Former Hibernian forward Tam McManus believes that Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn will complete a big-money move away from the club in the future. Speaking on his official Twitter account, McManus could not hide his admiration for the player after the stunning goal he scored against Sheffield Wednesday over the weekend. Twitter: still not good enough for […]
Aston Villa appear to have missed out on the potential signing of Bakary Sako, with the free agent set to join West Brom. According to freelance reporter Tim Nash, a short-term deal is being lined up for the player to join the Baggies. Sako has been linked with a host of different clubs since leaving Crystal Palace over […]
Steve Bruce has dropped a big hint that Aston Villa could reignite their interest in Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna in the summer. According to a report from the Evening Express, Bruce confirmed that the club made a move for the player, but were met with a firm answer that the player is not for sale. […]
Aston Villa’s search for a new central defender has seen them turn to Chelsea’s Gary Cahill. According to French outlet La Gazette des Transferts, as cited on Sport Witness, a host of clubs are keeping tabs on the England international, with his long-term future appearing to be away from Stamford Bridge. Watford, Sevilla, Marseille and Bordeaux […]
Aston Villa’s Dr Tony Xia has left fans wondering if he has sold the rest of his stake in the club with a cryptic tweet. Speaking on his official Twitter account, Xia wrote, ‘No matter what happened, you cannot disappear from my world.’ Xia is no longer the majority stakeholder at Villa Park following a takeover during […]
Tony Mowbray has slammed Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, accusing the youngster of diving in order to sway decisions in his favour. Speaking after Blackburn’s 1-1 draw against Villa over the weekend, as reported by the Birmingham Mail, Mowbray revealed in his mind, Grealish did his best to convince the referee he had been fouled. […]
Former Tottenham and Liverpool defender Steven Caulker could be gifted the opportunity to return to the Football League by Aston Villa. West London Sport reports that Steve Bruce is considering offering the player a trial at Villa, as his search for defensive reinforcement continues. It is looking increasingly likely that Villa may miss out on the chance […]
Ex-Chelsea and Aston Villa defender John Terry has hinted that his immediate future may not be a role on the pitch. Speaking to Chelsea’s official club app, the Fifth Stand, as reported by the Birmingham Mail, Terry hinted that he may snub a return to Villa in order to focus on his coaching career. Still undecided […]
Derby County boss Frank Lampard has confirmed that he opted against the decision to sign Villa target John Terry because of the club’s wage budget. Speaking to reporters, as shown on Sky Sports News, Lampard reveals that he had to prioritise moving players on over the summer to give him enough flexibility both in his squad […]
Former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder and Aston Villa target has confirmed Championship clubs were interested in signing him over the summer. Birmingham Live reports that Clare, who has recently joined Hearts, was in demand after it became clear that he would be leaving the Championship side. He also claims that Premier League teams were keeping tabs on him. While […]
Ritchie De Laet has left Aston Villa to join Australian side Melbourne City on loan. The Express and Star reports that defender will head down under after spending last season on loan at Belgian side Royal Antwerp. The former Leicester City man has been facing a bleak future at Villa Park for some time now. He was […]
Aston Villa’s hopes of landing free agent Bakary Sako have been boosted with the news that a move to re-join Crystal Palace fell through. Local outlet London News Online reports that Middlesbrough’s failed move to sign Jason Puncheon on transfer deadline day meant that the Eagles were unable to bring the winger back to Selhurst Park. Roy Hodgson’s […]