'Villa's summer has only created uncertainty'

Can Unai Emery continue to work wonders at Aston Villa?

The Spaniard has taken Villa to new heights in his three and a half years in charge, culminating in May's Europa League triumph.

But with Villa stripped of some of their stars and increasing doubts over the future of others, it would be another monumental achievement from Emery to maintain Villa's top-four status.

Ezri Konsa, Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez could all potentially follow Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne out of the door.

Regardless of Brian Madjo's potential now he is available, Villa's summer has only created uncertainty.

John McGinn tried to ease fears before the Super Cup last week, pointing out the churn of managers in the Premier League means there is plenty of doubt elsewhere.

In Unai Emery, Villa have their biggest asset. With Manchester City's Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's Xabi Alonso and Liverpool's Andoni Iraola all beginning their respective reigns, while Roberto de Zerbi and Michael Carrick oversee their first pre-seasons at Tottenham and Manchester United respectively, McGinn has a point.

But with two weeks left of the transfer window, the biggest asset would be assurance and confidence Villa can sustain their progress.

What do you expect to happen before the end of the transfer window? And how do you assess Villa's prospects in 2026-27?

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