What Aston Villa could look like with former Arsenal and Chelsea stars joining Conor Gallagher in new midfield

After a standout season in the Premier League, Aston Villa are looking to carry that momentum into the Champions League.

Unai EmeryThe team surprised many as they battled their way to fourth place in the league, earning some truly impressive results along the way.

But the only thing harder than getting to the top is staying there, and town We know that some shrewd business dealings will be vital this summer to ensure continued success.

The midlands club is already on the market Chelsea academy graduate Conor Gallagher who could leave his childhood club, having joined the club at the age of eight.

The Blues are very concerned about profit and sustainability rules, meaning Gallagher, despite being of great value to Chelsea, is up for grabs, albeit for what appears to be a significant cost of £50m.

But Villa faces Tottenham competition who also made moves to try to sign the English midfielder in the winter transfer market.

And if Emery manages to win the race for Gallagher, he wouldn't be the only new presence to grace Villa's midfield next season.

After a brave but unsuccessful campaign, luton city ended their Premier League season in relegation, leaving midfield maestro Ross Barkley hungry for a club that can satisfy his ambitions.

And talkSPORT understands that Villa have agreed a £5m deal to sign Barkley with a move expected to be confirmed soon.

It wouldn't be Barkley's first time with the Villans either, as he spent the 2020/21 season with them on loan from Chelsea.

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The midfielder shone despite Luton's poor campaign, scoring five goals in his 37 total appearances, and will no doubt be a huge asset for Villa, who are also looking to compete in the Champions League.

But it's not all good news for Villa as they look to balance their books and stay on the right side of financial regulations.

Villa suffered a blow when their Premier League rivals voted against their proposal to increase the amount clubs can lose over a three-year period from £105m to £135m.

It means they are under pressure to raise cash before the current PSR period ends on June 30 and midfield stalwart Douglas Luiz is attracting interest from Juventus.

talkSPORT understands Villa are ready to cash in on Luiz, giving their midfield a completely new look.

Villa will also do everything they can to fend off Liverpool's interest in star striker Ollie Watkins.

With Luiz likely to be out, Emery looks to complete his midfield revolution by signing a familiar name.

The former Arsenal coach could reunite with Matteo Guendouziwho is currently on loan at Lazio, with an Italian exit Corriere dello Sport reporting that Villa are interested in the French star.

To finish, with Tyrone Mings Not playing all season due to ongoing injury concerns, Emery could look to shore up his defense by adding needed depth to his team.

Villa could try to make a clever move by targeting a defender who rivals Manchester United also have their eyes on.

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He The Red Devils look up Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries, but Villa will also reportedly pounce on the Dutch right-back.

And with Man United coming off a poor season in the Premier League, Villa may well feel they have the advantage of being the most attractive club currently.

It means Villa's starting XI at the start of the 2024/25 season could look quite different next season, particularly in midfield.

But while the personnel may be different, Emery certainly hopes the recent levels of success his team has enjoyed remain the same.