A week has passed since Villa played their last Premier League game, as Eric Black’s side collapsed away to Arsenal and conceded four as the hosts eased to victory.
Attention now turns to next season, especially with news that Villa have a new owner subject to Dr Tony Xia passing the fit and proper persons test.
However, a large number of players who donned the claret and blue shirt this past season are expected to leave B6 over the summer, with the likes of Lescott, Richards, Ayew and Gana all expected to move on.
Leandro Bacuna meanwhile will be busy choosing which Champions League club he would like to join, as they all attempt to secure his signature.
We have decided to look at five current Villa players who could become a key part of Villa’s promotion bid next season, as Villa look to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
