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Freelance football writer with a huge passion for the game. Liverpool fanatic since the 1990s, for my sins.
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Alan Hutton has urged his former club Aston Villa to sign Josh King from Bournemouth in the coming days. Premier League clubs have until Friday to sign EFL players, prior to the transfer cutoff, meaning plenty of quickfire business could yet be done. Villa have enjoyed a superb transfer window, not only keeping hold of […]
Mason Mount has lauded the quality of Jack Grealish as a player, as the pair work alongside one another on England duty. Grealish is one of the most highly-rated players in the country at the moment, helped by his masterful performance for Aston Villa in their 7-2 hammering of Liverpool. The 25-year-old could start for […]
Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has revealed that he is against Project Big Picture, ahead of a Premier League shareholders’ meeting. The new proposals were revealed by the Telegraph over the weekend, in what was described as the ‘biggest changes to English football in a generation and an extraordinary overhaul of the Premier League’. […]
Aston Villa could still sign Said Benrahma in this transfer window, according to the Telegraph. The domestic transfer window closes on Friday, allowing Premier League clubs to make potential last-minute deals with clubs lower down the divisions. With West Ham potentially stalling in their efforts to snap up Benrahma, Villa are monitoring the situation, eyeing […]
Aston Villa have agreed an £8 million deal to sign Tom Heaton, according to the Telegraph. The Premier League newcomers have already enjoyed a fruitful summer, bringing in a host of new faces. Having been tipped to sign a new goalkeeper, a move for Heaton looks set to be completed. The deal was agreed on […]
Brentford winger Said Benrahma is “actively seeking” a summer move to Aston Villa, according to L’Equipe. The 23-year-impressed in the Championship last season, scoring 11 goals in 45 appearances. Villa are still eyeing up potential summer additions, as Dean Smith builds a squad capable of remaining in the Premier League. Smith is believed to be […]
Rumoured Aston Villa transfer target Kalvin Phillips has turned down an improved contract at Leeds United, according to Football Insider. The midfielder excelled for Leeds last season, helping them reach the Championship playoffs. A move to the Premier League has been mooted, however, with Villa strongly linked with the 23-year-old. Leeds are clearly desperate to […]
Aston Villa have ended in their interest in England international Jack Butland, according to Sky Sports News. The Stoke City goalkeeper was rumoured to be a primary summer transfer target for Villa, bringing experience and quality between the sticks. Stoke continue to be stubborn about their £25 million valuation of Butland, however, with Villa not […]
Aston Villa remain interested in signing Bristol City defender Adam Webster, following the imminent addition of Tyrone Mings. It’s a key summer at Villa Park, with Dean Smith attempting to build a squad that can compete in the Premier League. Going straight back to down to the Championship would be a huge blow, as Villa […]
Aston Villa will have to pay £30 million if they want to sign Kalvin Phillips this summer, according to the Daily Mail. Last season saw Villa return to the Premier League and manager Dean Smith is looking to bolster his squad this summer, in order to make a strong to life back in the top […]
Reported Aston Villa transfer target Neal Maupay is wanted by Burnley, according to the Daily Mail. Maupay enjoyed an exceptional 2018/19 season in the Championship with Brentford, scoring 28 goals in 49 appearances. His performances have alerted a number of Premier League clubs, with Villa one of those in the hunt. Dean Smith is looking […]
Aston Villa look set to face competition from Fenerbahce for the signing of Tammy Abraham, according to Fotomac, via Sport Witness. The young striker enjoyed a superb 2018/19 season at Villa Park, scoring 25 goals in 37 Championship appearances. It helped Dean Smith’s side get back into the Premier League, having beaten Derby County 2-1 […]
