Aston Villa manager Unai Emery allegedly holds an interest in signing Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
The Morocco international has just enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career, helping his nation reach the World Cup semi-finals before playing a key role in Sevilla winning the Europa League.
With two years left on his contract, it remains likely that he will continue his stint with the Spanish outfit, particularly with Champions League football having been secured for next season.
However, according to Tuttomercatoweb, Villa have emerged as a potential destination, despite a transfer to Saudi Arabia having already been turned down.
Emiliano Martinez is currently the long-standing number one at Villa Park, yet it remains unclear whether the Premier League outfit are open to cashing in on a player who may attract interest from some of European football's biggest clubs.
Although Robin Olsen is currently Villa's number two, the Sweden international has reached a stage of his career where he may prefer first-team football elsewhere with just 18 club outings being made across the last two seasons.
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Villa are also said to be monitoring any developments with the future of Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto.
The Yorkshire giants paid an alleged fee of £3.8m fee to FC Zurich in September 2022, and the youngster went on to chip in with four goals and four assist from 28 games in all competitions.
Despite having four years left on his contract, Leeds' relegation means that they will naturally have to consider cashing in on the Italy international, and they are aware that they can make a substantial profit.
According to Football Insider, Villa and Everton are currently two of the clubs ready to battle for his signature.
While Villa are well stocked for options in the final third, they face the prospect of an extended schedule in 2023-24 providing that they can come through a Europa Conference league playoff tie.
Meanwhile, Sean Dyche is eager to make attacking additions at Everton, although it remains uncertain whether the Toffees would be able to meet Leeds' alleged £40m valuation.
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Villarreal have confirmed that they have completed the transfer of Blackburn Rovers forward Ben Brereton Diaz.
Throughout 2022-23, it was accepted that the Chile international would not pen fresh terms at Ewood Park, making him an attractive option as a free agent.
However, a switch to Villarreal has been touted for some time, with the Yellow Submarine in extra need of a new attacker due to Nicolas Jackson's departure to Chelsea.
The La Liga outfit have now announced that the 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract, with the forward expected to become a key player at Estadi de la Ceramica.
Brereton Diaz leaves Blackburn having contributed 47 goals and 14 assists from his 177 appearances in all competitions, with 14 strikes and four assists coming in last season's Championship.
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