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Emi Martinez transfer update: Chelsea strike £7.5m deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026grace

Chelsea have reached a £7.5m agreement to recruit Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The 33-year-old Argentina international is expected to complete a medical in London before joining the goalkeeping department at Stamford Bridge. The decision comes amid doubts about Robert Sanchez’s recent displays, especially following Monday’s 3-2 victory over Fulham. Sanchez, Chelsea’s first-choice keeper since […]

Leon Goretzka: Aston Villa Complete Signing of Ex-Bayern Munich Midfielder

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026grace

When Goretzka joined Bayern from Schalke in 2018, he was widely regarded as a new-generation midfielder capable of operating in virtually any central role. Peter Neururer, who coached Goretzka at his local club Bochum, described him at the age of 18 as a “talent that appears once in a century.” During the 2010s, his potential […]

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 […]

Crystal Palace Move to Beat Aston Villa to Defender Joel Ordonez

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026grace

Crystal Palace are seeking to beat Aston Villa to the signing of Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez. Villa turned their attention to the Ecuadorian international after being unable to reach an agreement with Southampton over Taylor Harwood-Bellis. However, Palace have entered negotiations with the Belgian club for Ordonez, who has been on the Selhurst Park […]

‘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 […]

2026-27 Women’s Super League Preview No. 2: Aston Villa | Aston Villa Women

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026grace

Predicted position from our writers: 9th (Note: this does not necessarily reflect Sophie Downey’s individual view, but represents the average prediction from the panel) Last season’s position: 9th Prospects Aston Villa endured a difficult campaign last season, with ninth place falling short of the expectations shared by the club and its supporters. Even so, Natalia […]

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 Near Deal to Sign Free Agent Leon Goretzka

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026grace

Aston Villa are nearing an agreement to recruit Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer. The 31-year-old became a free agent after departing Bayern Munich this summer, and discussions with Villa have reportedly progressed well. Manager Unai Emery wants to strengthen his midfield because Amadou Onana is expected to remain sidelined until next year […]

Southampton Reject Aston Villa’s £18m Offer for Taylor Harwood-Bellis

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Aston Villa have seen an offer of approximately £18m, plus additional payments, turned down by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Villa are seeking reinforcements as England international Ezri Konsa prepares to complete a transfer to Arsenal for a fee exceeding £50m. Harwood-Bellis joined Southampton in 2023, initially on a temporary deal, and has made one […]

Arsenal Transfer Update: £50m-Plus Ezri Konsa Agreement Reached with Aston Villa

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

In most circumstances, lifting the Europa League trophy and securing a Champions League place would put a club in a powerful position. Instead, Villa’s squad has been dismantled this summer, leaving the club disadvantaged by a system it has openly criticised. The need to meet European and Premier League financial regulations resulted in Morgan Rogers […]