Aston Villa will make a move for Samuel Chukwueze when the transfer reopens in January, according football insider.

The Premier League club are presently managed by Spaniard Unai Emery.

Emery worked with Chukwueze during his stint with LaLiga club, Villarreal.

According to the publication, Aston Villa are looking to sign a new winger and will try to lure him to the Midlands during the winter transfer window.

Chukwueze has made 14 league appearances for the Yellow Submarine this season.

The 23-year-old is yet to score in the league but has bagged twice in the Europa Conference League.

The winger joined Villarreal in 2017 and has made 178 appearances for the club.