Steven Gerrard pulled off a coup bringing Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa in January but may struggle turning it into a permanent deal. Although Villa have the option to sign the 29-year-old for £33m, his lofty wage demands and ambition to play at the highest level could prove a stumbling block in negotiations. It would […]
Ashley Young has an uncertain future at Aston Villa as he’s out of contract in the coming months and isn’t commanding a starting place under Steven Gerrard, but Carlton Palmer believes he’s worth retaining for at least another season because he’s a ‘great asset’. The 36-year-old re-joined Villa on a 12-month deal from Inter Milan […]
Simon Jones believes Philippe Coutinho’s lofty wage demands could prevent Aston Villa signing him permanently this summer, but Dean Jones says a ‘problem’ Steven Gerrard may have is the club’s standing in Europe. Coutinho is expected to leave Barcelona this summer after struggling for form and playing time, but Jones told Give Me Sport that […]
Aston Villa would like to sign Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal after how well he’s impressed on loan, but Simon Jordan questions whether it’s possible for the two parties to agree terms given his lofty salary demands. The 29-year-old has scored four goals with three assists in nine Premier League games this season, creating […]
Ollie Watkins has an uncertain future at Aston Villa after struggling for form and being linked with a move away in January. He’s featured regularly this season but appeared to be unhappy at the turn of the year while enduring multiple goal droughts, so Kevin Campbell wonders if this campaign will be his last. The […]
Aston Villa aren’t short of strikers with Danny Ings, Ollie Watkins, Cameron Archer and Keinan Davis on the books, but Watkins has an uncertain future due to his inconsistency and happiness, Archer may not be a first-team regular next season and Davis is expected to leave permanently after falling down the pecking order, so Steven […]
There aren’t many players to have suffered such a rise and fall like Aston Villa left-back Matt Targett this season, going from being an influential player to surplus to requirements in just a matter of months, and Kevin Phillips believes he’s been mistreated by Steven Gerrard. The 26-year-old was voted Aston Villa Players’ Player of […]
Jacob Ramsey made 22 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa last season but only amassed 614 minutes of playing time, so 2021/22 is certainly his breakout campaign at senior level. The 20-year-old has started 22 league games, scoring six goals with one assist, so the future looks bright for Ramsey. He’s impressed so much as […]
Ezri Konsa has been a regular alongside Tyrone Mings this season but may have an uncertain future after losing his starting place in recent weeks. The 24-year-old featured in 22 of Aston Villa’s first 24 Premier League games but has only played in one of their last six due to suspension and Steven Gerrard opting […]
Jacob Ramsey has impressed for Aston Villa this season and Gareth Southgate is considering the 20-year-old for an England call-up ahead of March’s internationals. The Three Lions have two friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast as they prepare for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and Kevin Campbell hopes Ramsey will make the squad for […]
Aston Villa have a number of academy graduates to play first-team football this season and John Townley of Birmingham Live believes Ben Chrisene could be next hot prospect to make the step up. Carney Chukwuemeka, Aaron Ramsey, Tim Iroegbunam and Hayden Lindley are four teenagers that have been given senior opportunities this season. Jacob Ramsey, […]
Aston Villa would like to sign Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal as he’s impressed since joining on loan from Barcelona, but the financial package may prove a stumbling block. Villa have no problem triggering the 29-year-old’s €40m (£33.6m) buying option, but they may struggle to match his £480k-per-week wages. Coutinho has been a revelation […]