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Football Transfer Rumours: Could Palace Swoop In on Aston Villa’s Pursuit of Joel Ordóñez? | Transfer Window

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026grace

Aston Villa’s transfer strategy remains complicated, with Ollie Watkins nearing an exit and Nicolas Jackson expected to join. Crystal Palace are attempting to disrupt Villa’s pursuit of Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordóñez, having opened negotiations for the Ecuador international. That development has prompted Unai Emery’s side to explore other options, including West Ham defender Jean-Claire […]

‘Speak to his representative’: Emery says Watkins should clarify absence from Villa’s heavy Brighton defeat | Aston Villa

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026grace

Unai Emery did little to dismiss suggestions that Ollie Watkins had made himself unavailable for Aston Villa’s chastening 4-0 loss to Brighton at the Amex on Sunday. Injuries to Brian Madjo and Tammy Abraham left the head coach short of attacking options, yet Watkins was still omitted from the matchday squad as the England forward […]

Aston Villa shake-up is a gamble, but Emery can unveil version 2.0 and reap the benefits | Aston Villa

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026grace

Last season was Aston Villa’s finest since their European Cup triumph in 1982. They added a second continental honour by winning the Europa League, although their fourth-place Premier League finish would have earned them a Champions League place regardless. Villa endured a dreadful opening, failing to win any of their first five league matches. Yet […]

Aston Villa Anticipate a Further Al Hilal Offer for Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026grace

Aston Villa are expecting Al Hilal to return with an improved offer for Ollie Watkins after turning down a proposal worth close to £40m for the forward. The Saudi Arabian club want to sign Villa’s leading Premier League scorer, who has recorded at least 10 league goals in each of his six seasons since arriving […]

‘His Potential Is Enormous’: Madjo Impresses Instantly on Delayed Aston Villa Debut | Aston Villa

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026grace

The familiar signs came first: a broad grin, a roar of emotion, a raised fist and teammates rushing over to celebrate. Then 17-year-old Brian Madjo revealed the deeper meaning behind the moment. Having scored his first Aston Villa goal 45 minutes into a remarkable debut, he placed his hands behind his back before forcefully breaking […]

Frank Lampard Praises ‘Massive’ Arrival as Coventry Complete Record £22.5m Rushworth Transfer | Transfer Window

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026grace

Coventry have broken their transfer record by completing the £22.5m purchase of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton, as Frank Lampard’s squad prepare for their first Premier League campaign in 25 years. The 25-year-old impressed during his loan spell with Coventry in the Championship last season. He played a crucial part in their title-winning promotion campaign, […]

Chelsea signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m. Is he the right fit? | Chelsea

July 24, 2026grace

It soon became clear this summer that Aston Villa would not be able to keep Morgan Rogers. After helping the club secure fourth place in the Premier League and win the Europa League, the 23-year-old was highly sought after. Arsenal appeared to be the most probable next move, as the reigning champions wanted to reinforce […]

Aston Villa finalise loan capture of Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea

July 23, 2026grace

Aston Villa have announced the acquisition of Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on a temporary deal, as the reshaping of the squad continues at Villa Park. The season-long arrangement includes a conditional clause making the transfer permanent. Garnacho had moved to the London club the previous August from Manchester United for a reported £40m. Villa are […]

Morgan Rogers thrilled to sign for London’s top club in £117m Chelsea switch

July 22, 2026grace

Morgan Rogers has completed a transfer to Chelsea from Aston Villa worth £117m, committing to a seven-year contract that makes him the most expensive purchase in the Blues’ history. The move was sealed on Saturday, with Chelsea moving swiftly to land the 23-year-old ahead of Arsenal, who had been in discussions and were considered frontrunners […]

João Gomes finalises £38m Aston Villa switch, Hall and Robinson on Manchester United wishlist | Transfer news

July 20, 2026grace

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Brazil international João Gomes in a £38m transfer. The 25-year-old midfielder, who has won 10 caps, ends a three-and-a-half-year stay at Wolves, where he made 130 appearances after arriving from Flamengo. Gomes’s move to Villa Park follows Youri Tielemans’s switch to Manchester United and comes as Morgan Rogers […]