Aston Villa plans new deal for Emery amid transfer gossip

Aston Villa are holding advanced talks with manager Unai Emery over a new contract following recent links with Manchester United. Liverpool midfielder Trey Nyoni, 19, is expected to sign a new deal with his club after a thirty million pound offer from Nottingham Forest was turned down in the summer. Leeds United could sign Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, 23, on a permanent deal in January as Valencia prepare to end the English player's loan spell. Everton are watching Palmeiras Brazilian striker Vitor Roque, 21, who has a price tag around forty-two million pounds. Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are scouting Galatasaray Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, 21. Como defender Jacobo Ramon, 21, is also on the radar for Manchester United, who face competition from Chelsea for the Spanish player. Former Liverpool and Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez wants to return to management in the Premier League. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, 34, is drawing interest from Flamengo as his contract at Anfield ends in June. Barcelona are unlikely to sign Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco, 28, because the club activated a one-year extension in the Italian player's contract. Meanwhile, Newcastle players are confused by what manager Matthias Jaissle wants from them.

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Football transfer gossip columns frequently bring together multiple potential player moves, contract talks, and managerial updates from across European leagues. These reports often highlight upcoming window targets and expiring contracts well before clubs make official announcements.