Unai Emery: No desire to see Danny Ings leave Aston Villa
Villa boss Unai Emery insists he has no desire to see Danny Ings leave Villa after the striker bagged his sixth Premier League goal of the season in the 1-1 draw with Wolves.
Ings came off the bench to earn Villa a point after they had fallen behind to Daniel Podence’s early opener.
The 30-year-old is the club’s top scorer this season but has started just once since Emery replaced Steven Gerrard as manager.
Reports this week claimed Villa were prepared to listen to offers for the former England international but Emery said: “I spoke with some players about the opportunity to leave but not with him (Ings).
“Today I think the first player who leaves is Cameron Archer (to Middlesbrough on loan) but I didn’t speak to Danny about it. The idea is to keep him in the squad."
Pressed on whether Villa had received any offers for a player who joined them for £25million in 2021, Emery replied: "I don't know, the club hasn't told me anything.
“Danny is a very good player in the first XI. Against Brighton he scored two goals and, usually, he gives impact and, today, we needed him and he helped the team like we needed. I’m really so happy with him, his commitment at the beginning and then his performances tonight."
