Aston Villa manager Unai Emery lives in the real world and knows the club need to balance the books this summer and will sell players to comply with the Premier League’s financial rules.
After Saturday’s 0 – 1 win away at the Vitality Stadium over Bournemouth, they are in 6th place, goal difference away from fifth place, which this year provides qualification.
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Aston Villa could lose star goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and attacking playmaker Leon Bailey. According to the Daily Telegraph, there is interest from Saudi Arabia in the duo.
The Telegraph writes that it would be a “significant coup” if an SPL club were to acquire Martinez, who is considered by many to be one of the world’s best in his position. Martinez is one of Aston Villa’s highest-paid players and rivals speculate that the Birmingham club feel the time has come to sell the Argentine.
As for Bailey, he has become increasingly marginalized at Aston Villa and therefore the club is expected to be ready to listen to offers.
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Martinez’s current contract runs until 2029 while Bailey has a contract until 2027.
