Max Yates

Max Yates

Sports Journalist · 262 articles

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 academy sensation Heaven Kilwa hunted by Manchester City
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Aston Villa academy sensation Heaven Kilwa hunted by Manchester City

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 […]

Could EgyptAir become Aston Villa’s new front-of-shirt-sponsor?
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Could EgyptAir become Aston Villa’s new front-of-shirt-sponsor?

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 […]

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Amadou Onana shines in rare centre-back appearance for Belgium

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 […]

Emile Heskey warns Morgan Rogers about joining Arsenal
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Emile Heskey warns Morgan Rogers about joining Arsenal

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 “most attractive option” for RB Leipzig loanee
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Aston Villa “most attractive option” for RB Leipzig loanee

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 […]

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Aston Villa enter race for Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy

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 […]