Aston Villa hope to finalise a new long-term contract with head coach Unai Emery this month. Talks over an extension are at an advanced stage, with the deal set to keep the Spaniard at Villa Park for more than four years.
Emery took charge of Villa in October 2022. Despite rumours linking him with a possible move to Manchester United, the manager is in active and positive talks with club owner and chairman Nassef Sawiris over the terms of a new deal.
Villa have also launched a major campaign to retain their leading players. Defender Ian Maatsen has already verbally agreed to extend his contract, following Victor Lindelof, who previously committed his future to the club. The Dutchman has started seven of Villa's ten Premier League matches this season.
Emiliano Buendia, Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley are also expected to sign new contracts in the coming weeks. Villa's hierarchy intend to secure the core of the squad Emery relies on in the pursuit of the top positions in the Premier League.
