Monchi also confirmed Villa’s interest in Paris Saint-Germain’s former Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio, while earlier this week the club rejected a shock bid from Arsenal for England striker Ollie Watkins. Villa have also been linked with a move for Joao Felix’s Chelsea team-mate Axel Disasi in recent weeks.

Aston Villa have identified Joao Felix as their primary target to replace Jhon Duran, who is set to join Al-Nassr, per Sky Sports.

Aston Villa remain in talks over a move for Chelsea star Joao Felix and are growing in confidence of completing a deal before the window slams shut.

Football pundits Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have warned Aston Villa against signing João Félix from Chelsea. Aston Villa are keen to bring in the Portuguese playmaker during the January transfer window,

Villa sporting director Monchi confirmed their undying interest in an interview yesterday, adding that Unai Emery is (still) a big fan of the 25-year-old attacking midfielder who’s never quite managed to live up his Benfica hype.

Aston Villa are set for a busy end to the window as Jhon Duran heads for the exit door with work underway to find a replacement.

Chelsea ace Joao Felix is again wanted by Aston Villa in the January transfer window and a finance expert has reacted to the repercussions.

Felix has only started three times for Chelsea in the Premier League so far this season, following his transfer from Atletico Madrid in August, with boss Enzo Maresca making it clear Cole Palmer is his first choice in a lone attacking midfielder role.

Aston Villa have opened talks wih Paris Saint-Germain about signing winger Marco Asensio before the transfer deadline, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Villans have been active in the transfer market already this month after the arrivals of Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia,