Crippy Cooke

Frederic Guilbert’s future at Aston Villa is complicated. The 26-year-old isn’t commanding a regular starting place under Dean Smith as Matty Cash and Ahmed Elmohamady are ahead of him in the pecking order, but the Frenchman will be needed next season when the Egyptian’s contract expires. Until then, however, Football Insider claimed that Smith is […]

Aston Villa aren’t short of options at centre-back with Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa, Kortney Hause and Bjorn Engels on the books. However, Engels could be on his way out this month amid interest from clubs in Belgium, which could force Dean Smith into signing a replacement. According to 90min, Aston Villa are interested in Celtic […]

The Daily Mirror has reported that Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is considering a move for David Brooks to bolster his wide options. Villa are expected to offload Henri Lansbury if interest arises, could benefit from upgrading on Conor Hourihane (one goal since December 2019) and may struggle to turn Ross Barkley’s loan move permanent […]

Aston Villa aren’t short of attacking midfielders with Jack Grealish, Ross Barkley and Jacob Ramsey at their disposal. However, Barkley is only on loan until June while Ramsey is getting mere cameo appearances, so the Midlands outfit could benefit from a tried-and-tested playmaker who can make a lasting long-term impact. The Daily Mirror reported that […]

Ahmed Elmohamady is expected to leave Aston Villa at the end of the season. His contract expires in July and the Midlands outfit have no intention of extending his deal beyond 2021. The 33-year-old told Al-Nahar TV (via Birmingham Live) in November that he had offers to leave Villa last summer but opted to stay […]

Carney Chukwuemeka, Louie Barry, Aaron Ramsey, Tyreik Wright and Lamare Bogarde could all feature for Aston Villa in tonight’s FA Cup meeting with Liverpool after a virus outbreak left Dean Smith and the entire first team forced to self-isolate, and Gregg Evans of The Athletic reported that Jadon Philogene-Bidance may also be included. The 18-year-old […]

Gregg Evans of The Athletic reported that Aston Villa will fulfil tonight’s FA Cup meeting with Liverpool by using players from the under-23s and academy after Dean Smith and the entire first team were forced to isolate following a virus outbreak which caused Bodymoor Heath to close. Carney Chukwuemeka, Aaron Ramsey, Tyreik Wright and Lamare […]

Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training ground was hit by a virus outbreak this week and Gregg Evans reported for The Athletic that a number of under-23 and academy players will be drafted in so that tonight’s FA Cup meeting with Liverpool can be fulfilled. Carney Chukwuemeka is among those who stand to benefit, and there […]

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Christian Eriksen, but Corriere dello Sport claimed (h/t Sport Witness) that the 28-year-old would prefer a move to a bigger club. Although Villa’s interest has been called ‘timid’, they’re better off avoiding Eriksen as his Inter Milan form has gone to pieces. The Danish international joined […]

Aston Villa always knew they would be faced with enquiries for Jack Grealish when the winter transfer window opened, but a report from the Daily Mail claimed that they plan to dismiss them all. It’s a brave call, however, as the playmaker has once admitted wanting to leave Villa Park and may be seduced by […]

Aston Villa released a statement on Thursday afternoon explaining that Bodymoor Heath training ground would be closed following a large virus outbreak. While the BBC has reported that tonight’s FA Cup clash at home to Liverpool could be in doubt, the Midlands club issued a statement saying that they are working with the FA to […]

Jack Grealish has four years remaining on his contract at Aston Villa and hasn’t shown any desire to leave this campaign, but The Athletic claimed that Manchester United aren’t giving up in their pursuit of the 25-year-old. A bid from the Red Devils for the England international reportedly depends on two factors – Paul Pogba’s […]