in the Premier League International Cup, with Markie Meade scoring and Josh Blake hitting a late hat-trick.
Villa must stay alert to Coventry City's long balls and crosses in Wednesday's Carabao Cup derby, despite the Sky Blues' winless start and lack of a league goal.
Former Villa striker Ross McCormack, 40, has joined 9th-tier Knaresborough Town after a spell away, extending a career that brought 120 Championship goals.
Aston Villa face a boost for Tottenham as Roberto De Zerbi confirms Pedro Porro will return for Saturday's clash between two sides yet to win in the Premier League.
