Aston Villa are looking at Sunderland star Chemsdine Talbi. It is understood that Villa have observed him closely, and according to Sports Boom, scouts are said to have visited the Stadium of Light on several occasions this season to watch Talbi. Emery highly rates Talbi’s talents and views him as being a perfect fit for his squad. Sports Boom adds that Talbi is currently valued at between €45-55m (£39-47m). Sunderland are currently under no pressure to sell the winger and he is on a long-term contract.

Aston Villa and Brighton and Hove Albion are both interested in signing Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi. Sunderland would be prepared to sell the 20-year-old Morocco international, who also holds Belgian nationality, for a fee of at least €45m–€55m, which is up to £48m. Talbi joined Sunderland in July 2025 from Club Brugge for a reported €20 million and is under contract until 2030. In 21 Premier League appearances this season, he has registered 3 goals and 2 assists. He has 3 caps for Morocco and his current market value is €22.00m, according to Transfermarkt.