Monchi

Following Monchi's exit so early in the new season, TEAMtalk have ranked the Villa Park transfer chief's top five best and worst signings during his stay at the club

Aston Villa's huge decision to axe Monchi will send shockwaves through the club, and sources have revealed to TEAMtalk how this could impact under-pressure manager Unai Emery

Villa are confident of smashing their transfer record after a big double update outlined exactly how Monchi can secure a blockbuster deal and of the likely costs involved

Lopetegui could be gutted, with a man he formerly worked closely with looking to snatch one of his former stars before he can get him

Aston Villa will hope they can pull off a transfer masterclass but there are lots of moving pieces at play

Monchi is reported to be in talks over one of the biggest coups in Villa's history - and there is a belief a deal can be done for a bargain fee

Villa are reportedly set to make a big summer move for a classy Netherlands star with Monchi believing he has unearthed a formula to beat Man Utd to the deal

Emery is desperate to add another attacking option to his mix and reports in Italy claim Monchi has now had an offer accepted for a top 23-year-old winger

Emery's side are in the mix for a top-four finish in the Premier League this season and this superb January addition will surely boost their hopes further

Villa are reportedly close to their first arrival of the January window with president of football operations Monchi nearing a prized Turkish talent

The 35-year-old is currently a free agent and looking for a new club but has sent a warning to Villa's players

Monchi is set to make a sizeable instant impression at Villa by reportedly sealing the club-record signing of one of Spanish football's most respected talents

Villa have confirmed the appointment of Monchi as their president of football operations - and a trusted reporter suggests he is in the market to make a Leeds United star his first signing

The deal is known to have been pushed through by Villa boss Unai Emery, who worked with Monchi at Sevilla from 2013-2016

The Ange Postecoglou era is officially up and running at Tottenham - and with the head coach position now taken, the attention has turned to the sporting director role