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.
Aston Villa are plotting a double raid for PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier and rising star Ibrahim Mbaye. It comes as part of Unai Emery’s demands to build a squad capable of sustaining their success from the last few seasons. Villa are navigating one of the most critical summer transfer windows in their recent history. Manager […]
Aston Villa have set out a contingency plan should Morgan Rogers leave the club this summer. Morgan Gibbs-White is being targeted as a potential replacement for their star player, but they will only move for him if Rogers departs. The summer transfer window is heating up, and a fascinating tactical domino effect is brewing between […]
Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana delivered a commanding performance for Belgium after making a surprise tactical shift to centre-back in a 2-0 friendly victory against Croatia. Ordinarily, Onana acts as the midfield powerhouse for both his club and country. However, on Tuesday night, he was deployed in the heart of defence by national team coach Rudi […]
Aston Villa have reportedly entered the running for Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji, who is free to leave this summer. It comes as part of Unai Emery’s plans to target at least one if not two wingers in the summer transfer window. Despite previously targeting wide playmakers and versatile forwards, who play more inside, Emery has […]
Former Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey has sent a warning to Morgan Rogers about joining Arsenal this summer. The 48-year-old believes Rogers could find himself down the pecking order at the Gunners, and has urged him to think carefully. Rogers has emerged as one of the most coveted talents in English football, sparking intense interest […]
Aston Villa playmaker Emi Buendía could receive a stunning late call-up to Argentina’s World Cup squad. Injury concerns have hit the Albiceleste camp forcing a potential change. Buendía has been put on standby in case Paz or Almada are deemed unfit for the tournament. The 29-year-old No 10 is fresh off an unexpectedly stellar campaign […]
Aston Villa are leading the race to sign North Macedonian midfielder Eljif Elmas, after reports state they recently launched an initial enquiry. Elmas seems likely to depart RB Leipzig with his preference a move either to the Serie A or Premier League. The current situation surrounding Elmas stems from a complicated couple of loans and […]
Aston Villa are entering a crucial summer transfer window as Unai Emery looks to fine-tune his squad for sustained domestic and European success. Following their return to the Champions League, Villa now has the opportunity to enter the elite-level market, with Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy the latest to be linked with the Villans. However, despite […]
Unai Emery has reflected on Aston Villa’s historic season, whilst setting out his demands for their return to the Champions League. He reveals his appreciation for the owners’ endless support and is keen to continue challenging at the top of the Premier League. This past season, the Villans shattered all external expectations by securing a […]
Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham has revealed he has undergone successful surgery on his shoulder, suggesting he played through the injury to aid Villa’s success this season. Since the beginning of May, Abraham has only played 60 minutes in all competitions. This was in the 2-1 defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League. The lack […]
Ollie Watkins has praised Marcus Rashford for his six-month loan spell at Aston Villa, revealing his admiration for his talent. However, the 30-year-old admitted his frustration when Rashford was keeping him out of the team. When Rashford completed his high-profile loan move from Manchester United to Villa, it immediately altered the tactical landscape at Villa […]
Aston Villa and Harry Wilson have repeatedly been linked with one another over a free transfer agreement. Both sides have shown interest, but they have not agreed a deal despite reports Following a historic campaign that brought silverware on the continent, the hierarchy must now build a squad to sustain their elite status. This ambitious […]
