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Elliott Cuff

Sports Journalist · 54 articles

Villa chose Nakamba over French midfielder Santamaria
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Villa chose Nakamba over French midfielder Santamaria

Aston Villa missed out on the chance to sign midfielder Baptise Santamaria from French outfit Angers earlier this window, according to reports, with the club rejecting a €10million offer. The report comes from RMC (via GFFN) who claim that the newly promoted Premier League club had made a concrete offer, tabling an opening bid for […]

Green joined Preston on season-long loan
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Green joined Preston on season-long loan

Aston Villa starlet Andre Green has signed for Preston North End on a season-long loan. The 21-year old winger is highly regarded at Bodymoor Heath and following Villa’s high profile spending spree this summer, Dean Smith will be hoping for the youngster to get some valuable minutes under his belt at Deepdale. The arrivals of […]

Monaco looking to swoop on Aston Villa target Perin
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Monaco looking to swoop on Aston Villa target Perin

Monaco are interesting in signing reported Aston Villa target Mattia Perin, according to reports in Italy. The Italy international goalkeeper had been linked with a move to the Villans, as the newly promoted Premier League side were keen to add another goalkeeper this summer. However with Dean Smith’s side having signed Tom Heaton from Burnley […]

Villa given transfer boost in Etheridge pursuit
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Villa given transfer boost in Etheridge pursuit

Aston Villa have received a transfer boost, with Liverpool having confirmed that they have no interest in Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge. The Bluebirds ‘keeper has been attracting attention this summer following the clubs relegation from the Premier League, and the Villans are keen on the 29-year old. Reports earlier this week had suggested that […]

Villa transfer target Bahoken given valuation by club
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Villa transfer target Bahoken given valuation by club

Aston Villa linked striker Stephane Bahoken has been given his price tag after his agent held discussions with club Angers. The 26 year old, who has scored 11 goals for the Ligue 1 side this season, has attracted interest from a number of clubs across the continent. As well as Villa, Sheffield United were said […]

Smith warns Villa squad that no one is guaranteed a start
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Smith warns Villa squad that no one is guaranteed a start

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has warned his side that despite their impressive recent run of results, no player is guaranteed his spot. The Villans beat fellow play-off rival Bristol City 2-1 at the weekend, extending their unbeaten run to eight matches. Tammy Abraham and Conor Hourihane scored for the home side, while star man […]

Villa face Rangers in race for Croatian midfielder Vukovic
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Villa face Rangers in race for Croatian midfielder Vukovic

Aston Villa will face competition from Rangers for Croatian midfielder Josip Vukovic, according to reports. The 26-year old has impressed for Portuguese club Maritimo this season, on loan from Ukrainian side Olimpik Donetsk, making 19 appearances for the relegation threatened club.  The former Croatia youth international has been linked with a move to England in […]

Carroll returns to Swansea after Villa injury
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Carroll returns to Swansea after Villa injury

Aston Villa have lost loan midfielder Tom Carroll for the remainder of the season, with the player having returned to Wales after suffering a season-ending injury. The 26-year old has struggled with a hip problem for much of the current campaign, having made just 13 appearances for Swansea before moving to Villa Park in January. […]

Smith plays down severity of Abraham injury
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Smith plays down severity of Abraham injury

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has provided an update on the injury status of loan striker Tammy Abraham. The Chelsea forward, on a season-long loan deal with the Villans, hobbled off towards the end of Villa’s 3-0 win over Middlesbrough on Saturday, and there had been concerns that Abraham was set to spend significant time […]

Sheehan believes Grealish is key to promotion
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Sheehan believes Grealish is key to promotion

Luton defender Alan Sheehan believes Jack Grealish holds the key to success for Aston Villa. The attacking midfielder has been missing with a shin injury since early December, and Sheehan believes that Dean Smith’s side have suffered without his presence.  Smith initially started his Villa Park career well, but has fallen off slightly in recent […]

Villa goalkeeper Kalinic hailed for ‘step forward’ switch
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Villa goalkeeper Kalinic hailed for ‘step forward’ switch

Former Croatia international goalkeeper Mario Galinović has hailed Lovre Kalinić’s decision to join Aston Villa, claiming the move was a career ‘step forward’. The current Croatia first-choice was signed from Belgian side Gent in January on a four-and-a-half-year deal, and has already made four starts for the Villans in the Championship. Despite only keeping one […]

Aston Villa confirm Guilbert signing
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Aston Villa confirm Guilbert signing

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of French defender, who signs from Ligue 1 outfit Caen for an undisclosed fee. The former France Under-21s international full-back has returned to Caen for the remainder of the season, and will link up with the Villans ahead of next season. Twitter: We are delighted to announce the signing […]