Aston Villa are eager to add a defender in this January transfer window and links have emerged with a player Unai Emery has worked with previously

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is hopeful Leon Bailey will grow in confidence after he scored his first goal of the season against Leicester City this afternoon. Villa took the lead through Barkley just before the hour mark, but were pegged back shortly after as Stephy Mavididi scored at the far post following a strong save from Emi Martinez.

Aston Villa were penalised on Boxing Day when striker Jhon Duran was sent off against Newcastle after VAR intervened - but head coach Unai Emery says he is in favour of the technology if used correctl

Aston Villa have kept just two clean sheets in 20 games this term, which is the joint second-lowest total in the Premier League.

Aston Villa are pushing to find an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign Donyell Malen. The Dutch international is Unai Emery's priority target to add more pace and versatility to his forward options.