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Unai Emery fears Aston Villa will have to sell key players unless they qualify for the Champions League again – as boss admits PSR rules are ‘sometimes stopping us’
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Aston Villa face having to sell key players unless they can qualify for the Champions League again – or go a long way in this season’s competition.
Unai Emery‘s side finished fourth in the Premier League last term to reach Europe’s biggest club competition and are now on the verge of the knockout stages.
But repeating that finish looks difficult this time around and Villa are restricted by Premier League spending rules, despite being owned by billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens.
Boss Emery said: ‘Of course profit and sustainability rules are sometimes stopping us in how we can improve, but the idea is to try to keep moving forward.
‘Being in the Champions League gives us a better chance to do that, as does qualifying for the Europa League or the Conference League.
‘We have to be intelligent. We have to use different ways to improve our squad.
Unai Emery fears Aston Villa will have to sell unless they qualify for the Champions League
Villa would turn a huge profit if they were to offload the likes of Morgan Rogers (pictured)
‘If we have to sell players, do it, but always with the idea of replacing them with someone who can improve us.’
Villa want to sign Dutch forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for about £20million, but are expected to let fringe players like Jaden Philogene go.
Were they to sell Morgan Rogers, Jhon Duran or Boubacar Kamara, they would turn a huge profit but weaken their squad.
Emery added: ‘The club is always looking forward and trying to increase our financial capacity.’
Unai Emery fears Aston Villa will have to sell key players unless they qualify for the Champions League again – as boss admits PSR rules are ‘sometimes stopping us’
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has expressed his concerns about the club’s financial situation, revealing that they may be forced to sell key players if they fail to qualify for the Champions League once again.
Emery admitted that the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) are making it difficult for Villa to compete with the big spenders in the league. He stated, “The PSR rules are sometimes stopping us from making the necessary investments to keep our best players and strengthen the squad. If we don’t qualify for the Champions League, we may have to consider selling some key players to balance the books.”
The Spanish manager is aware of the pressure to deliver results and secure a top-four finish in order to attract top talent and keep their current stars happy. Emery emphasized the importance of qualifying for Europe’s premier club competition, saying, “It’s crucial for the future of the club that we continue to progress and challenge at the highest level.”
With the January transfer window approaching, Emery and Villa’s management will have to carefully consider their options and make strategic decisions to ensure the club’s financial stability while also aiming for success on the pitch. Villa fans will be hoping that their team can rise to the challenge and secure a coveted Champions League spot to avoid the potential exodus of key players.
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