Still chasing potential incomings despite their PSR concerns, Aston Villa have now reportedly opened talks to sign an experienced winger who scored against Manchester United last season.
In just three days, Aston Villa will face the PSR deadline in the hope that they've done enough to avoid any sanctions. Whether that means player sales or even the sale of their women's team is the big question. Already, names who could be sacrificed include young gem Louie Barry who Villa are reportedly ready to sell this week to meet PSR requirements.
Meanwhile, fresh reports have suggested that Villa could also follow Chelsea in selling their women's team for over £100m this summer. The sale would take advantage of a PSR loophole and could save their transfer window.
Once Monday's deadline has passed, Aston Villa should finally know where they stand on the transfer front and that could see them spring into action to get their business underway.
If they are in a position to spend, then they could do so to welcome the likes of Lucas Chevalier. The Villans have reportedly opened talks to sign the LOSC Lille goalkeeper and have tabled an offer worth £40m.
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The Villans must be ruthless.
Their pursuit of the Frenchman comes amid rumours that Emiliano Martinez could leave the club this summer. Reports have even gone as far as to suggest that the World Cup winner now wants to join Premier League rivals Manchester United.
It's not just in the defensive third that Aston Villa could make changes, though. A fresh name who knows all about scoring against Premier League opposition is now threatening to steal the headlines.
Aston Villa hold talks to sign Pepe
As reported by ESPN Brazil, Aston Villa have now held talks to sign Pepe from FC Porto this summer. The 28-year-old winger has already got his name on the scoresheet at the Club World Cup - netting in a 4-4 draw with Al-Ahly and could now be on the move for over €15m (£12m+) in the coming months.
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At the peak of his powers, Pepe proved that he has the quality to perform against Premier League sides when he scored in a dramatic 3-3 draw against Manchester United in the Europa League's table phase last season.
Just one of the six goals that he managed alongside his four assists in all competitions last season, Pepe would offer Unai Emery some much-needed attacking depth following the end of Marco Asensio's and Marcus Rashford's loan spells.
As the Spaniard looks to enjoy more success in the Europa League next season, having that depth will be more important than ever for Aston Villa.