Unai Emery is hoping Aston Villa bring in a midfielder before the January transfer deadline (Picture: Getty)Aston Villa have enquired about a January move for AC Milan and England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, according to reports. Widespread reports earlier this week suggested Manchester United had been offered the chance to sign Loftus-Cheek, with the Chelsea academy product looking to boost his hopes of World Cup selection. However, it appears United could face competition should they press ahead and pursue a deal for Loftus-Cheek, with Villa becoming the latest team to make an approach for the rangy midfielder. From the latest transfer rumours and managerial moves to analysis of the biggest games and a lot more, our experts have you covered. Should Villa fail in their move for Abraham, wantaway Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta could come to the fore as an alternative option up front.

Source: Metro January 21, 2026 16:11 UTC