Unai Emery’s Villans squad have enjoyed a fantastic start to the 2023/24 Premier League season and have ensured their progression to the last-16 of the Europa Conference League, having topped their group.

Villa could look to the January market to bolster their chances of qualifying for the 2024/25 Champions League, sensing a one-off opportunity that might not present itself again. Brereton Diaz could be available on the market after struggling to adapt to life at Villarreal following his arrival in La Liga during the 2023 summer transfer window – he’s yet to score for them.