Villa's Midfield Puzzle: What Palhinha Means for Emery's Revamp Aston Villa's pursuit of Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha is a significant development in Unai Emery's busy transfer window.
The 31 year old Portugal international has been targeted by Villa after Amadou Onana suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee while playing for Belgium at the World Cup, creating a substantial gap in the team's midfield.
Palhinha's potential move to Villa Park goes beyond filling a void; it also shapes the team's identity.