Daily Star Sport takes a look at all the latest transfer news from Villa Park.The Athletic are reporting that Villa remain in the market for a defensive midfielder this summer.
The club have been linked with Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse, but the Saints are determined to hang on to their man.Villa are set to be caught short in that area, at least for the start of the season, as Douglas Luiz is granted an extended break after starring for Brazil at the Olympics earlier this summer.There are reservations over other options at the club who could temporarily fill the role in Luiz's absence, which is set to force Smith's hand in dipping back into the market.Would Abraham be a good signing for Villa?
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