Aston Villa have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi on loan for the remainder of the season.
The 26-year-old, who has been on loan at Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Crystal Palace since joining the Blues in 2016, has made 12 Premier League substitute appearances this season, with all of them came from the bench.
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has committed his long-term future by signing a new four-year contract at the West Midlands outfit.
After a disastrous 2015-16 campaign, the youngster was strongly linked with a move away from the Championship club, but it has now been confirmed that the 20-year-old has extended his stay at the Villans until 2020.
Manchester City are set to complete a £8 million move for Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph, according to Goal.
The England international was heavily linked with a move away from Villa Park this summer, despite signing a new four-and-a-half-year contract in January.
The report claims that City boss Manuel Pellegrini is reportedly keen to strengthen his squad with world class players in order to compete for Premier League title new season and Delph is now become Pellegrini’s summer target, using a release clause in the 25-year-old’s contract to secure him on the cheap.
Liverpool FC have already made five summer signings – James Milner, Adam Bogdan, Danny Ings, Joe Gomez and Roberto Firmino, while Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton is on his way to arrive Anfield very shortly.
Last night, the Reds were linked with a £25m move for Belgium striker Christian Benteke, who has a £32.5m release clause in his current contract at Villa Park.