Before the 2023–24 season started, the Villans created a splash in the market by bringing in high-profile players, like Youri Tielemans, Nicolo Zaniolo, Clement Lenglet, Moussa Diaby, and Pau Torres to Villa Park.

On the surface, Emery’s team appears to have succeeded in their transfer strategy, and they are in a good position to at least try to place in the top four. If circumstances allow, they might even fight for the Premier League championship.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Crvena Zvezda full-back Kosta Nedeljkovic is close to joining the team and will later return to his current employers on loan for the remainder of the season, despite the Villans having a quiet first half of the window.

Galatasaray winger Wilfried Zaha has been linked with a shock move back to England this month and Aston Villa have reportedly made contact over a swoop for the Ivory Coast international in a potential signing that would produce more fanfare than Nedeljkovic due to his age and experience.

Now, journalist Jones has signaled his belief that an alternative target linked with the Villans would be a “sensational” piece of business by Emery, as per reports.

Dean Jones drops verdict on Aston Villa target Paulo Dybala

According to rumors in Italy via Birmingham Live, Aston Villa has been linked to a transfer for Roma forward Paulo Dybala in the past few weeks. According to the source, the Argentina international has a release clause valued at approximately €13 million (£11.2 million), although it expires today. It is also claimed that both parties have communicated.

Reporter Jones expressed his belief to GiveMeSport that he would be a wise addition to the Villans’ growing organization. He told the outlet:

“A Dybala trade would be incredible, and naturally, there will always be a portion of Villa supporters who want that to occur, but Emery and the hiring team must exercise extreme caution that if they