Villa manager Emery was heavily invested in making the Colombia a world-class talent - but a transfer had felt inevitable for months

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has been warned that he will simply “disappear” when he completes his move to the Saudi Pro League.

Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have shared concerns over Joao Felix’s rumoured transfer from Chelsea to Aston Villa. Villa are bracing themselves for a hectic end to the January transfer window, with two of their star forwards potentially leaving.