Unai Emery is keen to sign midfielder Giovani Lo Celso with the Argentine determined to leave Tottenham this summer.
Lo Celso had enjoyed a successful loan spell under Emery at Villarreal during the second half of the 2021-22 season.
The Argentine helped the Spanish side reach the Champions League semi-finals, with their surprise run including shock wins over Juventus and Bayern Munich.
Lo Celso returned to the LaLiga side on loan this season, only for Emery to leave to take over at Villa Park in October.
According to the Athletic, the Aston Villa manager is keen to sign Lo Celso this summer having secured qualification to the Europa Conference League.