Aston Villa are in discussions over a deal for a former Tottenham player
Villa manager Unai Emery has worked with the defender previously
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Aston Villa are in talks over Villarreal's former Spurs defender Juan Foyth.
Manager Unai Emery confirmed: ‘I know Juan Foyth because I worked with him. He is one player, with his quality, he can unite and play with the qualities and the performance we want to add in the squad.’
Emery previously worked with Foyth at Villarreal, where they won the Europa League together in 2021.
After starting his career at Estudiantes, Foyth signed for Tottenham in 2017.
He made 32 appearances for Tottenham but wasn't able to fully establish himself in the team, with injuries not helping his cause.
A loan move to Villarreal followed before Foyth made the switch permanently in 2021.
He has been capped by Argentina on 18 occasions but hasn't featured for his country since 2018.
Villa have already been active during the January transfer window, with forward Donyell Malen joining from Borussia Dortmund, while defender Andres Garcia arrived from Levante.
Meanwhile, Diego Carlos joined Fenerbahce, with Jaden Philogene leaving for Ipswich.
Villa, who are in eighth place in the Premier League, drew 1-1 at home to West Ham on Sunday. Jacob Ramsey put Villa in front early on but Emerson equalised for the visitors.