■ ASTON VILLA

are in talks to sign Southampton defender Jan Bednarek on loan.

Manager Steven Gerrard also wants a midfielder and forward before the deadline.

Poland international Bednarek, 26, was left on the bench during yesterday’s 1-0 defeat by Manchester United. Villa have also been offered PSG defender Abdou Diallo.

Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi is a target for PSV Eindhoven and has been discussed as a possible option for Ajax. Villa will also look to offload Morgan Sanson and Marvelous Nakamba this month.