Transfer Moves Under Unai EmeryAston Villa, under the guidance of Unai Emery, is making significant strides in the transfer market as they gear up for the January window.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery worked with Samuel Chukwueze at Villarreal and the Lions are after a transfer replacement for Jaden Philogene

Unai Emery says selling Jaden Philogene to Ipswich for £23million is the best deal for Villa. The 22-year-old winger is leaving just six months after returning to the club in a £13.5m switch from Hull last July, a move heavily pushed for by Emery.

Aston Villa were penalised on Boxing Day when striker Jhon Duran was sent off against Newcastle after VAR intervened - but head coach Unai Emery says he is in favour of the technology if used correctl

Aston Villa were held to a 2-2 draw by Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, with Simon Adingra and Tyrone Lamptey on target for the two sides

The absence of Pau Torres for a longer period is a bigger problem, not least because Villa are not so well-stocked in defence. The unavailability of Diego Carlos last Saturday appeared to pick Emery's back four for him.

Aston Villa have kept just two clean sheets in 20 games this term, which is the joint second-lowest total in the Premier League.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is hopeful Leon Bailey will grow in confidence after he scored his first goal of the season against Leicester City this afternoon. Villa took the lead through Barkley just before the hour mark, but were pegged back shortly after as Stephy Mavididi scored at the far post following a strong save from Emi Martinez.