Chelsea striker Felix and PSG winger Asensio have both been linked with Villa before Monday night's transfer deadline.
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Speaking on Cadena SER, Monchi said: "Is Joao Felix of interest to Aston Villa? Joao has been a small object of desire for Emery, who trusts in his talent.
"Unai is a specialist in recovering players who were considered lost."
He also revealed: "A month before I arrived, Aston Villa tried to sign Marco Asensio, and for Joao Felix we have tried in all markets."