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Emery will be backed in the market as he seeks to shape the squad to his liking
Gerard Deulofeu, now at Udinese, features prominently on their list of targets
The 28-year-old has six assists and three goals for Udinese in Serie A this season
Emery and Deulofeu lifted the Europa League with Sevilla together in 2015
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By JACK GAUGHAN and TOM COLLOMOSSE FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 07:09 EDT, 31 December 2022 | Updated: 08:12 EDT, 31 December 2022

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Unai Emery is exploring the possibility of bringing Gerard Deulofeu back to the Premier League.

Aston Villa are on the lookout for wide men during the January transfer window to bolster their attacking options under the new boss.

Emery will be backed in the market as he seeks to shape the squad to his liking, after he replaced Steven Gerrard at the helm in November.

Unai Emery is exploring the possibility of bringing Gerard Deulofeu back to the Premier League

Emery will be backed in the market as he seeks to shape the squad to his liking and Villa are on the lookout for wide men

Deulofeu, now at Udinese, features prominently on their list of targets – which also includes Ismaila Sarr after a summer move from Vicarage Road stalled.

Udinese had valued Deulofeu at around £17million when the likes of AC Milan and Napoli registered interest at the end of last season.

The 28-year-old has recorded six assists and three goals so far this term, with Udinese pushing for the European places in Serie A.

Deulofeu – formerly of Everton and Watford - scored 13 goals last season and is open to a switch away.

A reunion with Emery would appeal after the pair lifted the Europa League with Sevilla back in 2015

A reunion with Emery would appeal after the pair lifted the Europa League with Sevilla back in 2015.

Emery also showed an interest in Deulofeu during his time at Villarreal and spoke positively about him when both were in the Premier League, with Emery at Arsenal and Deulofeu at Watford.

'I like him a lot,' said Emery. 'He is playing very well, gaining confidence and experience.'