Aston Villa face three major selection decisions before Arsenal visit Villa Park after Sunday’s 4-0 defeat at Brighton exposed serious problems in attack, midfield and defence. Unai Emery’s side conceded four times inside 31 minutes and failed to register a shot on target. Opta confirmed it was the first time Villa had gone through an […]
Aston Villa may need to complete Leon Goretzka’s registration by midday on Friday if Unai Emery wants the midfielder available against Arsenal on Monday, 31 August. Villa have agreed a deal to sign the former Bayern Munich player, but his medical, contract and registration must still be completed before he can make his Premier League […]
Aston Villa have opened talks with AC Milan over Rafael Leao after the Portugal international indicated he would welcome a move to Villa Park. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that agent Jorge Mendes has brought the clubs together, with discussions now under way over a potential transfer fee. The development represents a significant escalation after Villa […]
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has returned to first-team training and apologised to his teammates after missing Sunday’s damaging 4-0 defeat against Brighton. The Athletic reports that Watkins trained with Unai Emery’s squad on Monday and addressed the players following his unexplained absence from the Premier League opener. The development changes the immediate picture before […]
Aston Villa’s £117million sale of Morgan Rogers looked particularly painful on Monday night as the England international scored on his Chelsea debut and set a Premier League creativity record barely 24 hours after Unai Emery’s side failed to register a shot on target against Brighton. Rogers helped Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage, restoring […]
Aston Villa are in contact over a potential move for Fikayo Tomori after AC Milan made the England defender available for around £12.5million. The 28-year-old has emerged as a significantly cheaper alternative to Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Joel Ordóñez as Unai Emery attempts to replace Ezri Konsa. Pianeta Milan reports that Villa are leading the pursuit […]
Aston Villa have agreed personal terms with Joel Ordóñez, but completing a transfer for the Club Brugge defender could now cost significantly more than initially expected. The Ecuador international is reportedly willing to move to Villa Park, although Brugge could demand up to £43million before sanctioning his departure. Villa identified Ordóñez as a potential replacement […]
Aston Villa face fresh competition for Nicolas Jackson after Atlético Madrid submitted a loan offer for the Chelsea striker. The proposal was rejected, but the Spanish club remain interested in the £65million-rated forward as Unai Emery attempts to secure a replacement for Ollie Watkins. Jackson has emerged as Villa’s preferred attacking target while Al-Hilal continue […]
Aston Villa target Taylor Harwood-Bellis wants to join Unai Emery’s side despite Southampton rejecting two offers for the England defender. The 24-year-old’s willingness to move to Villa Park was reportedly a factor in his absence against Stoke City, although Southampton continue to demand around £30million. Villa have identified Harwood-Bellis as their preferred replacement for Ezri […]
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has reportedly rejected a new four-year contract as Al-Hilal continue their attempts to sign the England international. The decision increases the likelihood of a summer departure after Villa had offered fresh terms in an effort to keep their leading forward. Villa have already rejected an improved £45million offer for Watkins, […]
Aston Villa face a significant decision over a Joel Ordonez transfer after Club Brugge’s £30million asking price and the defender’s ongoing injury emerged. The Ecuador international is recovering from a fractured metatarsal, raising questions about whether he could immediately replace Ezri Konsa. Villa approached Club Brugge over Ordóñez after Konsa completed his move to Arsenal. […]
A Brighton supporter has died after becoming unwell while leaving the Amex Stadium following Sunday’s Premier League match against Aston Villa. Brighton & Hove Albion confirmed that the 72-year-old man was preparing to board a supporters’ club bus in the coach park when he fell ill. Emergency services and club staff provided treatment at the […]
