Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is said to be unhappy with the club's transfer business following a series of high-profile departures this summer.
According to reports, Emery had hoped to build on last season's success by keeping his core squad together, rather than replacing key players.
Mick Brown, a former Premier League scout, revealed that Emery's primary plan for the transfer window has been disrupted.
Emery's main goal was to keep his squad together, prevent his best players from being lured away, and bring in a few players to improve and add depth.
The departures of key players, including Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne, have forced Villa into a reactive position in the transfer market.
The loss of these instrumental figures has undermined the momentum built from a successful season, where Villa secured European silverware and Champions League qualification.
The departures of Tielemans to Manchester United and Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, as well as Digne's exit, have stripped Villa of vital quality and depth.
Rogers' departure, in particular, is significant, as he completed a British record £117 million switch to Stamford Bridge.
Villa now face the challenging task of signing at least three high-caliber replacements to restore the squad to its initial baseline, before attempting to build further.
With the new season fast approaching, the club's hierarchy must act swiftly to satisfy Emery and rebuild a competitive squad.
