Aston Villa have made contact about signing Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, according to Fabrizio RomanoVilla want more attacking reinforcement before the close of the transfer window and have added

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Newcastle United pounced on Villa’s financial woes to sign the midfielder for £40million last week. It was a similar situation to a year ago when the Magpies reluctantly offloaded Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh amid their PSR struggle.​

Newcastle and Aston Villa in Striker Transfer BattleTransfer windows often provide storylines filled with intrigue and speculation, and this summer is proving no different. According to TeamTalk,

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Unai Emery and Villa have been hamstring by the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), and have enjoyed a quiet window so far after their hectic winter. Things surely would’ve played out differently had they usurped Newcastle in the table on the final day.

Newcastle couldn't find a winner as Villa ended the game with 10 players and will be much happier with the point.

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has suggested Yoane Wissa could be in the squad to face Aston Villa on Saturday. Andrews said Wissa, 28, had been a “part of the group” this week and explained he will make a late decision over whether the forward will be involved at the weekend.

Manager Unai Emery has been pushing for his return, convinced the 28-year-old can add creativity, experience, and extra quality to the attack. Villa’s pursuit has also been boosted by Jacob Ramsey’s £40 million move to Newcastle United, which opened up both the funds and the squad space needed to make the deal happen.