Manchester United and Manchester City will be active in the market to make new signings in the January transfer window.Both the Premier League giants could be involved in a battle to sign former

It's understood that Sancet has his heart set on a move to the West Midlands, as he's eager to work under compatriot Unai Emery. The 24-year-old has an €80 million (£67 million) release clause, although Villa are likely to make an initial offer lower than this value to test Athletic Club's resolve.

Aston Villa have now been tipped to attempt a shock deal to sign a Premier League forward on the cheap in the January transfer window as they look to add more firepower to Unai Emery's side, according to a fresh report.

Additionally, a Villa transfer target is now thought to be in the sights of ‘a host’ of clubs in the EFL who want to sign him on loan in the January transfer window. Aston Vil