Aston Villa is actively seeking an experienced midfielder to address their squad's urgent needs after a tumultuous summer that saw several key players depart.

After a successful previous season where they clinched the Europa League and secured a spot in the Champions League, the outlook for Villa shifted dramatically. The troubles began with an ACL injury to Amadou Onana during the World Cup, leading to a series of unfortunate events for the club.

Key departures include:

• Youri Tielemans, sold to Manchester United after his release clause was activated.
• Morgan Rogers, who was signed by Chelsea.
• Lucas Digne, who transferred to PSG at a bargain price.

Despite bringing in new players, there are concerns regarding their adaptability and experience. This has prompted Villa to target Joao Palhinha, a former Fulham player, who had a loan spell at Tottenham and performed admirably. Currently, he is not in the plans of Bayern Munich, making him a viable option for Villa.

The club is keen to finalize the deal quickly, aiming for Palhinha to integrate smoothly into the squad with only two weeks remaining before the start of the new season.