Aston Villa intensifies transfer efforts for Duran, Foyth

Aston Villa is actively pursuing several transfer deals as the January transfer window approaches its deadline. Emiliano Buendia is on the verge of a loan move to Bayer Leverkusen, who are seeking a replacement for the injured Martin Terrier, while Villa plans to extend his contract until 2027. Manager Unai Emery is also keen on signing Villarreal defender Juan Foyth and has expressed interest in AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori to strengthen the defense amid injury concerns. The future of striker Jhon Duran remains uncertain, with Emery wanting to retain him despite interest from other clubs, while pundit Jamie Carragher has suggested selling Duran to improve squad balance. Villa's transfer activity aims to bolster the squad for a strong second half of the season. The transfer window closes on February 3, intensifying the urgency for these deals to be finalized.