Aston Villa Seeks Major Signings Amid Financial Pressure

Aston Villa's failure to qualify for the Champions League has significantly influenced their transfer strategy this summer, compelling them to balance squad strengthening with financial sustainability. The club is reportedly open to selling key players like Morgan Rogers, who has attracted interest from Arsenal, with Villa expected to demand a substantial fee reflecting his value. Aston Villa is actively pursuing new talent, targeting young prospects such as Stoke City's 18-year-old defensive midfielder Sol Sidibe, viewed as a promising talent to develop. Additionally, Villa is pursuing FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa as a potential replacement for Jhon Duran, who was sold for around £71m earlier in the season. The club also has interest in wide attackers like Jadon Sancho to bolster their squad depth following the departure of players such as Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia. Despite the setback of missing out on Europe's elite competition, Villa aims to rebuild with a mix of promising youth and targeted experienced signings under Unai Emery's management.