Incomings inevitably mean outgoings at Aston Villa.
Aston Villa’s recruitment continues apace with the club busy following up their addition of Henri Lansbury.
Midfield has clearly been identified as an area of urgent improvement by manager Steve Bruce, but all the incomings will also mean outgoings.
The Mail report that Villa are set to let one midfielder leave the club this month, but did not disclose who it may be.
Here is a look at three options…
Gary Gardner
Gary Gardner celebrates scoring the first goal for Aston Villa
Midfield ace Gary Gardner had hoped to finally settle at Villa Park this season after consecutive years out on loan.
The 24-year-old has been a regular, but his performances have been inconsistent, and Steve Bruce may be minded to move him on.
Former loan club Nottingham Forest are desperately in need of new faces, and could be tempted to try and bring him back.
Ashley Westwood
Aston Villa’s Ashley Westwood in action with Derby’s Jacob Butterfield
Time may have run out for Ashley Westwood at Villa Park, who has struggled to win fans over.
After failing to perform in the Premier League last season, the former Crewe man has found the Championship tough going.
He should not be part of Villa’s starting line up, and the new arrivals make this more likely. A fresh start is needed all round.
Aaron Tshibola
Aston Villa’s Aaron Tshibola celebrates scoring their first goal
A summer signing from Reading by Roberto di Matteo, Tshibola has failed to establish himself as a must pick for Villa.
Undoubtedly talented, the 22-year-old was linked with a loan exit to Rangers by the Scottish Sun last month.
He has had weekends at Villa where he hasn’t even made the 18 man matchday squad, and the new arrivals will make his task even tougher.
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