Aston Villa are back in action on Thursday as the in-form Villans take on Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League. Unai Emery's side are chasing a third consecutive League Phase victory as their European journey continues to grow momentum.

That form has now been matched in the Premier League, with Villa unbeaten in their last five matches, having won their last three league games.

Some of the players within the squad look set to be rewarded with extended contracts, with Morgan Rogers, Matty Cash and captain John McGinn all understood to be subject to pending new deals.

But in a couple a months, Emery will be able to dip back into the transfer market when the January window opens. Birmingham LIVE has taken a look at the latest transfer rumours surrounding the club.

Villa have been named as one of the clubs reportedly interested in the services of Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic. The Croatian international is not in talks over a new contract and has now seen his playing opportunities...