Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is determined to keep hold of Douglas Luiz and Ezri Konsa.
There has been growing speculation about the future of Brazilian midfielder Luiz, who has impressed following his move from Manchester City to the midlands in the summer of 2019.
City have a buy-back clause, which will have added impetus to Villa's thinking regarding a new deal.
Smith said: “There will be ongoing discussions with the sporting director, and representatives of our players. That is something ongoing all the time at the club.
“I'm not sure who we're talking to but Douglas is obviously one who I think has a big future at this football club. Ezri Konsa is another one, but a lot of our players are on long-term contracts anyway. We've got a lot of players tied up looking at the future."
