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Aston Villa could hand Matty Cash an important new responsibility after Kosta Nedeljkovic returned from his second loan spell with RB Leipzig. Nedeljkovic struggled to earn regular Bundesliga minutes last season, making five league appearances and playing only 252 minutes. The limited game time leaves Unai Emery with a difficult decision. Another loan could provide […]
Aston Villa may have secured a British-record £117m fee for Morgan Rogers, but replacing the England international will require more than promoting one player into Unai Emery’s starting side. Rogers is set to join Chelsea after the clubs reached an agreement, with his medical scheduled for Monday. The fee represents extraordinary business for Villa, who […]
Aston Villa have agreed to sell Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a British-record fee of £117m. The 23-year-old is set to sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea holding an option for another season. Rogers will undergo his medical on Monday after completing his World Cup duties with England. The agreement gives Villa […]
Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of João Gomes after the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder completed his medical at Bodymoor Heath. The Brazil international underwent the required checks on Friday as Villa moved through the final stages of the transfer. According to The Athletic reporter Jacob Tanswell, Gomes also met his prospective new team-mates […]
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has admitted Argentina’s recent success sometimes moves him to tears as he prepares to face Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final. The 33-year-old is one victory away from helping Argentina become the first country since Brazil in 1962 to retain the trophy. Speaking before the final, Martínez said he remains […]
Aston Villa’s pursuit of João Palhinha has taken a fresh twist after reports that the midfielder was travelling to Birmingham for a medical were dismissed. Villa remain among the leading contenders to sign the Bayern Munich midfielder, alongside Portuguese giants Benfica. However, Sky Germany reports that Palhinha is not expected at Villa on Saturday. Bayern have yet […]
Aston Villa are closing in on Pervis Estupiñán after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the AC Milan left-back. Negotiations between Villa and Milan have now reached an advanced stage, with Unai Emery optimistic about reuniting with the Ecuador international. The Telegraph, via SempreMilan, reports that a fee of around €15m, approximately £13m, could be enough […]
Aston Villa have completed the club-record signing of Johan Manzambi from Freiburg in a deal worth up to £59.5m. The Switzerland international becomes the most expensive arrival in Villa’s history. The package surpasses the £50m paid to Everton for Amadou Onana in 2024. Sky Sports reports that the total fee is worth almost €70m with […]
Aston Villa Women have completed the permanent signing of Norway international Mathilde Harviken from Juventus, subject to visa approval. The 24-year-old centre-back arrives with extensive experience across domestic and international football, having already made more than 200 senior club appearances. Harviken spent 18 months with Juventus after joining from Rosenborg in January 2025. She made […]
Aston Villa are expected to resist any Arsenal approach for Ezri Konsa as Mikel Arteta considers adding another versatile defender to his squad. The Gunners have monitored Konsa following William Saliba’s back injury at the World Cup, with the Villa defender capable of playing at centre-back or right-back. OneFootball claims Arsenal are preparing an opening […]
Aston Villa goalkeeper Sam Proctor has joined Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan for the 2026/27 campaign. The 19-year-old will compete with Will Brook for a starting place at Croud Meadow as he begins his first full spell in senior football. Proctor has progressed through Villa’s academy and was part of the sides which won […]
Aston Villa will consider selling naming rights for Villa Park, but any agreement must preserve the name and identity of the club’s historic home. President of business operations Francesco Calvo has also ruled out leaving the stadium, with redevelopment preferred over building a new ground elsewhere. Calvo described Villa Park as a “football cathedral” and […]