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Luke Osman

Luke Osman

Sports Journalist · 143 articles

Football Content Executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd.

Villa linked with Bannan move
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Villa linked with Bannan move

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith wants to land Sheffield Wednesday star Barry Bannan, according to a report from the Mirror. It’s believed that new Villa boss Smith is a long-term admirer of Bannan’s talents and is keen to make him his first signing at the club in the January transfer window. Bannan has enjoyed a […]

Villa’s Mitchell Clark attracting Premier League interest
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Villa’s Mitchell Clark attracting Premier League interest

Aston Villa youngster Mitchell Clark is reportedly attracting interest from both Newcastle and West Ham after impressing out on loan. The promising defender is currently enjoying a loan spell in League Two with Port Vale and has established himself as one of the club’s key first-team players. Clark has already featured 10 times for Port Vale […]

Thierry Henry in advanced talks over Monaco job
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Thierry Henry in advanced talks over Monaco job

Aston Villa look set to miss out on the appointment of Thierry Henry, with AS Monaco closing in on a deal to make the former Arsenal star their new manager. Following the dismissal of Steve Bruce last week, the Championship club are on the lookout for a new first-team manager and were believed to have lined up […]

Villa considering ambitious Fonseca swoop
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Villa considering ambitious Fonseca swoop

Aston Villa are considering an ambitious swoop to appoint Paulo Fonseca as the club’s new first-team manager, according to a report from Birmingham Live. The Championship outfit are keen to swiftly make a managerial appointment following their decision to relieve Steve Bruce of his duties on Wednesday. Bruce was given his marching orders after a poor […]

Grealish’s new deal contains release clause set at £45m
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Grealish’s new deal contains release clause set at £45m

Jack Grealish’s new contract at Aston Villa contains a release clause set at a huge figure worth £45 million, according to a report from the Times. The playmaker was a wanted man during the summer transfer window but Villa were able to retain his services after being taken over by Nassef Sawiris and Wes Eden, easing […]

Villa considering deal to sign James Collins
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Villa considering deal to sign James Collins

Aston Villa are believed to have invited former West Ham star James Collins to train with them ahead of a possible free transfer. According to a report from the Telegraph, Villa boss Steve Bruce remains intent on adding further quality and experience to his defensive options following the loss of John Terry in the summer. Collins […]

England assistant Holland to watch Grealish against Rotherham
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England assistant Holland to watch Grealish against Rotherham

Jack Grealish will reportedly have the chance to impress England assistant manager Steve Holland when Aston Villa take on Rotherham United. According to claims from the Times, England are looking to cast their net wider ahead of upcoming international fixtures and will assess the promising young players in the Championship this week. England manager Gareth […]

Hogan close to making Villa return
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Hogan close to making Villa return

Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan is nearing a return to fitness, as per a report from Birmingham Live. The forward has not yet played a single minute of action for Steve Bruce’s side this season as he continues to work his way back from an ongoing problem in his groin. However, it seems Hogan is […]

Manchester United not in the running to land Villa target Terry
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Manchester United not in the running to land Villa target Terry

Aston Villa target John Terry is not wanted by Manchester United, according to a report from the MEN. There had been tentative speculation linking the 37-year-old with a shock reunion with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, but these claims have since been refuted. Terry played for Villa for the duration of last season […]

Villa see approach for Aberdeen star McKenna rejected
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Villa see approach for Aberdeen star McKenna rejected

Aberdeen knocked back a late approach from Aston Villa to sign Scott McKenna on loan, according to Sky Sports. Twitter: BREAKING: @AberdeenFC reject @AVFCOfficial’s approach for defender Scott McKenna #SSN https://t.co/LVYwAA8NPt (@SkySportsNews) Steve Bruce’s side were believed to have been on the lookout for a new central defender before the loan window slammed shut for […]

Aston Villa land Abraham on loan
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Aston Villa land Abraham on loan

Aston Villa have confirmed that they have completed the signing of Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham on a season-long loan deal.  Twitter: We are delighted to confirm that @TammyAbraham has joined the club on a season-long loan from Chelsea … https://t.co/rC3q1attie (@AVFCOfficial) The Championship promotion-chasers have been targeting a new forward for some time now and […]

Southampton continue to rebuff approaches for Targett amid Villa interest
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Southampton continue to rebuff approaches for Targett amid Villa interest

Aston Villa have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Southampton defender Matt Targett, according to claims from the Mirror. Fulham’s interest in signing Targett was well-documented throughout the summer transfer window. However, the Whites saw several offers turned down for the left-back, with Mark Hughes insisting that he is in Saints’ plans for the season […]