Goalkeeper must be top priority
Villa are lacking a first-team goalkeeper after Sam Johnstone returned to Manchester United following the end of his six-month loan deal with the Championship giants.
Reserve goalkeeper Mark Bunn is also set to leave with his contract expiring on June 30, failing to do enough to earn an extension, while Pierluigi Gollini’s time at Villa Park is likely coming to an end.
The Italian was loaned to Atalanta after a dismal start to life at Villa following his summer move from Verona, and is likely to be offloaded permanently this summer. Bringing Sirigu in then is crucial.