A huge transfer saved the club from being sanctioned by the Premier League.
A surprise Premier League club were 'hours away' from a 10-point deduction amid Leicester City winning their appeal against a charge over Profit and Sustainability Rules .An independent panel found the league did not have the jurisdiction to punish the Foxes, who returned to the top flight at the first time of asking last season.
In a separate transaction, Villa agreed deals to sign youngsters Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from the Serie A side.Villa's director of football operations Damian Vidagany said: "We found ourselves in a situation where we had make an important profit to avoid being in breach with the PSR . It was very challenging.
"From May 20 until June 30 is normally the holiday period for everyone in football, but for us it was a very difficult moment. It's not just about selling players who will ensure you make a profit."At the same time, you have to sell the players that Unai Emery believes are not crucial for the team."
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