After a terrible start of the season and only one victory in the first eleven matches, Aston Villa’s ambitions of making a quick comeback to the Premier League was completely shattered. Their series of seven matches without a defeat in late October and November reignited their hope, but they will need serious reinforcements in order to finish on one of the places that leads to the promotion playoffs.
3. Conor Hourihane
Hourihane is one of the best players at Barnsley. The prolific midfielder came to the club two years ago from League Two and he exceeded expectations. Barnsley is currently in front of Aston Villa on the table, but Villa have bigger ambitions and there is no doubt Barnsley will sell Hourihane if Aston Villa send the right offer. Hourihane scored five goals and added eleven assists this season.
