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.
Former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has heaped praise on Ezri Konsa, calling him a “Rolls-Royce.” Smith reflected on the defender’s remarkable evolution since their time together at Villa Park. The 55-year-old secured Konsa’s services for Villa in a £12 million deal from Brentford in 2019, marking the second time he had signed the highly-rated […]
Aston Villa have tracked Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin as they prepare for life after Emi Martínez, who is heavily expected to leave the club. The World Cup winner looks set to depart this summer for Juventus. Martínez has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Italian side, and the two clubs are now discussing a transfer […]
Roy Keane has taken aim at Aston Villa captain John McGinn, labelling him a “pub player” when he plays poorly. The former Manchester United delivered a scathing verdict on the Scot, but did offer some praise as well. Keane’s polarising assessment of McGinn has ignited fury among Villa supporters as the midfielder prepares to feature […]
Unai Emery is said to be planning on moving one of Lucas Digne and Ian Maatsen on this summer, as he targets a bigger, more physical profile at left-back. Aston Villa are yet to receive any offers for either of them, but will consider them should they arrive. For several seasons, Unai Emery’s system heavily […]
Aston Villa face another summer dictated by the financial rules. In some way, they are a victim of their own success due to the rapid ascent on the pitch, which has left their finances playing catch-up. Villa will need to sell in order to fund incomings. Despite transforming themselves into a genuine domestic force and […]
Aston Villa continue to pursue Galatasaray’s Gabriel Sara this summer, with the Turkish club reportedly now open to a sale. A midfielder is not a priority this window, but Unai Emery does have a list of targets. The mid-season market landscape is shifting rapidly as Unai Emery aims to strengthen his squad for a demanding […]
Unai Emery has revealed he is “very grateful” for Prince William’s support of Aston Villa, stating that he and the players feel a sense of “pride” every time he visits them. For many years, Prince William has regularly visited the Villa players at Bodymoor Heath and has been pictured in the stands of Villa Park […]
Arsenal have agreed to appoint Aston Villa’s Arnaldo Abrantes as their new head doctor. He follows two other doctors from Villa to join the Gunners this summer. The 39-year-old Portuguese medical specialist is a former Olympic sprinter who represented his country at the 2008 Olympic Games. Before moving to English football with Nottingham Forest in […]
A definitive update has been provided on Aston Villa’s Tammy Abraham, after it was confirmed that the striker underwent successful surgery last week to resolve a persistent shoulder injury. Having arrived in a £18 million transfer from Beşiktaş in January, Abraham managed 16 appearances and three goals while battling through discomfort to aid Villa’s historic […]
Aston Villa academy defender Yeimar Mosquera is attracting strong interest from Argentine giants Independiente. The 21-year-old Colombian youth international has emerged as a defensive target for the South American club as they look to bolster their backline ahead of their upcoming domestic campaign. Villa initially secured the services of Mosquera in August 2024, signing him […]
Aston Villa has been warned by Andy Townsend about pursuing any potential deal for Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus this summer. The Brazilian is free to leave, with reports suggesting it will take a £20 million offer to prize him away. Media outlets have heavily linked Villa with attacking reinforcements ahead of their return to the Champions […]
Fulham has officially announced that Harry Wilson has been offered a new contract. This comes after intense interest from numerous clubs, including Aston Villa, in an attempt to fend them off. However, reports have stated that Wilson will leave Craven Cottage at the expiration of his contract on June 30th. For months, the narrative surrounding […]
