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Be as specific as possible and tell us what will ensure you are satisfied come 23:00 GMT on Monday.
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Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United forward Marcus Rashford is scheduled to have a medical at Aston Villa on Sunday before completing a loan move.
Rashford has not featured for United since being dropped by head coach Ruben Amorim for the Manchester derby on 12 December.
The prospect of working with Villa boss Unai Emery is understood to be an attractive one for the 27-year-old.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Wolves and Aston Villa.
Here are some of your comments:
Wolves fans
Jon: A huge performance and a huge three points - boy did we need that! I thought we may have blown our chances when we missed a couple of golden opportunities to make it 2-0 in the first half, but they dug in and showed character to withstand a lot of pressure in the second half. Onwards and upwards, we hope!
Mike: Excellent performance in the first half, where we should have scored three or four goals. It was backs to the wall in the second half, but we defended really well and Cunha took his chance really well at the end. The first goal was brilliant team play and we ripped Villa apart for 45 minutes.
Kevin: We rode our luck at times, but it was about time we had a dodgy VAR decision go in our favour. Onwards and upwards now.
Zuhaan: A good performance from Wolves. I've been impressed with the players after Vitor Pereira's arrival - they seem so much more committed. Cunha was great as usual. Of course, there is room for improvement and we need to finish our chances better. It's a shame that a new striker hasn't been brought in, but Guedes is a good player who I'm sure will adapt well.
Villa fans
Andrew: I've been supporting them for over 50 years and it's the same old, same old, same old. They can turn up for the big games but they are not able to perform consistently. It's nice to know Unai keeps thanking us for our support, but it's simple - we all want results. Let's get tough. If the current players can't do it then get some players who can.
Cassie: Champions League? More like the Championship, the way that Villa played. Wolves shielded the ball, making Villa chase the game, creating opportunities and they could have easily been 3-0 up at half-time. I hope Emery brings in reinforcements - more quality than quantity is needed. Wolves deserved the win.
Gary: Putting injuries aside, we looked passive and tired in the first half again. Wolves were aggressive and quick in the press during the first half and they closed us down and limited our opportunities in the second half. Another predictable and disappointing performance following a Champions League fixture. Credit to Wolves - they were a better team and deserved the three points.
Russell: Serious questions need asking about the mentality of some of these players. Another dire post-Champions League performance. Only having one fit centre-back is criminal and having to play our best midfielder out of position killed us. It didn't help that the officials and VAR were making it up as they went along. Serious business needs doing over the next two days.
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Manchester United are keen to sign a forward before the transfer deadline and may move for Aston Villa's Leon Bailey. (Athletic - subscription required), external
Meanwhile, Villa are set to sign 29-year-old Spain midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St-Germain. (Birmingham Live), external
Middlesbrough are in talks to sign Villa winger Samuel Iling-Junior, who is on loan at Bologna. (Mail), external
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Marissa Thomas
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesThere are few certainties in life but Aston Villa's failure to win after playing in the Champions League is becoming one of them.
Unai Emery's side have been unable to get three points in a league game straight after a match in Europe's top-tier competition on seven occasions this season - three home draws and four away defeats.
Villa finished eighth in the league phase of the Champions League after beating Celtic 4-2, and will be relieved to avoid two extra play-off games as a result.
The defeat means Villa remain eighth in the Premier League table.
They have to become more consistent if they want to return to European competition next season, especially when the likes of Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Bournemouth are above them and having brilliant seasons.
Emery's displeasure was clear at half-time as he made four substitutions with Donyell Malen the most impactful.
The Dutch international almost made a swift impact after he was introduced, but his first Villa goal was ruled out for offside in a frustrating evening for Villa.
Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to BBC Sport: "I was frustrated, there's still work to do. The frustration is with the ambition we have. We are not Manchester City - the team strong in everything. We are increasing our level, our demand but we don't have the power they have. We have to do it intelligently.
"To get Europe two years in a row and be in the last 16 this year is fantastic. To be consistent in the Premier League has been more difficult for us.
"We competed today at the beginning, trying to get this challenge. The first half was really bad. We started well but didn't control the game. We needed it [changes], some fresh legs and the tactical change with Bailey going wide. The second half we were better. We created two or three chances to score. I think we deserved to lose."
On Ollie Watkins' injury: "He has a little bit [of something]. He felt some pain but hopefully not a lot. We will test him tomorrow."
On whether there will be any new signings coming in: "We need some more players. We need to replace some players who left. Tomorrow and Monday are the last two days. I think we will get some players to help us because we are in the Champions League last 16. We have to try to get points in the Premier League to be top eight, seven, six, five."
Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa defender Ezri Konsa has been speaking to Sky Sports following the defeat: "We just weren't good enough today, simple as that. Second half, we performed better but we didn't have enough. We can make excuses about being fatigued but, if we want to play in the Champions League, we have to be prepared to play this much.
"This season away from home, we have conceded early quite a lot and it is something we have to work on. The second half was better, but it wasn't enough. We put pressure on but I don't think we troubled their back four or goalkeeper enough. We have to improve and we have to do it now."
On Donyell Malen's goal being ruled out: "I thought it was a normal goal. It is gone now and there is nothing we can do."
On building for the future: "I think we have to stop conceding goals. I feel like we are conceding every game and me, being in the backline, I have to go back, look on it and change it."
Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa have lost six of their last eight Premier League away games (W1 D1). No other side has lost more often on the road than the Villans since the start of November (6 times, the same as Leicester City).
Unai Emery's side have failed to scored in six of their 24 Premier League games this season, as many times as in the whole of their 2023-24 campaign.
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I would be so disappointed if Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran moves to Saudi Arabia.
Duran is 21, and coming into his prime. He could go there and earn all the money in the world but he would be leaving the best league there is, just as he has started making a splash in it.
It is his prerogative but, as a career move, I think it's the wrong one.
This situation, with Arsenal making an offer for Ollie Watkins too, must be very annoying for Villa boss Unai Emery.
He has worked hard to get the club into the Champions League, and with two good strikers he can rotate them. It has worked really well, but seemingly won't be an option for much longer.
Villa have other problems too. They are short of options at centre-half and Emery had to play a midfielder, Boubacar Kamara, there against Celtic on Wednesday night.
There are some things to be positive about, however. Morgan Rogers was absolutely superb against Celtic and is an exciting talent.
But while Villa have got goals in them, I am just not sure they will keep Wolves out.
Villa have not won any of their past six games straight after a Champions League tie, and I don't see this week being any different.
Wolves are on a horrible run of four successive league defeats, with 10 goals conceded and just one scored, so even a draw would be a boost for Vitor Pereira's side.
Pereira must also be worried about losing his main goalscorer, Matheus Cunha, before the transfer window shuts on Monday. I am not sure whether Cunha will stay, but I think Wolves will get a point here.
Sutton's prediction: 2-2
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on Aston Villa's attacking options given Jhon Duran has moved to Al-Nassr and the club are now linked with Marcus Rashford.
Here are some of your replies:
Gary: Not sure Saudi is the right move at Duran's age. Turning his back on Champions League. Good move for Villa if they invest wisely.
Rob: Duran clearly didn't want to play for us, while we were unable to move Ollie to the bench more often. The club have done well in getting an excellent profit on his investment. Now use the money wisely to get a world class striker, as Ollie needs to be more clinical in his finishing.
Richard: There is better value perhaps in signing Cunha and Felix over taking Rashford on loan with his high salary (unless Man Utd subsidise).
Kev: Joao Felix would be perfect.
Ivan: Olly is getting back to scoring goals for us and should be in the England squad. Rashford is looking for game time to get himself back in form and also to be considered by Tuchel. He won't get the opportunity to regular play at Villa so I doubt he'll come. Best wishes to Duran.
Steve: Good business on the Duran deal, he was a disruptive character and Watkins will be better for it without him around. Rashford wouldn't come the Villa and to be honest I wouldn't want him.
Nigel: Yes, Rashford would be a good deal for Villa on loan for four months covering wages or part of. Unai would sort him. Rashford needs a new leader.
Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa have sold Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, with a potential £71m incoming.
The club are interested in a loan move for Marcus Rashford.
There's plenty happening.
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle and Aston Villa have both been fined for their actions in their Premier League fixture at St James' Park on 26th December 2024.
A statement from the FA reads: "It was alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way around the tunnel area at half time.
"It was also alleged that the Aston Villa analyst and Newcastle United assistant manager acted in an improper manner during the same incident. Both clubs and Victor Manas admitted to their respective charges, and Jason Tindall denied the allegation against him.
"The Regulatory Commission imposed a £30,000 fine and warning upon Aston Villa, a £20,000 fine and warning upon Newcastle United, and a two-match ground ban and £4,000 fine on Victor Manas. The Regulatory Commission found the charge against Jason Tindall to be not proven, and he will face no further action."
