Emery close to agreeing new Aston Villa contract

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery is close to agreeing a contract extension at the club - which will hand him even more responsibility for long-term development.

The Villa boss held talks with the hierarchy on Wednesday to discuss the club's future, with all parties keen on extending his time at Villa Park.

Emery would relish the opportunity to play an even bigger role in developing the club for the long term, with talks ongoing about the fine details, the finances, and the length of the new deal.

The plan is to announce the new contract once all details have been agreed, which is unlikely to be before the weekend.