Sports Journalist · 289 articles
Aston Villa have “concrete interest” in signing Roma’s Manu Kone, a 25-year-old France international whose club’s financial situation could open the door to a summer departure. Here’s everything you need to know.
Harry Kane headed England to a 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Tampa — with Morgan Rogers starting at number ten and Ollie Watkins used unconventionally on the right wing in an acclimatisation exercise in 33-degree heat.
Thomas Tuchel has been specific and generous in his assessment of Ollie Watkins’ World Cup role — identifying the Villa striker as Harry Kane’s primary understudy and praising his “brilliant attitude” since joining the camp.
Jack Grealish’s loan spell at Everton has ended and his Manchester City future remains uncertain, opening the door to the transfer Villa supporters have been dreaming about since 2021. Here’s why a fairytale return makes complete sense.
Youri Tielemans delivered a curling assist for Belgium’s second goal as the Red Devils demolished Tunisia 5-0 in their final World Cup warm-up, with Amadou Onana starting alongside his Villa captain in a dominant Belgian midfield display.
Thomas Tuchel has addressed the transfer speculation surrounding Morgan Rogers and several England teammates, setting out a “common sense” policy that allows deals to proceed while protecting World Cup preparations.
Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee is being praised inside Portugal’s World Cup camp, with A Bola reporting his heavy involvement in dead-ball sessions as Roberto Martínez prepares his squad for North America.
Former Aston Villa goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has been taken to hospital after rupturing his quadricep while saving a penalty at a celebrity World Cup promotional event in Australia with surgery now confirmed as necessary.
Aston Villa’s front of shirt sponsorship fair market value has risen to £26.2m following their Europa League triumph but the club head into the new season without a confirmed shirt sponsor. Here’s the full picture.
Aston Villa have confirmed three pre-season fixtures: a traditional Walsall opener, a Hong Kong showpiece against Bayern Munich, and a trip to Borussia Mönchengladbach — as Emery’s squad prepares for Champions League football.
Aston Villa have smashed their season ticket renewal record, with more than 9,000 supporters renewing on day one despite a fifth consecutive price rise, as demand for Champions League football at Villa Park reaches new heights.
Real Sociedad are standing firm on Ander Barrenetxea’s €75m release clause complicating pursuits from Arsenal, Tottenham and Aston Villa. Here’s the full update on a transfer saga that is gathering serious momentum.
