With Monday's transfer deadline fast approaching, Aston Villa have reportedly launched a shock £47m offer to sign a late midfield reinforcement for Unai Emery.
Aston Villa's late transfer plan
The Villans are attempting to salvage their summer after battling with PSR constraints since the end of last season. So far, the current window has seen Evann Guessand, Yasin Ozcan and Marco Bizot all arrive, but after Emery revealed his desire to have two players in every position, the Midlands club may not be done with their incomings just yet.
“The club are working hard to get our structure as strong as possible with the players in the squad, trying to get two players for each position. There is still work to do, maybe even some players leaving more and we will have to sign and complete the squad with some players.
“The first reason now why we are missing something other in our structure and in our squad with our players because some players left one week or two weeks ago when we were expecting to a deal before.
The rumours have been coming thick and fast since those words and all eyes are now on Monchi as Aston Villa look to bolster their squad one final time this summer.
Of those mentioned, the biggest name has been Marco Asensio. It seemed as though Aston Villa were destined to miss out on the Spaniard after an excellent loan spell last season, but fresh reports have now indicated that they've made their move and he could be on the way.
Marco Asensio celebrates for Aston Villa
Marco Asensio celebrates for Aston Villa
The Paris Saint-Germain winger was a real difference-maker for the Villans last season and would no doubt add the further firepower that they've lacked in recent weeks.
The same, meanwhile, can be said for another Premier League rival that Aston Villa have already reportedly launched a shock bid to sign late on in the window.
Aston Villa launch shock Paqueta bid
According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa have launched a £47m bid to sign Lucas Paqueta from West Ham United before the transfer window slams shut.
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West Ham's Lucas Paqueta celebrates his goal against Wolves in the Carabao Cup.
Those in the Midlands are reportedly pushing to secure his signature, but remain without the green light from the Hammers, who are keen to keep hold of the Brazilian.
It seems like West Ham are in no mood to compromise, either. TalkSPORT's Alex Crook has been quick to burst Villa's bubble, reporting that a move, at this stage, is unlikely for Paqueta with West Ham unwilling to agree a loan deal that includes an obligation to buy. As such, Villa are not in a position to afford the midfield star.
Things can quickly change in a transfer window, however, and Paqueta remains one to watch. Dubbed "incredible" by David Moyes during his time at West Ham, the South American is certainly one worth fighting for.