Foyth Back in the Premier League?Aston Villa’s ambitions under Unai Emery continue to rise, and their recent interest in Villarreal defender Juan Foyth is a

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Villarreal defender Juan Foyth fits the bill as they search for a new centre-back.Villa are looking to add to their squad before the end of the January transfer window as they are low on numbers following Diego Carlos’ move to Fenerbahce and Pau Torres’ injury.

Villa hope Mings' injury is not too serious but it leaves Emery, who last week saw Diego Carlos sold to Fenerbahce with Pau Torres already sidelined with a broken foot, facing a defensive crisis heading into Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Celtic.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is ready to make a move for Villarreal defender Juan Foyth as he searches for a new centre-back

Tyrone Mings came off with a knee injury in the first half of Aston Villa's Premier League match against West Ham

Ollie Watkins started the game in attack for the visitors before being joined by Jhon Duran, but Unai Emery admitted his move backfired

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery admits they're chasing a deal for Villarreal defender Juan Foyth. Villa see Foyth as a replacement for Diego Carlos, who was sold to Fenerbahce last week.

Aston Villa are keen on defender Juan Foyth, who has previously worked with Unai Emery at Villarreal, before the transfer deadline

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is ready to make a move for Villarreal defender Juan Foyth as he searches for a new centre-back. Villa suffered another injury blow during Sunday's 1-1 draw against West Ham when Tyrone Mings limped off with a knee problem in just his 10th game back after a 445-day absence with an ACL.