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Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan
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Bundesliga side Cologne have reportedly opened discussions with Club Brugge regarding the signing of Aston Villa target Marvelous Nakamba. According to reports in Belgium, cited by the Birmingham Mail, Cologne, who earned promotion back to the German top flight last season, have made a first move for the Zimbabwe international. The holding midfielder has been linked […]
Aston Villa have reportedly joined Everton and La Liga side Valencia in the race to land Lille forward Rafael Leao this summer. According to Spanish outlet Superdeporte, cited by Sports Witness, Villa have emerged as contenders to land the exciting youngster, who is available to leave the Ligue 1 side for €30m this summer. Villa boss Dean […]
Liverpool and Aston Villa have been tracking Southampton defender Matt Targett this summer ahead of a potential summer move. And it appears as if Dean Smith’s side are ready to firm up their initial interest with an official offer in the region of £8 million, according to the Express and Star. Welsh international Neil Taylor is […]
Aston Villa have been heavily linked with a move for Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips this summer. Dean Smith is desperate to bolster his options in front of the back four after releasing experienced duo Mile Jedinak and Glenn Whelan following promotion to the Premier League. Villa were reportedly preparing a £14m move for the […]
Aston Villa are reportedly willing to pay Nantes £9m and include goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic in a deal for long-term target Valentin Rongier this summer. According to reports in the Croatian media, cited by the Birmingham Mail, Villa are willing to allow Kalinic to head to France in a bid to tempt the Ligue 1 side into selling the highly-rated […]
Aston Villa will reportedly make an improved offer for Bristol City defender Adam Webster, according to the Daily Mirror, cited by HITC. Villa reportedly had a £12m bid turned down by the Robins this week, however, the 24-year-old, who is also wanted by Leicester and Southampton, appears to be one of Dean Smith’s top transfer […]
Aston Villa have been handed a major blow in their pursuit of Southampton’s Matt Targett following Inter Milan’s and Atletico Madrid’s interest in Ryan Bertrand. According to the Daily Mail, cited by HITC, the Saints will now promote Targett as their first choice left-back next season and sell Bertrand, who has attracted some shock interest from Spain and […]
Aston Villa are reportedly leading the race to sign Zimbabwe midfielder Marvelous Nakamba this summer. According to Zimbabwe outlet The Chronicle, Villa are thought to ready to splash £20m on the energetic midfielder, who currently plies his trade with Belgian giants Club Brugge. Boss Dean Smith looks to be keen on bolstering his options in the middle of […]
Aston Villa are thought to be preparing a permanent offer for Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe, according to the Daily Mail. According to the report, Villa are hoping a bid in the region of £8m will be enough to tempt the Red Devils to part ways with the 21-year-old on a permanent basis. Tuanzebe played a key […]
Stoke City are appearing to be planning for life without Aston Villa target Jack Butland, with the Potters closing in on a deal for Barnsley keeper Adam Davies. According to the Sentinel, cited by the Birmingham Mail, Nathan Jones looks set to land the highly-rated Davies, along with midfielder Nick Powell and striker Lee Gregory on free transfers. […]
Aston Villa are thought to be plotting a move for versatile Huddersfield Town defender Terence Kongolo, according to Football Insider. The Dutch defender joined the Terriers on a permanent basis last summer from Monaco and became a regular under both David Wagner and Jan Siewert at the John Smith’s Stadium, making 32 appearances in Huddersfield’s relegation campaign. […]
Aston Villa have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Brentford striker Neal Maupay, with the 22-year-old in talks with La Liga side Sevilla. According to L’Équipe, cited by GFFN, Sevilla reportedly met with the forward’s representatives over the weekend ahead of a possible summer move. The 22-year-old has found the back of the net with […]