Douglas Luiz has confirmed that he wants to remain at Juventus after Aston Villa decided against signing him permanently. Luiz’s return ended following a six-month loan spell, with the midfielder now determined to rebuild his career in Turin. Luiz returned to Villa Park in January after spending the first half of last season on loan […]
Emi Martinez could become Aston Villa’s record Premier League clean-sheet holder during the opening months of the new season. The clean sheet record currently stands at 60 for Villa, leaving the Argentina international just five away from moving beyond Mark Bosnich. Bosnich leads Villa’s Premier League rankings with 64 clean sheets. Martinez has reached 60 […]
Aston Villa have already undergone major change this summer, but the most important decisions may still be ahead. The Aston Villa transfer window must leave Unai Emery with enough quality to compete in the Premier League and Champions League after losing several influential players. Villa enter the new season from a position of strength after […]
Aston Villa have not abandoned their pursuit of Palmeiras attacker Allan despite seeing their opening proposal rejected. A second Aston Villa bid for Allan is now being considered, although the Brazilian club remain adamant that he will not leave during their current season. Villa initially offered €25million plus a further €5m through achievable bonuses for […]
Aston Villa have received a significant boost in their pursuit of João Palhinha after Bayern Munich publicly confirmed that the midfielder can leave. Bayern sporting director Max Eberl named Palhinha alongside Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza as three players who have no future at the Bundesliga club. “We have three players we are open to […]
John McGinn has challenged Aston Villa to demonstrate their Premier League quality when they face Indonesia All Stars in Jakarta. The captain believes the Aston Villa Asia tour can improve fitness, integrate the club’s new arrivals and introduce the team to supporters across the region. McGinn joined his team-mates at Bodymoor Heath on Monday before […]
Everton have no intention of selling James Garner despite interest from Aston Villa, according to Football Insider. Garner has been identified as a possible solution to Unai Emery’s midfield problems, but David Moyes considers the 25-year-old central to his plans. Villa have monitored Garner after losing Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and seeing Amadou Onana […]
Cole Palmer has given Morgan Rogers a light-hearted Chelsea welcome following the former Aston Villa star’s British-record move to Stamford Bridge. The England star included a joking threat involving bailiffs if Rogers continues using their shared goal celebration. Rogers completed a reported £117million transfer from Villa to Chelsea earlier this month. The move reunited him […]
Alejandro Garnacho could make his first appearance for Aston Villa when Unai Emery’s side face Indonesia All Stars in Jakarta. The Aston Villa predicted XI features several changes following Tuesday’s 4-2 defeat against Real Sociedad, with Pau Torres and Lamare Bogarde also pushing to start. Villa face a team containing leading players from Indonesia’s domestic […]
The Aston Villa opening fixtures will quickly reveal whether Unai Emery’s summer rebuild has adequately replaced the quality lost through several major departures. Villa begin away at Brighton on Sunday 23 August before hosting Premier League champions Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday 31 August. Trips to promoted Hull City and Tottenham follow either side […]
The Aston Villa Asia tour squad has received a significant lift after seven important players were spotted arriving with Unai Emery’s group in Jakarta. Alejandro Garnacho, Pau Torres, Evann Guessand, Boubacar Kamara, Alysson, Tammy Abraham and captain John McGinn were all shown in footage from Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Brian Madjo and Ross Barkley also appeared as […]
The Austin MacPhee Chelsea move has been driven by Xabi Alonso’s desire to improve his new side’s set-piece record, according to former Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness. MacPhee is expected to leave Unai Emery’s staff after Chelsea triggered a release clause in his Villa contract. The 46-year-old has already said goodbye to Villa’s players […]
