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AVLAndrea Locorotondo is a Data Journalist at Opta with over 8 years of experience in Data Collection. He has been featured on Tuttosport, EA Sports App and Sleeper, specializing in Premier League and Serie A. Andrea holds a SJA and AIPS membership and he frequently appears as a pundit on Italian radio and television shows, including RDS Serie A TV and La Fiera del Calcio, where he shares his insights as a Premier League expert.
Aston Villa face Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday 12 August; here is your complete guide to the occasion, the venue and what is at stake.
Aston Villa are pursuing Roma’s Matias Soule for £35m and the Argentine’s 1.9 chances created per 90 and 30% cross success rate could be exactly what Ollie Watkins needs to reach the next level at Champions League standard.
Aston Villa have submitted an initial €17m offer for Almería defensive midfielder Dion Lopy, a player Emery specifically compares to Felipe Melo from his time as Almería manager. Here’s everything you need to know.
Aston Villa have opened talks with Borussia Mönchengladbach for goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas: a 28-year-old who kept 13 clean sheets in 34 Bundesliga appearances and is available for just £13m via a release clause.
Former Aston Villa midfielder Glenn Whelan has been appointed as Livingston’s new manager, taking on his first full-time managerial role at the relegated Scottish club with a quick return to the top flight expected.
Alan Hutton has reflected on Jadon Sancho’s disappointing Villa loan admitting the winger showed his quality “only in flashes” and suggesting a move to Europe may be his best route back to form.
Luciano Spalletti wants to use Douglas Luiz as Juventus’ deep-lying playmaker next season, but CEO Damien Comolli wants to sell for at least €25m. Villa are watching the internal dispute with significant interest.
Thiago Silva has issued a personal warning to Brazil and Carlo Ancelotti about John McGinn, describing the Villa captain as “an amazing player” who will need specific attention ahead of Scotland’s World Cup clash with the four-time champions.
Brad Friedel has specifically named Emi Martinez as the ideal replacement for Alisson at Liverpool, but after winning the Europa League with a broken finger, the Argentine is going nowhere from Villa Park.
Aston Villa’s stunning new 2026-27 home kit goes on sale from 9am on Thursday — with the Europa League trophy on display at The Sports Illustrated Warehouse for supporters to photograph throughout the day.
Stan Collymore has urged Aston Villa to sign Ethan Ampadu on talkSPORT, insisting the Welsh midfielder is the “perfect Villa player profile” as the club prepares for Champions League football next season.
Arsenal have joined Chelsea and Manchester United in the race for Morgan Rogers, with Mikel Arteta personally leading preliminary talks as the Premier League champions target the Europa League Player of the Season as a statement signing.
