Villa have spent heavily this summer in order to replace the big hole left Jack Grealish’ departure to Manchester City.
Danny Ings, Emiliano Buendia and Leon Bailey have all been acquired to add impetus to their attack in the ongoing transfer window.
Villa also signed Ashley Young on a free transfer and brought in Axel Tuanzebe from Manchester United on loan, but Dean Smith is keen to bring in one more midfielder.
And it has been claimed that the arrival of another midfielder is hinging on Aston Villa moving on a few fringe stars from their squad.
Aston Villa are looking to move on Conor Hourihane and right-back Frederic Guilbert before the end of the transfer window.
The duo’s departure would be likely to open up space on their wage bill to bring in one more midfielder.
Aston Villa failed with bids for Emile Smith Rowe and James Ward-Prowse earlier in the summer transfer window.
The club are considering alternatives, but need to free up space in the squad.
