Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season, Aston Villa is reportedly targeting signings like Paulo Dybala and Mario Hermoso as they aim to secure Champions League football. Talks have progressed for Dybala, while negotiations are underway to bring Hermoso to Villa Park on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid.
However, to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations, Villa may need to offload some players. It's likely that one player will depart the club during the summer transfer window.
Leander Dendoncker is expected to return to Aston Villa after a disappointing loan spell at Napoli, where he played only 21 minutes across three appearances. Napoli had the option to make his move permanent, but Dendoncker's lack of playing time led to the loan being considered a failure.