With financial problems potentially being an issue for the Midlands club, who qualified for the Champions League last season, sales may well be needed.
Another player who has been heavily linked with a move away from Villa Park this summer is highly rated forward Jhon Duran, who netted twice in five minutes against Liverpool towards the end of last season.
Duran opens up on Chelsea future
Back in January, HITC reported that the Blues had turned their attention to Duran with Armando Broja one of the names Chelsea considered sending over to the Midlands.
The Blues, under Enzo Maresca, are closing in on a deal to sign Barcelona’s Marc Guiu but sources insist that Chelsea do want a second attacking addition.
Victor Osimhen is of interest to the Blues but they won’t pay his release clause. The Colombian forward Duran has now emerged as a serious option for the West London club.
Speaking in an interview with South American outlet Gol Caracol, Duran is unsure where his future lies.
Responding to questions over his future, he said: “The options of the other teams I don’t know, I am not aware now.
“I’m focused on the national team, at the Copa América, wanting to add minutes, supporting the team a lot and for those topics of possible signing I already have other people who take care of that.”
Chelsea keen on striker addition
As well as Guiu, Chelsea do want another forward to add to their team and would be open to offers for Albanian forward Broja.
HITC reported yesterday that the Blues made an enquiry to Newcastle United for striker Alexander Isak but were given short shrift from those at St James’ Park.
Duran would represent a more affordable option for the Blues and he could prove to be a very smart signing if they can pull it off.
