Villarreal coach Unai Emery is on Aston Villa's radar.
With Villa struggling in the opening months of the season, manager Steven Gerrard has come under scrutiny.
Football Insider says Villa's board have drawn up a contingency plan with Emery the focus.
The Spaniard has previous experience with Arsenal and has enjoyed success with Villarreal over the two years he's had in charge.
Emery led Villarreal to Europa League glory last year.
