The best Aston Villa starting lineup after Ian Maatsen transfer
Aston Villa were one of the biggest success stories in European football last season, finishing fourth in the Premier League to secure Champions League football for the 2024/25 season.
The Lions' success is the result of intelligent work on the transfer market, excellent managing by Unai Emery, and a host of strong individual performances, such as Ollie Watkins' breakout as one of Europe's best all-around strikers.
Aston Villa qualified for the Conference League in 2022/23 under Emery, brought in one of the best young wingers in the world in Moussa Diaby, and further improved to reach the Champions League.
Once again, Villa have remained proactive on the transfer market and are shoring up another need in their squad, as BBC's Nizaar Kinsella reports the club have agreed to a 35-40...