Unai Emery unexpectedly revealed the plans of Aston Villa for the January transfer market

Aston Villa’s coach Unai Emery surprised the media and the fans in the last few hours by making a shocking revelation about the plans of the club for the January transfer market window, when they could strengthen the team for the second part of the season following the great start of the Villains in the Premier League.

In this sense, it would be worth mentioning that the Birmingham club has been linked during the last months with potential negotiations with FC Barcelona or Arsenal, who would be really interested in the signing of the Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, one of the main stars in Aston Villa under Emery’s management.

In addition, also the French defender Clement Lenglet has been rumored to be negotiated for leaving the club in the next few weeks, given the lack of minutes he has experienced in the team and Emery’s requirements for the team’s defense could lead the French player to exit from the squad soon.

Emery would be keen on improving his squad

In this sense, Emery himself profited his press conference ahead of the next away game for Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup against Middlesbrough confirmed the plans of the team for the January transfer market window, revealing that although he is aware that he may suffer exits in his squad, make signings that significantly improve the squad: "One or two players could leave. It could be. It is not clear... And if we are trying to get someone it is because we are very convinced that our level in the squad will increase. And it is not clear that in January we are going to achieve it”, he explained.