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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

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Villa target Kent open to permanent Liverpool exit
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Villa target Kent open to permanent Liverpool exit

Aston Villa have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Liverpool winger Ryan Kent, with the 22-year-old keen on a permanent Anfield exit.  According to Goal, Kent isn’t keen on another temporary move away and will turn down Leeds United’s proposed loan move.  Rangers are also keen on the wide man, however, Steven […]

Villa monitoring Cordoba forward Andres Martin
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Villa monitoring Cordoba forward Andres Martin

Aston Villa are reportedly considering a move for Cordoba forward Andres Martin, according to Spanish outlet Cordopolis, cited by This is Futbol. The report claims that Cordoba will consider parting ways with the highly-rated teenager for just £2.7m this summer, with Villa the only English side linked with the striker. Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, […]

Tony Mowbray confident Bradley Dack will turn down Aston Villa move
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Tony Mowbray confident Bradley Dack will turn down Aston Villa move

Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray is confident star midfielder Bradley Dack will turn down a move to either Aston Villa or Brighton & Hove Albion this summer. Dean Smith is thought to be a big admirer of the player, with Villa linked with a move for the attacking midfielder following their promotion to the Premier […]

Aston Villa join race for Celta Vigo’s Maxi Gomez
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Aston Villa join race for Celta Vigo’s Maxi Gomez

Aston Villa could challenge West Ham in the race to sign Celta Vigo forward Maxi Gomez this summer. According to Defensor Sporting Club chief Ney Castillo, cited by HITC, Dean Smith’s side have emerged as surprise contenders to rival the Hammers for the highly-rated striker. The Hammers have been monitoring Gomez for over a year […]

Villa to rival Southampton in move for Nantes midfielder Rongier
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Villa to rival Southampton in move for Nantes midfielder Rongier

Aston Villa are reportedly considering a summer move for Nantes captain Valentin Rongier, according to French outlet Le Foot, cited by Sport Witness. Dean Smith looks set to be a busy man in the current window as he prepares his side for a Premier League return and has identified Rongier as a possible signing. The 24-year-old, who […]

Villa target Maupay open to Premier League move
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Villa target Maupay open to Premier League move

Aston Villa target Neal Maupay is reportedly favouring a move to the Premier League this summer, according to the Evening Standard. The Brentford forward was linked with a move to Villa Park back in January, however, a deal never materialised after the Bees demanded £20m for the Frenchman. However, after Villa claimed the final spot in […]

Aston Villa considering move for Leeds’ Kemar Roofe
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Aston Villa considering move for Leeds’ Kemar Roofe

Aston Villa are reportedly considering a summer move for Leeds United forward Kemar Roofe, according to Football Insider.  The 26-year-old is entering his final 12 months on his current Whites contract and is yet to agree terms over a new deal at Elland Road. Roofe scored 15 times under Marcelo Bielsa last season, including a dramatic […]

Whelan, Hutton and Elphick set for Aston Villa exits
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Whelan, Hutton and Elphick set for Aston Villa exits

Experienced Aston Villa trio Glenn Whelan, Alan Hutton and Tommy Elphick will all be let go by the club this summer, according to the Mirror, cited by HITC. All three are out of contract and reportedly won’t be offered new deals ahead of Villa’s return to the Premier League. Holding midfielder Whelan made 38 appearances […]

Aston Villa join race for Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips
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Aston Villa join race for Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips

Aston Villa are set to bring in numerous fresh faces over the summer to bolster their squad for their Premier League return.  On loan stars, Tyrone Mings, Tammy Abraham and Anwar El Ghazi have all been linked over potential permanent moves after Dean Smith’s side defeated Frank Lampard’s Derby County at Wembley.  One area of the side […]

El Ghazi hoping for permanent Aston Villa stay
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El Ghazi hoping for permanent Aston Villa stay

Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi is hoping to make his loan move permanent over the summer after helping the club back to the Premier League.  The wide man opened the scoring at Wembley Stadium on Monday just before half time as Dean Smith’s side defeated Frank Lampard’s Derby County.  John McGinn doubled Villa’s advantage on […]

Luton boss admits Justin could be sold following Villa offer
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Luton boss admits Justin could be sold following Villa offer

Luton Town boss Graeme Jones has admitted he is facing up to the reality of losing star defender James Justin this summer.  Villa reportedly made a £7.5m offer for Justin in recent days, with Leicester City also thought to be monitoring the teenager.  The highly-rated left-back has played a key role in the Hatters’ League One […]

Anwar El Ghazi offered Olympiacos move
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Anwar El Ghazi offered Olympiacos move

Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi has been offered the chance to sign for Greek giants Olympiacos this summer. According to Greek outlet Sdna, relayed in an article by Sport Witness, El Ghazi’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is looking at a possible move to Greece for the player. The 24-year-old has been a regular under Dean Smith this season and […]