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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

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Aston Villa keen on Roma forward Gregoire Defrel
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Aston Villa keen on Roma forward Gregoire Defrel

Aston Villa are thought to be showing an interest in AS Roma forward Gregoire Defrel. According to Italian outlet Il Messaggero, cited by Sports Witness, Villa are showing a real interest in the French forward, who spent last season out on loan with Sampdoria. Defrel scored 12 times in all competitions during his loan spell and has since […]

Wolves enter race for Aston Villa target Rafael Leao
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Wolves enter race for Aston Villa target Rafael Leao

Wolves have reportedly joined the race to sign Lille forward Rafael Leao this summer. That’s according to Portuguese outlet CM Jornal, cited by HITC, who claim that Nuno Espirito Santo is keen to land the highly-rated 20-year-old ahead of both Aston Villa and Everton. Villa and Everton have been linked with the player in recent weeks, with […]

Aston Villa tracking Fulham’s Marcus Bettinelli
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Aston Villa tracking Fulham’s Marcus Bettinelli

Aston Villa are reportedly keeping tabs on Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli. According to the Daily Mail, cited by The Boot Room, Villa, along with fellow Premier League side Bournemouth, are both tracking the 27-year-old, with Dean Smith keen on bringing in another shot-stopper to rival Jed Steer. Villa have already been linked with multiple English keepers, […]

Villa moving closer to Trezeguet deal with move reportedly “all done”
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Villa moving closer to Trezeguet deal with move reportedly “all done”

Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on Egyptian winger Trezeguet, who is set to join for €11 million. Turkish outlet TRT Spor, cited by the Birmingham Mail, insist that Villa have beaten Serie A side Sampdoria to the wide man’s signature, with the Italian side refusing to match Villa’s bid. Italian outlet, Tuttomercatoweb, go on to add that a […]

Leeds United plotting £7.5m Chester move
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Leeds United plotting £7.5m Chester move

Leeds United are reportedly plotting a £7.5 million move for Aston Villa defedner James Chester. That’s according to the Daily Star, cited by the Birmingham Mail, who claim that Marcelo Bielsa wants to make a move for the 30-year-old after the Whites sold Pontus Jansson to Brentford. Chester made 28 appearances last season, with the centre-back missing […]

Bundesliga trio keen on Aston Villa target Ampadu
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Bundesliga trio keen on Aston Villa target Ampadu

Aston Villa are thought to be interested in taking Chelsea midfielder Ethan Ampadu on a season-long loan this summer. However, according to the Express, cited by the Daily Star, German trio RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are also keen on the versatile midfielder. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard recently revealed that the midfielder would more […]

Wolves leapfrog Villa in Kalvin Phillips pursuit
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Wolves leapfrog Villa in Kalvin Phillips pursuit

Wolves are reportedly leading the race to sign Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips, the Daily Star report.  The report claims that the Whites star is still struggling to agree on a new deal at Elland Road, with Aston Villa long-term admirers of the 23-year-old.  Villa had been heavily tipped to sign the holding midfielder ahead […]

Nakamba’s camp confident Villa move can be done quickly
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Nakamba’s camp confident Villa move can be done quickly

Aston Villa are thought to be €2 million away from Club Brugge’s €12 million valuation of midfielder Marvelous Nakamba. However, according to Belgian outlet Het Belang van Limburg, relayed in an article by Sports Witness, Nakamba’s camp are confident a deal can go through fairly quickly.  The powerful midfielder recently went AWOL in an attempt to force through a move to […]

Villa target Ampadu to leave Chelsea on loan
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Villa target Ampadu to leave Chelsea on loan

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has confirmed that Aston Villa target Ethan Ampadu will leave Stamford Bridge on loan this summer, the Daily Mail report. The report states that Villa have been interested in the versatile midfielder, with Dean Smith keen on adding to his ranks in front of the back four after releasing Glenn Whelan […]

Tottenham join Villa in Kalvin Phillips pursuit
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Tottenham join Villa in Kalvin Phillips pursuit

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips, according to the Daily Mirror.  Aston Villa have been keen on the holding midfielder all summer, however, a plethora of Premier League sides, including Spurs, are now showing an interest in the 23-year-old.  Newcastle United, Wolves and Bournemouth have also been tracking the player, with […]

Villa in advanced talks with Reims for defender Bjorn Engels
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Villa in advanced talks with Reims for defender Bjorn Engels

Aston Villa are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims to sign Belgian defender Bjorn Engels. According to French outlet L’Equipe, cited by GFFN, Villa are in discussions with the French side regarding the services of Engels, who joined from Olympiacos last summer. The 24-year-old is under contract with the French outfit until 2023 and […]

Burnley willing to sell Villa target Tom Heaton
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Burnley willing to sell Villa target Tom Heaton

Burnley will only sell Tom Heaton this summer if Aston Villa come in with a better offer, according to the Daily Mirror. The report states that Heaton has held face-to-face talks with Clarets boss Sean Dyche this week and will be allowed to move on if the Lancashire side receive a suitable bid. Villa are thought to […]