Aston Villa transfers live – Luiz, Watkins and shock Brewster link

Hello and welcome to Tuesday’s LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.

We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa’s transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer.

We will be adding all the latest Villa news, views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day, with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club.

Since last week, Werder Bremen wing wizard Milot Rashica – valued at £20 million-plus – has been the name on everybody’s lips.

Brentford duo Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma, meanwhile, remain top targets for Villa following the Bees’ play-off final defeat to Fulham.

There will be plenty on the likes of Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, the latest regarding Douglas Luiz’s buy-back situation while, in Manchester, interest in £80million-rated Jack Grealish has cooled.

Today, there’s also been a surprise link involving a potential loan swoop for Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster, scorer of 11 goals in 22 games out on-loan at Swansea last term.

So stay with us for today’s blog, below, and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.