Aston Villa manager Unai Emery talks to Youri Tielemans during the 2024/25 UEFA League Stage MD7 training session at Bodymoor Heath training ground. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Aston Villa failed to get past Monaco in the Champions League despite a decent performance, and Unai Emery has hinted at a possible move following a defeat that forces his side to win their last game, and hopefully that the results end up elsewhere. to automatically qualify for the knockout rounds.
West Ham have failed to land Jhon Duran despite making a club record bid of £57m as Emery digs into certain players.
Villa are pushing to land Loic Bade to help their bid to regain the Premier League in the second half of the campaign, showing that the stronger the squad, the better the club’s chance of finishing the season in the Champions League positions once again.
Unai Emery preparing for last-minute transfer whirlwind
Since Emery took over at the club, they have gone from strength to strength, although they could do with a handful of new faces in place to ensure competition for places.
One player who could leave the club despite a decent personal performance against Monaco is Emi Buendia.
Following that game, Emery hinted as much.
The striker is close to agreeing a five-year contract with Aston Villa!
“Of course, I am very happy with many players. Today, especially with Emi Buendia,” he told reporters, including CaughtOffside representatives.
Emi Buendia could leave Villa, says Unai Emery
“He has the option to leave but we need him today and he played fantastic with his qualities, fantastic mentality and fantastic with his commitment to the squad.”
There is still time to get deals done, although it is unclear at this point how much interest there has been in the 28-year-old attacking midfielder.
If he can get the guarantees he needs in terms of playing time, there is a chance he could stay at Villa Park, although he appears to be down the pecking order at the moment.
