Aston Villa have officially completed the permanent signing of Brazil midfielder João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 25-year-old becomes the latest addition to Unai Emery’s squad following the arrival of Johan Manzambi from Freiburg. Villa have not disclosed the transfer fee. However, Fabrizio Romano reported that the agreement is worth up to €45m, with Wolves receiving […]
Ezri Konsa has spoken of his pride after scoring in England’s extraordinary 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup third-place play-off. The Aston Villa defender headed home Declan Rice’s corner after 19 minutes in Miami, putting England 2-0 ahead during a dominant opening half. Bukayo Saka scored twice before the interval as Thomas Tuchel’s […]
Aston Villa are considering a move for West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville as Unai Emery searches for a replacement for Morgan Rogers. Roma have submitted an offer worth around £40m for the Netherlands international, but Villa could attempt to hijack the Italian club’s move. According to talkSPORT, Villa have identified Summerville as a potential option […]
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martínez suffered World Cup final heartbreak as Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain after extra time in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, ending Argentina’s hopes of becoming the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the trophy. Martínez did everything possible to keep his […]
Aston Villa’s interest in Nicolas Jackson has suffered a setback after the striker decided he wants to stay at Chelsea and impress Xabi Alonso. SunSport reports that Villa are among several Premier League clubs interested in the Senegal international. Unai Emery is said to be particularly keen on a reunion after working with Jackson at […]
Aston Villa are reportedly prepared to pay £15m for Ilaix Moriba, but Celta Vigo have rejected that valuation as Unai Emery continues rebuilding his midfield. The Guinea international also has reservations about moving to Villa Park because he fears being used mainly as a squad player. The 23-year-old is therefore not pushing to leave Celta […]
Aston Villa’s summer has brought more upheaval than Unai Emery expected, but the club’s early response looks organised rather than panicked. Chelsea have agreed a British-record £117m deal for Morgan Rogers, shortly after Youri Tielemans joined Manchester United. Amadou Onana is also expected to miss much of the campaign after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament […]
Ezri Konsa scored as all four Aston Villa players featured in England’s extraordinary 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup third-place play-off. Konsa and Morgan Rogers started for Thomas Tuchel’s side in Miami, while Ollie Watkins and Lucas Digne entered for their respective countries at half-time. England made a rapid start through Declan Rice […]
Aston Villa could hand Matty Cash an important new responsibility after Kosta Nedeljkovic returned from his second loan spell with RB Leipzig. Nedeljkovic struggled to earn regular Bundesliga minutes last season, making five league appearances and playing only 252 minutes. The limited game time leaves Unai Emery with a difficult decision. Another loan could provide […]
Aston Villa may have secured a British-record £117m fee for Morgan Rogers, but replacing the England international will require more than promoting one player into Unai Emery’s starting side. Rogers is set to join Chelsea after the clubs reached an agreement, with his medical scheduled for Monday. The fee represents extraordinary business for Villa, who […]
Aston Villa have agreed to sell Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a British-record fee of £117m. The 23-year-old is set to sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea holding an option for another season. Rogers will undergo his medical on Monday after completing his World Cup duties with England. The agreement gives Villa […]
Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of João Gomes after the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder completed his medical at Bodymoor Heath. The Brazil international underwent the required checks on Friday as Villa moved through the final stages of the transfer. According to The Athletic reporter Jacob Tanswell, Gomes also met his prospective new team-mates […]
