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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

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Villa to pay £4m to five unwanted stars if they secure promotion
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Villa to pay £4m to five unwanted stars if they secure promotion

Aston Villa will have to pay out a total of around £4m to a number of unwanted first-team members if they achieve promotion to the Premier League later this month in the play-off final. According to the Daily Mirror, cited by talkSPORT, the club will have to increase the wages of Ross McCormack, Scott Hogan, Gary […]

Aston Villa keen on Lincoln winger Bruno Andrade
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Aston Villa keen on Lincoln winger Bruno Andrade

Aston Villa are reportedly keen on Lincoln City winger Bruno Andrade, according to Lincolnshire Live.  The 25-year-old has been one of the Imps’ standout performers this season after joining from Boreham Wood last summer.  The Portuguese wide man scored 11 goals in all competitions as Danny Cowley’s side claimed the League Two title.  And that […]

Aston Villa interested in free agent Gary Hooper
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Aston Villa interested in free agent Gary Hooper

Aston Villa are reportedly keen on securing the services of free agent Gary Hooper this summer, according to the Daily Record. The 31-year-old has featured just six times for Sheffield Wednesday this season, scoring his only goal of the campaign against Dean Smith’s side back in April. Hooper opened the scoring for Steve Bruce’s side […]

Aston Villa join race for teenage sensation Erkan Eyibil
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Aston Villa join race for teenage sensation Erkan Eyibil

Aston Villa have joined a plethora of clubs, including play-off rivals West Brom, in the race to sign German teenager Erkan Eyibil, according to Turkish-Football. The 17-year-old, who has been labelled as the next Mesut Ozil, currently plies his trade with Mainz and has caught the eye of numerous clubs around Europe in recent months. The teenager […]

Wolves make offer for Aston Villa target Marega
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Wolves make offer for Aston Villa target Marega

Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly made a €40m offer for FC Porto striker Moussa Marega, who is also on the radar of Aston Villa. According to reports in France, cited by the Birmingham Mail, the Wanderers have submitted an offer for the powerful striker after his impressive performances this season.  The 28-year-old was a target for Villa last […]

Bielsa frustrated after Hourihane avoids FA punishment
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Bielsa frustrated after Hourihane avoids FA punishment

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has voiced his frustration after Conor Hourihane avoided a violent conduct charge from the FA.  The Irish midfielder was amongst several Leeds and Villa players involved in a bust-up following Mateusz Klich’s controversial opener on Sunday.  The Polish international continued to play on while Villa striker Jonathan Kodja remained down, […]

PSG owners monitoring Aston Villa ahead of possible takeover
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PSG owners monitoring Aston Villa ahead of possible takeover

Paris Saint-Germain’s owners are closely following four Championship sides ahead of a potential takeover, according to Sport Witness, cited by the Mirror. Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) purchased the French giants back in 2011 and are reportedly willing to invest in a second-tier outfit. The company have turned PSG into a European powerhouse over recent years and currently […]

Aston Villa expected to make Tyrone Mings bid
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Aston Villa expected to make Tyrone Mings bid

Aston Villa are expected to make a bid for on-loan defender Tyrone Mings once the season reaches its conclusion. The 26-year-old has played a key role in Villa’s exceptional form in recent months since arriving from Premier League side Bournemouth in January.  The defender made the move to Villa Park on a loan deal until […]

Villa plotting summer move for Chelsea striker Taylor-Crossdale
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Villa plotting summer move for Chelsea striker Taylor-Crossdale

Aston Villa are preparing a summer move for young Chelsea striker Martell Taylor-Crossdale, with the teenager’s current Blues contract up in the summer, Football Insider report. Villa have enjoyed the services of Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham this season, with the 21-year-old finding the back of the net on 25 occasions in the Championship. Abraham may return […]

Dean Smith provides Tammy Abraham injury update
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Dean Smith provides Tammy Abraham injury update

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has revealed that he doesn’t expect star striker Tammy Abraham to be fit for Monday’s clash against Millwall after picking up a shoulder injury, the Daily Star report. The 21-year-old netted his 25th league goal of the season in Villa’s 2-0 win over Bolton on Friday, which also relegated Wanderers to […]

Brendan Rodgers keen on summer move for John McGinn
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Brendan Rodgers keen on summer move for John McGinn

New Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is reportedly keen on bringing Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn to the King Power Stadium in the summer, the Birmingham Mail report. Rodgers, who was announced as Claude Puel’s successor in the week, attempted to sign the Scottish international for Celtic last summer, however, McGinn decided to join Villa from […]

Five possible Aston Villa summer departures
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Five possible Aston Villa summer departures

Aston Villa look set for a busy summer, with both incomings and outgoings expected at Villa Park. Dean Smith’s side, which is packed with Premier League experience, currently sit 10th in the Championship ahead of their fixture at Stoke City on Saturday afternoon. If Villa fail to win promotion to the Premier League this season, […]