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Aston Villa have been one of the busiest clubs in the transfer market this summer, making headlines with both major departures and ambitious arrivals.

Following the high-profile sales of Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers, Unai Emery’s side quickly reinvested by securing Johan Manzambi, Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Gomes.

Despite those significant additions, Villa’s recruitment drive is far from complete, with further reinforcements still expected before the window closes.

One name that continues to be strongly linked with a move to Villa Park is Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha.

The Portugal international has returned to Germany after a loan spell with Tottenham Hotspur, but Bayern are now eager to move him on as they reshape their squad.

Villa are among the clubs monitoring the situation closely and could be well placed to take advantage.

Palhinha would add another layer of steel to Emery’s midfield.

Alongside new signing Joao Gomes, he would create one of the league’s strongest defensive midfield pairings.

Only James Garner recorded more tackles than both Palhinha and Gomes last season, underlining the level of ball-winning ability the pair could bring to Villa’s engine room.

With the creative qualities of Manzambi already boosting the midfield, the arrival of Palhinha would provide the ideal balance, giving Villa greater defensive security while allowing their attacking players more freedom.

Reports from Germany, via BILD and Sport Witness, claim Bayern Munich are determined to sell Palhinha as they attempt to raise €100m (£85m) to finance further additions of their own this summer.

However, Villa are not prepared to meet Bayern’s demands outright.

Instead of paying the Bundesliga champions’ €25m (£21m) valuation, Villa are believed to favour a loan agreement that includes an option to buy at a later date.

Negotiations are ongoing, with neither side yet willing to compromise.

Palhinha himself is reportedly keen to remain in Europe to stay close to his family.

The midfielder has already turned down a lucrative proposal from the Saudi Pro League, preferring to continue competing at the highest level in European football.

While Villa continue to explore midfield options, their primary objective remains Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

The Midlands outfit are increasingly confident they can strike an agreement for the Senegal international, who is valued at around £60m.

Chelsea are expected to consider offers that match their valuation, and growing optimism around Villa Park suggests Emery’s side believe a breakthrough can be achieved before the transfer window shuts.