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title: "Aston Villa: Two scouts set for exit"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-two-scouts-set-for-exit/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Aston Villa"
published: "2021-05-14T06:15:30Z"
modified: "2021-05-14T06:15:30Z"
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# Aston Villa: Two scouts set for exit

**Aston Villa look set to move on two longstanding scouts in a major reshuffle behind the scenes, according to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-two-senior-men-set-to-leave-aston-villa-this-week/).**

### The Lowdown: Villa’s major spending plans

Villa spent [over £90m during the current campaign on five permanent transfers](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/transfers/verein/405), and it looks as if another spending spree is on the way at Villa Park.

Owners Wes Edens and Naseef Sawiris have [pumped around £400m into the club since taking over in 2018](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-aston-villa-big-money-signing-plan-to-keep-grealish/), and according to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-aston-villa-big-money-signing-plan-to-keep-grealish/) back in March, they will spend big this summer in a bid to keep hold of club captain Jack Grealish.

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### The Latest: Friday meeting planned

According to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-two-senior-men-set-to-leave-aston-villa-this-week/), Mick Brown and Alan Wood are set to leave the club.

A Villa source revealed that both Brown and Wood have been told to attend a meeting at the club’s Bodymoor Heath training headquarters on Friday.

The [report](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-two-senior-men-set-to-leave-aston-villa-this-week/) described the likely parting ways of Brown and Wood as a surprise, with the pair working on potential signings under sporting director Johan Lange.

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### The Verdict: A bold move

It’s safe to say that Villa’s [spending during the 2020/21 campaign](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/transfers/verein/405) has been a lot better than their 2019/20 business.

The likes of Ollie Watkins, Matty Cash and Emiliano Martinez have been revelations under Dean Smith, although the loan signing of Ross Barkley hasn’t really worked out.

However, a number of the [arrivals in the 19/20 season](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/transfers/verein/405/plus/1?saison_id=2019&pos=&detailpos=&w_s=) have either been injured for large parts of their stay or struggled on the pitch – Wesley Moraes, Tom Heaton, Mbwana Samatta, Bjorn Engels and Jota spring to mind.

It seems as if Villa have their heart set on an off-field revamp, though, which could have real significance to Lange going forward.

***In other news: Villa keen on Premier League international, many fans are delighted, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-transfer-rumours/aston-villa-fans-react-to-anguissa-interest/).***