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.

Premier League transfer news as Jhon Duran Aston Villa exit sparks January window into life with football.london writers offering their views on a potential move

Aston Villa 's president of football operations, Monchi, has openly admitted to two players manager Unai Emery is eyeing up in the closing stages of the January transfer window.

Aston Villa transfer latest as president of football operations Monchi has spoken about Jhon Duran, Joao Felix and Marco Asensio

Villa will step up efforts to sign Chelsea playmaker Joao Felix with Jhon Duran close to completing his £75million switch to Saudi Arabia.

Jhon Duran is close to a move away from Villa Park with the Aston Villa transfer set to be completed amid links around Arsenal and a move for Ollie Watkins ahead of deadline day

Aston Villa president of football operations Monchi has confirmed that the Premier League club are interested in signing Marco Asensio and Joao Felix.

Aston Villa are working quickly to find a replacement for Jhon Duran, whose move to Al-Nassr has been given the green light.