Bournemouth Signs Christos Mandas, Aston Villa Pushes for Douglas Luiz Return

Bournemouth has secured the loan signing of Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas from Lazio until the end of the season, with an option for a permanent transfer in the summer. This move marks Mandas as Bournemouth's first-ever Greek player.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa is actively pursuing the return of Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Nottingham Forest, with the player reportedly preferring a move back to Villa Park. Villa's manager, Unai Emery, is keen on bolstering the midfield following injuries to key players like John McGinn and Boubacar Kamara.

The club is also in talks to sign Conor Gallagher. In other transfer news, Villa is close to finalizing a deal for striker Tammy Abraham from Roma.