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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

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Leeds not interested in Villa target Cahill
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Leeds not interested in Villa target Cahill

Leeds United have no interest in signing former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, despite recent reports suggesting the Whites were keen on the free agent, according to Sky Sports. The former England international is reportedly being tracked by Aston Villa, with Dean Smith keen on bolstering his defensive options even further this summer.  Villa recently announced […]

Ezri Konsa closing in on £12m Aston Villa move
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Ezri Konsa closing in on £12m Aston Villa move

Aston Villa are thought to be closing in on a deal for Brentford defender Ezri Konsa, according to Sky Sports. The report suggests that a £12 million move for the England Under 21 international is progressing, which would see the player become Villa’s seventh summer signing. Villa have already spent around £67 million on six […]

Leeds reportedly join Villa in Cahill pursuit
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Leeds reportedly join Villa in Cahill pursuit

Leeds United have joined Aston Villa in the race to sign former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill. According to Football Insider, cited by the Daily Star, the Whites are keen on replacing Pontus Jansson with the former England international and have been offered the player his intermediaries. The 33-year-old ended his seven-year association with the Blues earlier […]

United to loan out Tuanzebe if they complete Maguire deal
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United to loan out Tuanzebe if they complete Maguire deal

Manchester United will only let Axel Tuanzebe rejoin Aston Villa on loan if they land Leicester City’s Harry Maguire this summer, according to the Metro. The 21-year-old has made a total of 35 appearances during his previous two Villa Park loan stints, helping the club to the Premier League last season with some impressive performances […]

Aston Villa hold initial Gary Cahill talks
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Aston Villa hold initial Gary Cahill talks

Aston Villa have held talks with former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, according to the Telegraph, cited by HITC. The report suggests that initial talks have been held, however, a potential Villa Park return for Cahill still needs work. The 33-year-old left Chelsea at the end of the previous campaign and has been linked with numerous […]

Villa target Austin left out of Southampton’s pre-season training camp squad
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Villa target Austin left out of Southampton’s pre-season training camp squad

Southampton striker and Aston Villa target Charlie Austin has been left out of the Saints’ pre-season Austria training camp squad. BBC reporter Adam Blackmore shared the news that Austin was one of the notable absentees left out of the 26-man squad, which has increased speculation over the 30-year-old’s future.  Twitter: #saintsfc Stuart Armstrong not going […]

Aston Villa sign Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth
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Aston Villa sign Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Tyrone Mings, with the defender joining on a permanent basis from fellow Premier League side Bournemouth, Sky Sports report.  The towering 26-year-old spent six months on loan at Villa Park and was instrumental in Villa’s promotion-winning side last season.  Dean Smith was desperate to bring the central defender back to […]

Smith flies to Egypt in bid to push through £10m Trezeguet move
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Smith flies to Egypt in bid to push through £10m Trezeguet move

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith reportedly flew out to Egypt in a bid to push through a proposed move for wide man Mahmoud Trezeguet, according to the BBC, cited by HITC. The report suggests that Smith and Villa sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch were in Cairo for Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations clash against South Africa, keeping […]

Sheffield United plotting record bid for Villa-linked Maupay
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Sheffield United plotting record bid for Villa-linked Maupay

Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Norwich City have all been linked with moves for Brentford’s Neal Maupay this summer, however, it appears as if Sheffield United are considering a record offer for the Frenchman. According to the Daily Mirror, the Blades, who recently broke their club record transfer with the arrival of Luke Freeman from […]

Villa target Mahmoud Trezeguet keen on Kasimpasa exit
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Villa target Mahmoud Trezeguet keen on Kasimpasa exit

Aston Villa, Watford and Everton have all been linked with a move for Kasimpasa winger Mahmoud Trezeguet. And according to Turkish outlet Takvim, cited bu Inside Futbol, the wide man has informed Kasimpasa officials that he wants to leave the club this summer. The 24-year-old is currently away on international duty with Egypt, playing alongside Villa full-back Ahmed Elmohamady in […]

Leeds make bid for potential Phillips replacement
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Leeds make bid for potential Phillips replacement

Leeds United have reportedly made a bid for Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Ivan Sunjic.  According to the Daily Mail, the Whites have made a move for the Croatia U21 international captain, who could be signed as a potential replacement for Aston Villa target Kalvin Phillips. Dean Smith is keen on adding the 23-year-old to his midfield ranks after his […]

Aston Villa considering Jack Stephens move
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Aston Villa considering Jack Stephens move

Aston Villa are reportedly considering a move for Southampton defender Jack Stephens. According to the Daily Mirror, cited by HITC, Villa are considering making a move for Stephens, days after completing a deal for left-back Matt Targett. Villa reportedly paid the Saints a fee in the region of £15m for Targett’s services, with boss Dean Smith now […]