Aston Villa are interested in Peterborough United winger Marcus Maddison but are yet to make a formal offer for him. Peterborough’s owner Darragh MacAnthony confirmed via social media that Villa had sent Brian Little to scout the 23-year-old but Barry Fry, their Director of Football says that the Villans have not followed up with a bid. Speaking to the Peterborough Telegraph, […]
Aston Villa left-back Aly Cissokho is close to joining Olympiacos on a season-long loan, as per a report by Gregg Evans of the Birmingham Mail. The French defender is clearly not in Steve Bruce’s plans and is looking for a move away and Villa are happy to let him go. Villa have given Cissokho’s representatives permission to speak with Olympiacos […]
Former Aston Villa star Stewart Downing is on Steve Bruce’s list of transfer targets, according to a report in the Birmingham Mail. The 32-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Middlesbrough and as such, manager Aitor Karanka is willing to sanction a loan move for him. Crystal Palace are leading the race for Downing given their Premier League status […]
As per a report from Simon Jones in The Mail, Aston Villa have enquired about the availability of Everton midfielder James McCarthy as it seems like he’s about to be pushed down the pecking order when Morgan Schneiderlin arrives at Goodison Park. West Brom have also enquired about the 26-year-old and he’s likely to want to stay in the Premier League if he does […]
Aston Villa are taking 19-year-old Luxembourg international defender Enes Mahmutovic on trial. The teenager is currently on the books of Fola Esch, who are based in his home country of Luxembourg and it looks like Villa have seen enough of him and want to bring him in for a closer look. The versatile defender can play at centre […]
Aston Villa have announced that they have signed Manchester united goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on loan until the end of the season. The question now becomes about Johnstone’s role in the squad. United want to send Johnstone out on loan to get game time as he’s currently behind both David de Gea and Sergio Romero in the pecking order, […]
Aston Villa have made a £3m bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury, as per a report from John Percy of the Telegraph. Twitter: #avfc have made a £3m bid for Henri Lansbury today. #dcfc are also considering another improved offer #nffc (@JPercyTelegraph) The 26-year-old was subject of a £2.5m bid from Derby County earlier this week but […]
Inter Milan are looking for a backup goalkeeper to sit behind Samir Handanovic in the pecking order and according to reports in Italy, they’ve identified Aston Villa’s Pierluigi Gollini as a possible option. The 21-year-old only moved to Villa in the summer transfer window but if these reports are accurate, he could be about to be offered the chance […]
Everton are lining up a move for Aston Villa defender Jordan Amavi, according to reports. The Blues are apparently looking for a long-term successor to 32-year-old Leighton Baines and want to add somebody to the squad who can come in when required so that he doesn’t need to play every week. 22-year-old Amavi joined Villa for £9million back in […]
Steve Bruce spoke at his press conference and said that he isn’t expecting a huge amount of transfer activity in January but did confirm that the club have a verbal agreement to sign one player, believed to be goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on loan from Manchester United. Bruce said: There’s one or two [deals] ticking away right now […]
Aston Villa want to sign Legia Warsaw defender Bartosz Bereszynski in January, according to Polish outlet Przeglad Sportowy. The 24-year-old right-back, who has three caps for the Polish national team, has apparently been identified as a January target as Steve Bruce looks to freshen up the squad and mould it in his image. Despite having a number of […]
Three teams are looking to hijack Aston Villa’s attempt to take goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on loan from Manchester United, according to a report in the Daily Mail. The 23-year-old looked set to seal a loan move to Villa but with no deal yet finalised, Norwich City, Wigan Athletic and Bristol City have apparently contacted the Premier League side about his availability. United want to send Johnstone out […]