Aston Villa have made contact about signing Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, according to Fabrizio RomanoVilla want more attacking reinforcement before the close of the transfer window and have added

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has suggested Yoane Wissa could be in the squad to face Aston Villa on Saturday. Andrews said Wissa, 28, had been a “part of the group” this week and explained he will make a late decision over whether the forward will be involved at the weekend.

Newcastle couldn't find a winner as Villa ended the game with 10 players and will be much happier with the point.

Newcastle and Aston Villa in Striker Transfer BattleTransfer windows often provide storylines filled with intrigue and speculation, and this summer is proving no different. According to TeamTalk,

Newcastle United are looking to finalise the exit of another senior player. The Magpies released three players this summer, with Callum Wilson joining West Ham United while Jamal Lewis and Isaac Hayden are still searching for new clubs.

Newcastle United defender Matt Targett is reportedly set to join Championship side Middlesbrough on-loan. The former Aston Villa man wasn’t named in Eddie Howe’s matchday squad at Villa Park last weekend and has slipped down the pecking order in recent seasons on Tyneside.

Emery outlined his desire to have “two players in every position” but admitted more sales are not out of the question.

After a nightmarish pre-season, Newcastle United faces another major hurdle when it gets its Premier League campaign up and running at Aston Villa on Saturday.