Andrea Locorotondo is a Data Journalist at Opta with over 8 years of experience in Data Collection. He has been featured on Tuttosport, EA Sports App and Sleeper, specializing in Premier League and Serie A. Andrea holds a SJA and AIPS membership and he frequently appears as a pundit on Italian radio and television shows, including RDS Serie A TV and La Fiera del Calcio, where he shares his insights as a Premier League expert.
Aston Villa have missed the opportunity to sign Borussia Mönchengladbach goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas for a bargain fee, after his €12m release clause expired this week — though a deal may still be possible at a higher price.
Aston Villa look unlikely to pursue Marcus Rashford this summer, despite Unai Emery’s continued admiration for the forward. Wage demands, PSR constraints and the player’s own preference for a move abroad now stand firmly in the way.
Ezri Konsa appears the most likely Villa player to start for England against Croatia in their World Cup opener, while Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins face a more uncertain path into Tuchel’s starting eleven. Here’s the full preview.
Youri Tielemans completed the full 90 minutes and set up the move that led to Belgium’s equaliser, while Amadou Onana played 56 minutes, as the Red Devils drew 1-1 with Egypt in a dramatic World Cup Group G opener in Seattle.
John McGinn’s goggles celebration after scoring Scotland’s World Cup winner against Haiti has captured global attention and the genuinely wholesome backstory behind it involves his nephew, poor eyesight, and a touching gesture of support.
Aston Villa’s pursuit of a striker and a goalkeeper has taken significant new turns, with Guirassy’s brother denying any Fenerbahce agreement and Real Sociedad’s Alex Remiro emerging as a fresh option, while Rogers reportedly opens the door to an Arsenal exit.
Arsenal’s summer transfer plan reportedly centres on three deals — Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola and Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Villa’s £100m valuation of Rogers the headline figure as the Premier League champions look to build on their title triumph.
Newcastle United have no intention of selling Harvey Barnes this summer, with Eddie Howe instead planning to promote the winger to a starting role following Anthony Gordon’s departure to Barcelona. Here’s what it means for Aston Villa.
Aston Villa have identified Zion Suzuki as their leading candidate to replace Emi Martinez, but Manchester United’s interest in the Parma goalkeeper threatens to complicate the pursuit. Here’s everything you need to know.
Victor Lindelöf captained Sweden to a stunning 5-1 victory over Tunisia at the World Cup — completing the most passes on the pitch and five into the final third, in a performance that will delight Unai Emery back at Bodymoor Heath.
John McGinn scored the winner as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in a nerve-shredding World Cup opener, becoming the oldest player ever to score for Scotland at a World Cup, surpassing Kenny Dalglish’s record from 1982.
Emiliano Martinez has passed the necessary medical tests and will start Argentina’s World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, nearly four weeks after playing through a broken finger in Villa’s Europa League final victory over Freiburg
