Aston Villa is preparing a £30 million bid for 19-year-old Spanish midfielder Marc Bernal, whom coach Unai Emery considers a priority for the 2026/27 season. Barcelona considers Bernal an important part of its sporting project, does not intend to sell him, and has already rejected offers of approximately £25 million. While Aston Villa is described as the club with the greatest willingness to invest, Manchester City recently inquired about the player, and Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Atlético de Madrid are also observing the midfielder's situation.