Aston Villa 's failed attempt to alter spending lines has left Unai Emery 's squad in an unenviable position heading into the transfer window. Despite clinching Champions League football, Villa need to sell. As per David Ornstein , a possible deal for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher is in the works, though Enzo Maresca's Blues are sniffing around for Jhon Duran. Gallagher would be a tremendous addition to the middle of the field, offering an expressive and expansive style of play to align with Emery's at-times explosive, at-times controlled, always energetic brand of football. But with Douglas Luiz and Jacob Ramsey among those mooted for a departure, Villa could seek to strengthen further in the engine