While much of the noise on transfer deadline day was made by Virgil van Dijk, Philippe Coutinho and Alexis Sanchez, who remained at their respective clubs, little press attention was given to Aston Villa and their unresolved transfer issues.
Over the past weeks Villa boss Steve Bruce has tried to shift Tommy Elphick, Ross McCormack and Micah Richards; all three of whom are no longer part of his first team plans.
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However, the 56-year-old failed to sell any of the trio and they will now remain at the club until at least January.
So what's next for Elphick, McCormack and Richards?