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’s teenage prodigy Heaven Kilwa is attracting serious interest from rival clubs this summer. Manchester City are leading the charge with the Citizens actively exploring a move. The highly-regarded 16-year-old forward is out of contract this summer, igniting a fierce multi-club pursuit across the Premier League. Kilwa’s contract status means he is able to […]
Aston Villa are actively seeking a new dynamic winger to add to their attack ahead of the new season, with Unai Emery prioritising a pacy wideman who makes frequent runs beyond opposition defences. Como’s Martin Baturina has been added to their list of targets. Following a sensational campaign that yielded a top-four finish and Europa […]
Aston Villa are yet to announce their front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season and beyond. Rumours have circulated with many companies linked, but the latest sees EgyptAir as a potential new sponsor, after a recent video. Following an incredible season that culminated in a historic Europa League triumph in Istanbul, Villa are preparing for another […]
Aston Villa’s €17 million offer for Dion Lopy has reportedly been knocked back by UD Almería. Despite this, there is a “real possibility” for a move this summer, with an understanding that a compromise can be reached between the two clubs. Following a spectacular campaign that saw Unai Emery guide the club to a historic […]
Aston Villa are plotting a double raid for PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier and rising star Ibrahim Mbaye. It comes as part of Unai Emery’s demands to build a squad capable of sustaining their success from the last few seasons. Villa are navigating one of the most critical summer transfer windows in their recent history. Manager […]
Aston Villa have set out a contingency plan should Morgan Rogers leave the club this summer. Morgan Gibbs-White is being targeted as a potential replacement for their star player, but they will only move for him if Rogers departs. The summer transfer window is heating up, and a fascinating tactical domino effect is brewing between […]
Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana delivered a commanding performance for Belgium after making a surprise tactical shift to centre-back in a 2-0 friendly victory against Croatia. Ordinarily, Onana acts as the midfield powerhouse for both his club and country. However, on Tuesday night, he was deployed in the heart of defence by national team coach Rudi […]
Aston Villa have reportedly entered the running for Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji, who is free to leave this summer. It comes as part of Unai Emery’s plans to target at least one if not two wingers in the summer transfer window. Despite previously targeting wide playmakers and versatile forwards, who play more inside, Emery has […]
Former Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey has sent a warning to Morgan Rogers about joining Arsenal this summer. The 48-year-old believes Rogers could find himself down the pecking order at the Gunners, and has urged him to think carefully. Rogers has emerged as one of the most coveted talents in English football, sparking intense interest […]
Aston Villa playmaker Emi Buendía could receive a stunning late call-up to Argentina’s World Cup squad. Injury concerns have hit the Albiceleste camp forcing a potential change. Buendía has been put on standby in case Paz or Almada are deemed unfit for the tournament. The 29-year-old No 10 is fresh off an unexpectedly stellar campaign […]
Aston Villa are leading the race to sign North Macedonian midfielder Eljif Elmas, after reports state they recently launched an initial enquiry. Elmas seems likely to depart RB Leipzig with his preference a move either to the Serie A or Premier League. The current situation surrounding Elmas stems from a complicated couple of loans and […]
Aston Villa are entering a crucial summer transfer window as Unai Emery looks to fine-tune his squad for sustained domestic and European success. Following their return to the Champions League, Villa now has the opportunity to enter the elite-level market, with Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy the latest to be linked with the Villans. However, despite […]
