Aston Villa have suffered a significant coaching blow after Austin MacPhee agreed to leave the club and join Chelsea. MacPhee leaves Aston Villa following five years as the club’s specialist set-piece coach. John Townley reports that MacPhee said goodbye to Villa’s players and staff on Friday. His departure removes a highly regarded member of Unai […]
Aston Villa have extended their partnership with Betano for three more years, with the betting brand moving from the front of the shirt to the left sleeve. The deal will run until the end of the 2028/29 season. Kaizen Gaming confirmed that Betano will remain an official club partner under the renewed agreement. The company […]
Aston Villa remain interested in signing João Palhinha but are unwilling to meet Bayern Munich’s €25million asking price. Villa want João Palhinha on loan with an option to buy, while Bayern continue to push for a permanent sale. BILD reports that the Midlands club are Bayern’s strongest hope of finding a buyer for the Portugal […]
Aston Villa face a fresh decision over Ezri Konsa after Arsenal reportedly made the defender their first-choice defensive target. Sami Mokbel reports that Arsenal have placed Konsa at the top of their centre-back shortlist. The Gunners want another versatile defender and see the England international as someone capable of playing centrally or at right-back. Ezri […]
Aston Villa have completed the season-long loan signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. The deal includes a conditional obligation to buy the Argentina winger next summer. Garnacho becomes Villa’s third signing of the window, following the arrivals of Johan Manzambi and João Gomes. His move comes shortly after Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea for a British-record […]
A move taking Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa is now a genuine possibility. The Chelsea striker is reportedly open to joining Unai Emery’s side. Villa have not started club-to-club talks, but Emery wants to reunite with his former Villarreal forward. The Evening Standard reports that Villa want Jackson after Morgan Rogers’ British-record £117million move to […]
Leon Bailey is thought to favour a move to Hull City, although the newly promoted club have not yet reached an agreement with Aston Villa. The winger appears increasingly likely to leave Villa Park during the summer transfer window. Hull City correspondent Barry Cooper reports that Bailey wants the transfer. However, negotiations have not progressed […]
Brian Madjo scored twice in Aston Villa’s 5-0 pre-season victory over Walsall, offering supporters an exciting glimpse of his potential. However, the 17-year-old still cannot play competitive football while Villa await a decision over his registration. Madjo opened the scoring at the Bescot Stadium before adding his second goal shortly before half-time. His movement, strength […]
Aston Villa are stepping up their interest in Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu as Unai Emery considers further changes between the posts. Bournemouth are also pushing to sign the Germany international, who could cost up to €30million. TEAMtalk reports that Villa have made contact over Atubolu, with discussions said to be intensifying. The 24-year-old wants to […]
Alejandro Garnacho brings Aston Villa something their attack has lacked: a natural left winger who wants to run directly at defenders. The Argentine is not a like-for-like replacement for Morgan Rogers, but he can give Unai Emery a different weapon next season. Villa have agreed an initial loan with a conditional obligation to buy. Garnacho […]
Alejandro Garnacho’s Aston Villa transfer has been agreed after Unai Emery personally drove the move. Villa will sign the Chelsea winger on loan with a conditional obligation to buy him permanently. The Athletic reports that Garnacho has completed his medical. The 22-year-old is already in Birmingham, while a four-year contract is ready if the permanent […]
Gabby Agbonlahor has urged Aston Villa to abandon the Alejandro Garnacho Aston Villa transfer. The former Villa captain described the proposed Chelsea loan deal as a “nightmare” and questioned whether the winger would improve Unai Emery’s squad. Speaking to talkSPORT, Agbonlahor criticised Garnacho’s performances and attitude during spells with Manchester United and Chelsea. He also […]
