Birmingham City promotion is “the only option” as the Championship club attempt to close the considerable gap to rivals Aston Villa, according to Carlos Vicente. The 27-year-old discussed Birmingham’s ambitions and the Second City rivalry before Friday’s pre-season friendly against Barcelona. Vicente acknowledged that Villa are currently “in a good place”, having won the Europa […]
João Palhinha picked up a training knock which caused concern at Bayern Munich as Aston Villa continue to consider a move for the Portugal midfielder. Palhinha went down in pain following a challenge from team-mate Kim Min-jae during an intense pre-season session. The 31-year-old received treatment after suffering swelling around his left shin. However, he […]
A new Emiliano Martinez transfer offer could reportedly be accepted as Aston Villa prepare for the goalkeeper’s possible departure. Former Villa scout Mick Brown claims Unai Emery’s side have opened the door to a summer sale after Martinez made his desire for a new challenge clear. “If a new offer comes in, I expect it […]
The Aston Villa Women WSL fixtures for 2026/27 have been announced, with Natalia Arroyo’s side starting the season away at Chelsea. Villa travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday 5 September before hosting Manchester City at Villa Park on Sunday 13 September. Tickets for the first home game will go on sale from 2pm on Thursday, […]
Leon Bailey’s Hull City transfer is expected to be completed shortly after owner Acun Ilıcalı provided a fresh update on the Aston Villa winger. Bailey is set to join the newly promoted Premier League club permanently and sign a long-term contract. Ilıcalı has indicated that the transfer is moving towards completion, although neither Hull nor […]
A fresh Aston Villa third kit leak has provided the clearest look yet at the club’s reported adidas design for the 2026/27 season. The shirt was reportedly spotted on sale early inside an adidas store in Tenerife. Previous images appeared to show a digital representation, but the latest sighting displays what is believed to be […]
Harvey Elliott has described his Aston Villa loan as mentally and physically difficult but insists he holds no resentment towards Unai Emery or the club. The Liverpool midfielder spent last season at Villa Park under an agreement containing a reported £35million purchase obligation. That clause would have become active after his 10th appearance. Elliott played […]
Pape Matar Sarr is reportedly under consideration as Aston Villa continue to reshape Unai Emery’s midfield. Last Word on Spurs claims Villa hold a strong interest in signing the Tottenham and Senegal midfielder. Villa have monitored Sarr previously and could now revisit the 23-year-old as Emery searches for further energy and physicality. However, there is no […]
Former Aston Villa scout Bryan King has dismissed the potential impact of the Austin MacPhee Chelsea move despite the coach’s exceptional set-piece record at Villa Park. MacPhee is expected to leave Unai Emery’s staff and join Chelsea ahead of the new season. The 46-year-old has already said goodbye to Villa’s players and staff after five […]
Aston Villa are in direct talks over a Nicolas Jackson transfer as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his attack following Morgan Rogers’ move to Chelsea. Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg says Villa are speaking to both Chelsea and Jackson’s representatives. The clubs are exploring a permanent transfer and a possible loan. However, Plettenberg stressed […]
A potential Ruben Vargas transfer would give Aston Villa another versatile attacker, but the Sevilla winger’s underlying numbers raise questions over a reported £17million deal. Sevilla are prepared to consider offers for the Switzerland international. Aston Villa, Brighton and Newcastle United have all been named as potential destinations by The Guardian. Vargas strengthened his reputation […]
Aston Villa suffered a second successive pre-season defeat as Real Sociedad secured a 4-2 victory at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium. George Hemmings and Brian Madjo scored for an experimental Villa side containing several academy players. However, Real Sociedad took control during the second half and punished gaps in Unai Emery’s young team. The official Aston […]
