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Lucas Digne will undergo a PSG medical after the French champions triggered his €10m Aston Villa release clause. The France international has agreed a three-year contract with his former club. He will now complete the final checks before signing for Luis Enrique’s side. L’Équipe, via Get French Football News, reports that PSG want Digne to […]
Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Rafael Leão as Unai Emery searches for a replacement for Morgan Rogers. AC Milan will consider selling the Portugal international this summer. Leão also wants to move to the Premier League, although no English club has made a formal offer yet. According to SempreMilan, Villa could now […]
Aston Villa’s North Stand redevelopment has reached one of its clearest milestones yet, with almost the entire roof now removed from Villa Park. Fresh drone footage shows contractors using a large crane to lift one of the final steel roof trusses away from the historic structure. Workers cut the truss free while suspended above the […]
Aston Villa have started rebuilding Unai Emery’s squad, but three major transfer priorities remain before their Champions League campaign begins. João Gomes has completed his £38m move from Wolves, while Johan Manzambi has also arrived to strengthen the midfield. Those additions help offset Youri Tielemans’ departure to Manchester United. However, Morgan Rogers’ expected £117m transfer […]
Freiburg have rejected early enquiries for Noah Atubolu as Aston Villa continue to monitor the highly rated goalkeeper. Villa, Bournemouth, Inter Milan and Eintracht Frankfurt are all credited with an interest in the 24-year-old. Freiburg are reportedly pleased with Atubolu’s development, leadership and performances. The Bundesliga club therefore want to retain him and continue giving […]
Aston Villa are monitoring Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin as competition increases for the Belgium international. Raskin enhanced his reputation with a strong World Cup campaign and is attracting interest from clubs across England, Spain, Germany and Italy. According to the Daily Record, Villa are watching the situation closely while Real Betis continue talks over a possible […]
Aston Villa have officially completed the permanent signing of Brazil midfielder João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 25-year-old becomes the latest addition to Unai Emery’s squad following the arrival of Johan Manzambi from Freiburg. Villa have not disclosed the transfer fee. However, Fabrizio Romano reported that the agreement is worth up to €45m, with Wolves receiving […]
Ezri Konsa has spoken of his pride after scoring in England’s extraordinary 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup third-place play-off. The Aston Villa defender headed home Declan Rice’s corner after 19 minutes in Miami, putting England 2-0 ahead during a dominant opening half. Bukayo Saka scored twice before the interval as Thomas Tuchel’s […]
Aston Villa are considering a move for West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville as Unai Emery searches for a replacement for Morgan Rogers. Roma have submitted an offer worth around £40m for the Netherlands international, but Villa could attempt to hijack the Italian club’s move. According to talkSPORT, Villa have identified Summerville as a potential option […]
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martínez suffered World Cup final heartbreak as Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain after extra time in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, ending Argentina’s hopes of becoming the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the trophy. Martínez did everything possible to keep his […]
Aston Villa’s interest in Nicolas Jackson has suffered a setback after the striker decided he wants to stay at Chelsea and impress Xabi Alonso. SunSport reports that Villa are among several Premier League clubs interested in the Senegal international. Unai Emery is said to be particularly keen on a reunion after working with Jackson at […]
Aston Villa are reportedly prepared to pay £15m for Ilaix Moriba, but Celta Vigo have rejected that valuation as Unai Emery continues rebuilding his midfield. The Guinea international also has reservations about moving to Villa Park because he fears being used mainly as a squad player. The 23-year-old is therefore not pushing to leave Celta […]