Aston Villa have suffered a significant blow in their pursuit of Rafael Leão after the AC Milan winger gave Galatasaray an initial green light over a move to Turkey. The Istanbul club are now closing in on an agreement with the Portugal international. Villa had emerged as serious contenders for Leão during the closing stages […]
Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins accepted he made a mistake by refusing to play for Aston Villa against Brighton, with the head coach also admitting he shed a tear while saying goodbye to the striker. Watkins missed Villa’s disastrous 4-0 Premier League defeat at the Amex Stadium while his future was being negotiated with […]
Nicolas Jackson has been registered in time to be available for Aston Villa against Arsenal on Monday night, handing Unai Emery a major attacking boost ahead of the Villa Park clash. Villa have yet to officially announce Jackson’s arrival from Chelsea, but the £65million transfer has progressed far enough for the striker to be registered […]
Nicolas Jackson has completed his Aston Villa medical as the Chelsea striker closes in on a £65million move to Villa Park. Personal terms have been agreed and the remaining paperwork is now being prepared ahead of the transfer’s completion. Villa reached a club-to-club agreement with Chelsea on Thursday after moving quickly to replace Ollie Watkins, […]
Aston Villa are on course to pass £300million in summer player sales if Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martínez complete their departures, giving Unai Emery significantly more flexibility during the final days of the transfer window. It does not, however, mean Villa suddenly have £300m available to spend. Villa have undertaken one of the biggest squad […]
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is expected to arrive in Riyadh on Friday evening as his transfer to Al-Hilal moves towards completion. The England international is then set to undergo a medical over the weekend before finalising his departure from Villa Park. Villa accepted Al-Hilal’s offer for Watkins on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations between […]
Aston Villa face several selection issues before Arsenal visit Villa Park on Monday night, with João Gomes suspended and Unai Emery still waiting to discover exactly which of his new arrivals will be available. Villa are looking for an immediate response after their 4-0 defeat at Brighton, but Emery will have to make at least […]
Aston Villa’s next Champions League match is against Fenerbahçe at Villa Park after Unai Emery’s side opened their 2026/27 league-phase campaign with victory over Club Brugge. Villa came through a five-goal contest in Belgium to win 3-2, with John McGinn, Emi Buendía and Nicolas Jackson all scoring during an excellent first half. UEFA has confirmed […]
Aston Villa could come up against Ezri Konsa just ten days after his £55million move to Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta confirming the defender is available for Monday night’s Premier League clash at Villa Park. Konsa completed his switch to the Premier League champions last week after seven years at Villa. The England international did not […]
Aston Villa have agreed to sell Emiliano Martinez to Chelsea for £7.5million, bringing the goalkeeper’s six-year spell at Villa Park close to an end. The Argentina international gave the green light to the move on Wednesday before the two clubs reached a verbal agreement over a permanent transfer. Fabrizio Romano has now given the deal […]
Aston Villa will host Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund at Villa Park after learning their eight opponents in the 2026/27 Champions League league phase. Unai Emery’s side have also been handed a huge away trip to Barcelona as Villa prepare for another campaign among Europe’s elite. Thursday evening’s draw produced four home fixtures and four […]
Aston Villa will discover their eight Champions League league-phase opponents on Thursday evening, with the draw taking place from 5pm UK time. Unai Emery’s side have been placed in Pot 2 as they prepare for another European campaign following last season’s Europa League triumph. UEFA has confirmed that the 2026/27 Champions League draw begins at […]
