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- - Sport - Football - Aston Villa FC Aston Villa transfer news: Endrick update, Joao Palhinha price, Jonathan David interest Aston Villa face a busy end to the transfer window as Unai Emery's side continue to be linked with several targets, including Endrick, Joao Palhinha and Jonathan David Hello and welcome to our Aston Villa transfer news live blog. The Villans have signed Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Alejandro Garnacho already this summer but Unai Emery will want to make further changes to his squad ahead of the new season. A left-back is one of the club's priorities following Lucas Digne's move to PSG and Atletico Madrid's Matteo Ruggeri is a target. In attack, Villa have been linked with a high-profile move for Real Madrid winger Endrick, who spent part of last season on loan at Lyon. Emery will be keen to bolster his wide options, while Leon Bailey and Evann Guessand have been linked with moves away from Villa Park. Reports in Italy have also claimed Juventus striker Jonathan David is a possible target. Elsewhere, Villa have been in talks over a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha after Amadou Onana picked up an injury at the World Cup. Our Villa live blog will bring you all the latest transfer news and rumours throughout the day Unai Emery insists that Aston Villa have entered a new era of competing for silverware following his side's Europa League triumph. The Spanish coach can add a second major honour to the list on Wednesday night. Villa are preparing take on Champions League winner PSG in the UEFA Super Cup. “If we are being successful, it’s because we are getting a good development in everything – about the club, about the players – and through it as well, we can add more followers or get more brand in the world of football," Emery said. “To play (in the) Super Cup is another opportunity to be there – the opportunity to win a trophy, to play against PSG, the better team now in the world than other teams we can compare with them." Read what the Villa boss said here Crystal Palace are interested in re-signing Aston Villa winger Evann Guessand. BBC Sport reports that Palace are in negotiations over a season-long loan deal for the forward. The 25-year-old spent the second half of last season with Eagles, scoring twice in 14 appearances. He was allowed to leave Villa last term just a few months after signing from Nice. Guessand ended the season with two European trophy wins, following both clubs' respective triumphs in the Europa League and Europa Conference League. Aston Villa have received a boost to their hopes of signing Joao Palhinha Sky Sports reports that the Bayern Munich star is "increasingly interested" in joining Villa. Unai Emery's side are claimed to face competition from Newcastle and Benfica for his signature. However, Palhinha's reported "determination" to seal a move could lead to a breakthrough. Villa's director of football Damian Vidagany recently confirmed the club were in talks over a deal for Palhinha. Read our latest story on Palhinha here Aston Villa have received a double injury boost ahead of facing Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup, with John McGinn and Alejandro Garnacho both in training on Tuesday morning. The pair missed Villa’s recent 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich but are now expected to feature in Wednesday’s game against PSG in Salzburg. McGinn suffered a knee injury against BG Pathum but the captain was cleared of any long-term damage, while Garnacho sustained a facial injury during the same game. Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey has been linked with a move away from the club throughout the summer. HullLive reports that Bailey's move to The Tigers remains on. It is hoped that following talks between Bailey's camp and Villa, the forward will seal his proposed switch to Hull, which had been under threat. Bailey spent part of last season on loan at Roma before returning to Villa. He was part of the squad that won the Europa League but did not rediscover his best form in a Villa shirt. Arsenal reportedly remain interested in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. The Athletic reports that the Gunners have maintained their interest in the centre-back. However, Arsenal regard Konsa as being worth closer to £40m, which is significantly short of Villa's £60m valuation. The England international signed for Villa from Brentford in 2019 and has two years remaining on his current contract. The 28-year-old made 48 appearances in all competitions for Unai Emery's side last term. Rangers are targeting a move for Aston Villa right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic. The Daily Record reports that the Scottish club are looking into a potential deal for the 20-year-old full-back. The defender signed for Villa in January 2024 and has made 10 appearances for the club. Nedeljkovic has spent the last 18 months on loan at RB Leipzig, making a combined 17 appearances for the German side. The right-back has featured for Villa during pre-season. Aston Villa have been linked with a possible move for Jonathan David. Tutto Mercato reports that Villa are "considering" a move for Juventus forward David. It is claimed that the club have made enquiries about the 26-year-old's availability. David joined the Italian giants from Lille last summer but scored only six league goals in his debut campaign. Juventus are said to want a new centre-forward but also need to "balance the books" by offloading David. Villa are reportedly unwilling to meet Bayern Munich's asking price for Joao Palhinha. Director of football Damian Vidagany recently confirmed that Villa are still in talks over a move for the Portugal international. However, Bild reports that the club are unwilling to meet Bayern's asking price of around £21m. CFBayern Insider adds that Villa would prefer a loan move for the 31-year-old, who spent last season with Spurs. Endrick is reportedly set to stay at Real Madrid this summer amid links with a move to Villa Park. Unai Emery's side have been monitoring the Brazilian’s situation with the possibility of offering him a loan move. Multiple reports in Spain claim that the young forward will now remain with Los Blancos at least for the first half of the season, though this will be reviewed in January. Villa are looking to strengthen in forward areas and Endrick appealed for several reasons, but other targets have also been considered. Read John Townley's full story here Hello and welcome to our dedicated transfer live blog. Villa have been linked with several deals and we'll keep you updated with the latest headlines throughout the day.