Aston Villa plans for Youri Tielemans departure with new midfielder targets

Aston Villa is preparing for the likely departure of Youri Tielemans, with Manchester United reportedly activating his £35 million release clause. Villa has identified Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton as potential replacements. While Villa has not yet made formal approaches for either player, their pursuit is expected to accelerate following Tielemans' exit. Bergvall is seen as a target, despite concerns about his defensive capabilities, while Wharton is viewed as a more immediate solution given his experience in the Premier League.

• 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Aston Villa ready to push hard to sign Youri Tielemans replacement