Despite going nine games without a goal, Asensio is expected to sign a three-year contract with Villa. This will keep him at the club, which is on track to qualify for the Champions League this season. The latest reports suggest that Asensio can join Villa permanently for £13 million, which seems like a good deal for a skilled midfielder in today's market.

Villa has also been linked with Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who is set to leave the club for free this summer. However, if Asensio joins Villa, it may be unlikely that they will sign de Bruyne. This is because Emery will have Asensio alongside other talented midfielders, such as Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans, and John McGinn.