Why Aston Villa risk true embarrassment amid James Tavernier latest
Aston Villa have been linked with a surprise move for former Rangers captain James Tavernier.
The Villans have had a turbulent window so far with plenty of ins and outs already.
Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans have moved on, but have been replaced in double quick time.
Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins have also been linked with a Bodymoor Heath exit
Villa News has covered Aston Villa's move for Alejandro Garnacho as he joined Johan Manzambi and Joao Gomes, with further deals on the horizon.
What fans won't expect is a bizarre link to free agent Tavernier in a deal that risks making Villa the laughing stock of the Premier League.
What has been said about Aston Villa and James Tavernier?
It is known that finances are a risk for the Villans and that is hampering their business.
That has seen various avenues be explored for fresh faces, but the latest has certainly caught many by surprise.
TEAMtalk reported on Saturday that Villa have made an enquiry to sign Tavernier on a free transfer.
Newcastle United and Charlotte are also said to be interested, while a move to the Premier League may be delayed until later in the window.
This may prove to be a tentative link to the ex-Rangers man, but could prove to be some of the worst business Unai Emery and Co. could do.
Why signing Tavernier would be a dreadful decision for Aston Villa
There is no disrespect towards the right-back here.
His record at Rangers was sensational as a defender, having scored 144 goals and assisted 148 times for the Ibrox club.
The issue is that he is now 34 and has just been released by the Gers after they once again failed to truly challenge for the Scottish Premiership title.
Why would they let him go if he were good enough for Villa, a side in the Champions League coming off the back of Europa League glory?
Simply put, they wouldn't.
Should the Villans sign Tavernier and sell so many big-names, it would represent a truly shocking and embarrassing window in B6.