Emery Pushes Aston Villa to Sign Barcelona's Bernal

Unai Emery has set his sights on a Barcelona star deemed 'untouchable' as Villa look to reinvest their £117m windfall.

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What happened. Aston Villa have reportedly prepared a bid for Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal, with Unai Emery making him a top target after selling Morgan Rogers for £117m.

• Villa already signed Joao Gomes and Johan Manzambi this summer.
• Bernal is described as 'untouchable' at Barcelona.
• Several Premier League clubs are interested in the midfielder.

Villa could make Bernal their third major signing as they reinvest the Rogers fee before the window closes.

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