Max Yates is a Freelance Football Writer at ReadAstonVilla with almost a year of experience. He is a passionate Villa fan and has expert knowledge in pretty much anything to do with the club. When not writing, Max is probably thinking about or watching football, as well as playing cricket in the summer.
Arsenal have agreed to appoint Aston Villa’s Arnaldo Abrantes as their new head doctor. He follows two other doctors from Villa to join the Gunners this summer. The 39-year-old Portuguese medical specialist is a former Olympic sprinter who represented his country at the 2008 Olympic Games. Before moving to English football with Nottingham Forest in […]
A definitive update has been provided on Aston Villa’s Tammy Abraham, after it was confirmed that the striker underwent successful surgery last week to resolve a persistent shoulder injury. Having arrived in a £18 million transfer from Beşiktaş in January, Abraham managed 16 appearances and three goals while battling through discomfort to aid Villa’s historic […]
Aston Villa academy defender Yeimar Mosquera is attracting strong interest from Argentine giants Independiente. The 21-year-old Colombian youth international has emerged as a defensive target for the South American club as they look to bolster their backline ahead of their upcoming domestic campaign. Villa initially secured the services of Mosquera in August 2024, signing him […]
Aston Villa has been warned by Andy Townsend about pursuing any potential deal for Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus this summer. The Brazilian is free to leave, with reports suggesting it will take a £20 million offer to prize him away. Media outlets have heavily linked Villa with attacking reinforcements ahead of their return to the Champions […]
Fulham has officially announced that Harry Wilson has been offered a new contract. This comes after intense interest from numerous clubs, including Aston Villa, in an attempt to fend them off. However, reports have stated that Wilson will leave Craven Cottage at the expiration of his contract on June 30th. For months, the narrative surrounding […]
Aston Villa are said to be preparing a €25 million proposal for Real Sociedad centre-back Jon Martín. Unai Emery has personally greenlit the pursuit of the 20-year-old, as he searches for high-calibre defensive reinforcements. Villa’s pursuit of top-tier talent continues, as the need to reduce the average age of the squad is at its peak. […]
Emi Martínez’s future at Aston Villa has come into doubt once again. The latest reports indicate that Juventus has opened talks to explore a potential move for the 33-year-old this summer. If a suitable offer comes in for him, then Villa will consider his departure. The Italian giants had previously agreed personal terms with Liverpool’s […]
Aston Villa have been formally alerted to the developing situation surrounding Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, as the Dutch international reportedly considers his future at Anfield, after the feeling he has dropped behind Rio Ngumoha in the pecking order. The 27-year-old winger has found himself at a career crossroads on Merseyside, with his camp actively exploring […]
Aston Villa’s teenage prodigy Heaven Kilwa is attracting serious interest from rival clubs this summer. Manchester City are leading the charge with the Citizens actively exploring a move. The highly-regarded 16-year-old forward is out of contract this summer, igniting a fierce multi-club pursuit across the Premier League. Kilwa’s contract status means he is able to […]
Aston Villa are actively seeking a new dynamic winger to add to their attack ahead of the new season, with Unai Emery prioritising a pacy wideman who makes frequent runs beyond opposition defences. Como’s Martin Baturina has been added to their list of targets. Following a sensational campaign that yielded a top-four finish and Europa […]
Aston Villa are yet to announce their front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season and beyond. Rumours have circulated with many companies linked, but the latest sees EgyptAir as a potential new sponsor, after a recent video. Following an incredible season that culminated in a historic Europa League triumph in Istanbul, Villa are preparing for another […]
Aston Villa’s €17 million offer for Dion Lopy has reportedly been knocked back by UD Almería. Despite this, there is a “real possibility” for a move this summer, with an understanding that a compromise can be reached between the two clubs. Following a spectacular campaign that saw Unai Emery guide the club to a historic […]
