Senior figures at Villa see every window as an opportunity to augment the squad, but this month feels especially pressing

Morgan Rogers' through ball finds Ollie Watkins in stride, where the England international slots home Aston Villa's go-ahead goal against Everton at Goodison Park.

David Moyes' return as Everton manager failed to muster a response from the toothless Toffees in a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday.But there was no new manager bounce as Villa took control inside the opening minutes.

Ipswich Town have completed the signing of winger Jaden Philogene from Aston Villa for a fee in the region of £20m. Philogene, 22, has penned a four-and-a-half-year contract at Portman Road. He has made 11 Premier League appearances this season, with his last appearance coming on 7 December.