Stefan Borson drops Aston Villa spending power update ahead of January transfer window

Aston Villa are in a strong position to secure a return to the Champions League following their recent run of form.

Villa beat Chelsea 2-1 on Saturday (27 December), ensuring they have now equaled their club record for the longest winning streak after securing 11 straight victories.

Unai Emery’s side currently sit third in the Premier League table, while they have opened up a 10-point gap on fifth-place Chelsea.

Villa could boost their financial situation by up to £50million if they qualify for the Champions League this season.

The West Midlands giants now have a decision to make around their transfer activity, with the January window set to open this week.

Why Aston Villa’s agreement with Uefa will impact their transfer plans
Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider Villa are likely to be restricted in January due to their settlement agreement with Uefa.

Villa were fined £9.5m by Uefa in July for breaching the governing body’s financial rules, with the potential of a further £12.9m penalty if they fail to comply in a three-year period.