Aston Villa work on double deal as three-man shortlist ...
Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery is focused on acquiring two new center-backs before the September 1 transfer deadline, following the loss of Ezri Konsa. The club is particularly interested in Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo and Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis, having already had a rejected offer for Harwood-Bellis. Their third target is Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge. The team is prioritizing financial considerations, aiming to secure at least one defender as a necessity and a second as a bonus. All three candidates bring different strengths: Adarabioyo has Premier League experience, Ordonez carries high potential and Champions League experience, while Harwood-Bellis is a young English talent. Additionally, there are rumors surrounding striker Ollie Watkins, who may leave the club if the right offer emerges.
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