Aston Villa Signs Malen, Considers Buendia Departure

Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery discussed the team's current player dynamics and injury updates ahead of their match against Arsenal. He praised Tyrone Mings for his return from ACL injury, highlighting his leadership and commitment as essential for the squad, while cautioning about managing his minutes due to recent injuries to other defenders. Meanwhile, Emiliano Buendia's position in the team appears uncertain following the signing of Donyell Malen, which could lead to a potential exit for Buendia to secure more playing time elsewhere. Emery confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding Diego Carlos's future, noting that if he leaves, a replacement will be necessary. The club is also looking to strengthen its squad with young talents, including Turkish defender Yasin Ozcan and French attacker Tidiam Gomis. Overall, Villa is focused on both immediate performance and long-term squad development as the January transfer window progresses.