A partnership between Aston Villa and Spanish club Real Union is set to be finalized.
Unai Emery is taking a leading role in finalizing the deal between the two clubs.
Emery also has a stake in the Real Union team, which is in the third division of Spanish football.
Real Union is a founding member of La Liga, which led to Emery rescuing the club two and a half years ago.
Noticias de Gipuzkoa state that V Sports are putting in more money into Real Union.
The deal with Villa will ensure advantages for both clubs with respect to the loaning of young players.