Aston Villa could be looking to introduce some more experience into their midfield(Image: Europa Press via Getty Images)

Aston Villa are being linked with a surprise move for a veteran Spanish midfielder. The club has reportedly closely monitored the 31-year-old for the last few months.

Unai Emery seems to favour younger, more promising talent. Still, the latest rumours surrounding Luis Milla suggest the manager could be looking to inject some calmness into the backbone of the Villa squad.

Reports coming from Spain suggest Villa have made initial contact over a possible deal for the 31-year-old Getafe playmaker, who has quietly built a reputation as one of La Liga’s most reliable engine room operators.

According to Fichajes, Villa has been tracking Milla for several months, with Emery believed to be a long-time admirer of the Spaniard’s ability to control a game from the midfield and move possession forward when under pressure.

Under Emery, Villa have been transformed into a real attacking power, but Milla could provide a stable point for many of those forward possessions to begin.

Milla has...