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.
Emi Martínez’s future at Aston Villa is once again expected to come under scrutiny this summer, with the latest news revealing that he has been offered to Juventus. The charismatic Argentine has served as the psychological and defensive heartbeat of the squad since his arrival, but as he is one of the highest earners at […]
Aston Villa have registered an interest in Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi. Unai Emery is determined to capitalise on his team’s upward European trajectory by infusing the frontline with elite young talent. The 21-year-old German youth international has emerged as a prominent target following a spectacular breakthrough campaign in Belgium. Tresoldi has enjoyed a sensational […]
Aston Villa are facing a critical summer transfer window as manager Unai Emery balances squad refreshment with UEFA’s financial settlement limits. As ever, restrictions are tight, so Villa will have to act smartly. According to Jacob Tanswell from The Athletic, Villa must navigate strict profit and sustainability constraints, meaning player exits will heavily dictate their […]
Aston Villa’s summer transfer window is beginning to take shape as they prioritise the signing of wingers. Five players have reportedly been discussed internally, with Villa sounding out of couple them regarding the parameters of a deal. Over the last few seasons, Villa have had only two established right wingers in Moussa Diaby and Leon […]
Aston Villa’s North Stand redevelopment has begun as Kingscote Construction spearheads the operation. Works are underway with an expected completion ahead of the 2027/28 season. The stand will be closed for the whole of the 2026/27 campaign, reducing the capacity to approximately 37,000. Kingscote, the contracting arm of the Morrisroe Group, has deployed a comprehensive […]
Aston Villa have earned £39 million for winning the Europa League this season. It’s a stark contrast to the approximately £70 million they banked for reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League in the 2024/25 campaign. Unai Emery’s side enjoyed a dominant continental campaign, culminating in a £11.3 million payout for defeating Freiburg in the […]
Aston Villa loanee Evann Guessand will weigh up his future options this summer after his £28 million option-to-buy with Crystal Palace has expired. Whilst he was happy at Selhurst Park, managerial uncertainty has prevented the Eagles from making a decision. Guessand moved to south-east London on loan with an option to buy in January after […]
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is hoping to have a trouble-free summer transfer window after last year’s difficulties with the financial rules. Villa were heavily restricted on what they could spend, which carried a low mood into the beginning of the season, where they failed to win any of their first six games in all […]
Former Aston Villa midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from professional football after 24 seasons in the Premier League at the age of 40. While his later years yielded an abundance of silverware at Manchester City and Liverpool, his transformative chapters at Villa truly solidified his status as an elite Premier League midfielder. Before […]
Aston Villa has opened talks with Lamare Bogarde over a new contract, despite only signing a new deal last year. The 22-year-old versatile Dutchman, who can operate as a defensive midfielder, right-back and centre-back, has been progressing well at Villa, with his performances set to earn him new terms. Bogarde joined the Midlands club from […]
Former Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is pleased to see where the club is now compared to the horrid days when he was managing the club under the ownership of Randy Lerner. Lambert took charge of Villa in 2012 during a period of severe financial restraint and boardroom transition. Tasked with keeping a cost-cutting squad […]
Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has recalled the events leading up to Roy Keane’s departure at the club, where the pair shared many feuds with one another. Since they have both moved into punditry, they have exchanged comments regarding their time together at Villa. By the time Keane arrived as Paul Lambert’s assistant in […]
