Unai Emery has described Aston Villa and Chelsea as rivals rather than allies, saying both clubs are determined to overcome one another despite completing several transfers between them in recent years. Emiliano Martínez was the latest player to switch between the two sides after Chelsea spent £117m to recruit Morgan Rogers from Villa this summer. […]
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Ollie Watkins has finalised a £51m transfer from Aston Villa to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. The 30-year-old forward has signed a three-year contract after becoming Villa’s leading Premier League goalscorer with 91 goals. During his six seasons with Villa, Watkins was instrumental in the team’s progress under Unai Emery. The club became a consistent […]
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Barcelona are nearing an agreement to sign Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus in a deal valued at £8.6m (10m euros). Negotiations for the Brazilian are reportedly at an advanced point. Although several details still need to be settled, the move is likely to be finalised before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. Napoli had also expressed interest in Jesus, […]
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Hamburg are close to reaching an agreement to sign Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira for 10 million euros (£8.6 million). The London club are working to secure the 26-year-old’s departure before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. There is increasing confidence at Emirates Stadium that an agreement will be finalized with the German club. Vieira played […]
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Chelsea have confirmed the arrival of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. The 33-year-old, who had been seeking a transfer away from Villa during the past two summers, has now secured his departure in a £7.5m deal and agreed a three-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The Argentina international, a 2022 World Cup winner and two-time recipient […]
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Hull City have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya. The 21-year-old is reportedly willing to make the switch and has received approval to complete a medical in East Yorkshire ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline. The France Under-21 player, previously associated with a number of Premier League teams, has recorded seven goals […]
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Celtic are said to be nearing a deal for PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joel van den Berg, while both they and Rangers look likely to miss other targets as Dundee United weigh up a fresh approach for Falkirk’s Brad Spencer. Representatives from Celtic have travelled to the Netherlands for talks over midfielder Joel van den Berg. […]
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Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez’s proposed switch to Crystal Palace has encountered difficulties following his medical examination, leaving the Premier League side to determine whether the transfer should go ahead. Palace are believed to have moved ahead of Aston Villa in the race for the Ecuadorian centre-back, reaching an agreement for an initial loan with […]
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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 […]
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Jack Grealish would favour a return to Everton if he departs Manchester City before the transfer window closes, according to sources. The 30-year-old came off the bench in City’s first two matches of the campaign, but new manager Enzo Maresca is prepared to allow the England international to leave ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline. Grealish […]
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