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Unai Emery is likely to be offered a new contract by Aston Villa to end any speculation over his future in the dugout.
The Spaniard has done an outstanding job since arriving at Villa Park in 2022, and has been tipped to take over at a number of top clubs, most recently including Man United.
However, Aston Villa have no plans to see him leave at any stage in the near future, and instead hope he will commit his long-term future to their ongoing project.
The boss' current contract is set to run until 2029, and there are no major concerns about a potential departure, but they are keen to secure his position amid ongoing speculation.
Emery was always considered an outsider for the Man United job given his and the club's stance on leaving, but work is being done to show that commitment publicly.
Could Unai Emery sign a new Aston Villa contract?
Football Insider revealed on 27 October that Aston Villa are pushinig for Emery to sign a new contract, with talks ongoing, and he is prepared to reject approaches from Man United.
The speculation came amid pressure on Michael Carrick's position, as the Villa boss is regarded as one of the best managers in the world and would be a "dream" replacement.
However, neither Emery nor Aston Villa have any plans to make a change in the immediate future, and instead are working towards extending his stay in the midlands.
"It makes sense now for Aston Villa to tie Unai Emery down to a new contract," Brown told Football Insider.
"I don't think there were ever any major concerns that he could be lured away, but agreeing a new deal would be a public show of his commitment to what they're trying to do.
"He's done an outstanding job there, so it comes as no surprise that there will be interest in him, and that is unlikely to go away any time soon.
"Even with a new contract, I don't think it will go away, but he was never likely to be a contender for Man United anyway in all honesty despite what people have said.
"I expect both Aston Villa and Emery will be looking to secure his long-term future, because they're just starting a bit of a rebuild there and things are starting to click.
Was Emery a contender for the Man United job?
Speculation linking Emery with the potential vacancy at Man United has led to plenty of drama in recent weeks, including Villa's legal threat towards Jamie Carragher for his comments.
That issue has since been resolved, but Villa have been prepared to fight for their image and show their commitment to Emery, with that feeling going both ways.
Brown told Football Insider on 27 October that Emery has been clear internally about his future as he remains happy and focused on his plans at Aston Villa.
The boss remains fully committed to the project in place at Villa Park and is not currently considering his future, which will come as good news to everybody at the club.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have no plans to see their manager move on in the near future, and reports have claimed they could demand a compensation fee worth as much as £20million.