Aston Villa Review: Villa transfers – the ultimate Premier League fantasy draft

The transfer window is gradually cranking into action and it’s just as well, because pre-season friendlies are already here.Aston Villa have signed two players, sent a bunch on loan and played a friendly, so it’s fair to say things are starting to pick up in terms of transfer news and Unai Emery’s preparations for 2025/26.But where do Villa still need to strengthen and are there players they should look at who are already in the Premier League?This week’s AVR is a fantasy draft. Chris Nee and Steven Green have chosen five gettable(ish) players each from Premier League rivals who could realistically(ish) be brought in to bolster Emery’s playing staff.If you enjoy our podcast, the best ways to express that are:* Subscribe to the podcast and, if you can, pick up a paid subscription to Aston Villa Review for just £4 per month* Tell every Villa supporter you’ve ever metYou can subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts and wherever else you download your podcasts by searching for Aston Villa Review. Get full access to Aston Villa Review at www.astonvillareview.com/subscribe