Max Yates is a Freelance Football Writer at ReadAstonVilla with almost a year of experience. He is a passionate Villa fan and has expert knowledge in pretty much anything to do with the club. When not writing, Max is probably thinking about or watching football, as well as playing cricket in the summer.
Aston Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris has adopted an unwavering stance regarding the future of Morgan Rogers, demanding a club-record fee well north of £100 million to even consider a sale. As Premier League champions Arsenal intensify their pursuit of the 23-year-old, Villa’s hierarchy has made it clear that they will not offer any discounts to […]
Aston Villa duo Emi Martínez and Lucas Digne both enjoyed successful outings at the World Cup on Monday night, securing identical clean sheets as Argentina and France marched on in their respective group-stage fixtures. Martínez made his second appearance of the tournament, whilst Digne made his first. Emi Martínez adds another clean sheet to his […]
Aston Villa are preparing to send academy trio Mohamed Koné, Kadan Young, and Zépiqueno Redmond on loan to Ligue 2 side FC Annecy. The multi-club partnership established by Villa’s ownership group, V Sports, directly facilitates this development pipeline. During the 2025/26 season, Kadan Young made headlines by providing a crucial assist in Villa’s Europa League […]
Aston Villa have expressed a strong interest in signing West Ham United forward Jarrod Bowen this summer. Unai Emery is keen to add attacking reinforcements, with a winger at the very top of his list. Having successfully guided Villa through an incredible season, where his team lifted the Europa League and finished inside the top […]
Aston Villa will officially escalate their dispute with FIFA to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on July 1st, as they seek to register January signing Brian Madjo. Unai Emery is keen to utilise him in his first-team squad for the upcoming season. The Midlands club is mounting a fierce legal challenge against football’s […]
Aston Villa duo Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins both scored as England thrashed MLS side Sporting Kansas City 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Thursday afternoon. The secret practice match took place at England’s Swope Soccer Village training facility in Kansas City, 24 hours after the Three Lions opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with […]
Emi Martínez’s potential move to Juventus has now been described as “unlikely” after Aston Villa hold firm on their valuation of the World Cup winner. According to a definitive update from Sky Italy’s Gianluca Di Marzio, negotiations have hit a roadblock. Despite a week of dialogue and an agreement on personal terms between the player […]
Aston Villa will kick off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday August 23rd. All 38 matches have now been confirmed, with each kick-off time subject to change. Fresh off their historic Europa League triumph and a subsequent return to the Champions League, the Villans are set to balance […]
Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Shakhtar Donetsk central midfielder Marlon Gomes. Whilst the middle of the pitch is not a priority this summer, Unai Emery remains keen to add more quality in depth. Following a highly impressive campaign under Unai Emery, the club has successfully cemented its place among the elite, securing […]
Aston Villa have officially completed the signing of highly rated Scottish international forward Mia McAulay from Rangers. The 19-year-old arrives at the West Midlands club following the expiration of her contract in Glasgow. She steps up into the Barclays Women’s Super League as Villa’s first signing of the summer transfer window. McAulay is widely regarded […]
Aston Villa have joined the race for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The 21-year-old has joined up with the Belgium squad for the World Cup, with his performances reportedly being monitored by Villa scouts. Fresh off an incredible season that saw Unai Emery guide the West Midlands club back to Europe’s elite, Villa are actively searching […]
Whilst this summer will be an important one for Aston Villa in terms of transfers, contract negotiations for key players will also be at the forefront, as five of them are entering the final two years of their deals. In football, the two-year rule is the ultimate tipping point for sporting directors. Allowing key assets […]
