Pundit and ex-Aston Villa midfielder Paul Merson told Sky Sports that Barcelona should try to sign Jack Grealish from Aston Villa even if it costs them £120m. The 25-year-old has been outstanding this season and is arguably one of the best playmakers in Europe right now, so it’s a fair argument that a club like […]
Aston Villa aren’t short on central midfielders with Douglas Luiz, John McGinn, Morgan Sanson, Jacob Ramsey and Marvelous Nakamba at their disposal, but Eurosport claim they’re in the market for a new addition – Sheffield United’s Sander Berge. The 23-year-old has three-and-a-half years remaining on his deal at Bramall Lane but could be on his […]
Jack Grealish is expected to represent England in this summer’s European Championships and could put himself in the shop window for potential suitors if he impresses at the tournament. Aston Villa’s biggest fear is losing the 25-year-old, but the reality is that there isn’t a Premier League club among the ‘big six‘ who have a […]
Noel Whelan blasted a number of Aston Villa players and backroom staff afternews of Jack Grealish’s injury was leaked ahead of Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Leicester City. David Ornstein of The Athletic revealed on Sunday that Matt Targett, Conor Hourihane, Neil Taylor, first-team performance analyst Scott Adey-Linforth and physio Rob Marshall all took Grealish out […]
Ross Barkley is coming in for a lot of criticism after underperforming in Aston Villa’s 2-1 defeat to Leicester City at the weekend, leading to many supporters wanting the recall of Conor Hourihane, who is impressing in his loan spell at Swansea City. Barkley has scored just one goal and hasn’t provided an assist […]
Dean Smith has defended Ross Barkley amid criticism over his recent form for Aston Villa, insisting that critical comments are a “long way off the mark” and believing that “his numbers have been good in terms of output”. In quotes reported by the Express and Star, the manager said: It’s a long way off the […]
Keinan Davis was an unused substitute for the fifth consecutive Premier League game as Aston Villa lost 2-1 to Leicester City on Sunday, which could raise uncertainty over his long-term future. The 23-year-old has made just eight appearances in all competitions this season, scoring one goal and supplying one assist (Transfermarkt). Davis has amassed only […]
Anwar El Ghazi underperformed in Aston Villa’s 2-1 defeat to Leicester City and was substituted in the second half of Sunday’s clash, so he might lose his place in the starting lineup when the Claret and Blues travel to face Leeds United on Saturday. The 25-year-old failed to register a shot or deliver an accurate […]
Douglas Luiz underperformed in Aston Villa’s 2-1 defeat to Leicester City and was substituted in the second half, leading to many supporters calling for a change in midfield ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Leeds United. The 22-year-old has struggled for form in recent weeks, resulting in Dean Smith substituting him in Villa’s 3-1 defeat to […]
Aston Villa suffered a 2-1 defeat to Leicester City on Sunday afternoon and Ahmed Elmohamady was one of the players criticised by numerous supporters for his performance. The 33-year-old came in for the injured Matty Cash at right-back but struggled to contain Harvey Barnes over the 90 minutes. For Leicester’s first goal, he was drawn […]
Aston Villa suffered a 2-1 defeat to Leicester City on Sunday afternoon and Ross Barkley was one of many players who underperformed on the day. The 27-year-old was once again hooked in the second half and didn’t seem happy with the decision. Barkley saw a lot of the ball at Villa Park but didn’t make […]
Jack Grealish was a notable absentee for Aston Villa in Sunday afternoon’s defeat to Leicester City, ending his run of 48 consecutive Premier League appearances, according to BBC Sport. There was no official word on Grealish’s condition until Sky Sports announced his leg injury an hour before kick-off, but Dean Smith was angry at the […]