If top players want the prestige of Champions League and money that means English teams. There is 1 who can guarantee qualification and that's City. The others are in and out. Good chance yearly with Liverpool and Arsenal but both have had seasons out of it recently. Then it's Man Utd and Chelsea we all know they are basket cases. Last 3 are Villa Spurs and Newcastle.
So if a player wants guaranteed Champions Lesgue it's City or a pay cut abroad.
Villa are in a strong position for any player at the moment every one pulling in the same direction. Brilliant Manager, Owners, Set Up.
No player is going to want to bail on us if we fail to make it this year.
They all see the trajectory of the club and other players will see that too and want to be part of it.
Just keep doing what we are doing and see what happens enjoy the ride.