After Diego Carlos' exit and Mings' injury, Unai Emery's squad is short in central defence - Juan Foyth and Axel Disasi are both targets

Aston Villa are interested in signing Joao Felix from Chelsea before the end of the January transfer window. According to RMC Sport, Aston Villa are now in direct negotiations with Chelsea over a deal for Felix this month.

Aston Villa have until the end of the window to bring in some new faces Aston Villa have the chance to bolster their ranks with some new additions before the end of the January transfer window. They also have the opportunity to let some players leave should they wish to.

Both Celtic and Villa can still still secure an automatic qualification spot, but results would have to fall favourably elsewhere for either to progress should they win.

Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers gives a team news update ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League at Villa Park

Celtic have recorded back-to-back clean sheets on the road in Europe and a third shutout at Villa Park would be a real confidence booster heading into the playoffs. But Celts face a team gunning for last 16 qualification and Unai Emery’s motivated troops will likely be too hot to handle.