Aston Villa Daily News Roundup
V Sports discuss buying a minority stake in Ligue 2 side FC Annecy, aiming to strengthen an existing loan pathway while retaining local management, though some stakeholders resist a sale.
Report claims Emery wants Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid after missing out on Conor Gallagher, with Madrid preferring a summer move and a €10-20m fee mooted.
Teen forward Zepiqueno Redmond suffered a knee injury 20 minutes into a Sheffield Wednesday trial, cancelling a potential move after his Huddersfield loan was cut short.
Agent says Evann Guessand will ‘10000%’ stay at Aston Villa amid reports of being offered to Beşiktaş in a deal to sign Tammy Abraham.
Emi Martinez faces a late fitness test for Everton. Kamara, Onana, Barkley and Alysson are out. Pau Torres fit, Mings could feature. Guessand back from AFCON.
Villa are eyeing Udinese forward Keinan Davis for summer, with a €15-20m bid suggested. He has 6 goals and 3 assists this season; potential fit alongside Watkins and possible Abraham move.
Villa host Everton at Villa Park on Sunday aiming for a 12th straight home win. Mobile ticketing via the club app and NFC is required. Travel, fanzone and programme details provided.
Unai Emery wins December’s Manager of the Month after five wins from six, including 4-3 at Brighton and late 2-1 over Arsenal, with further 3-2 West Ham and 2-1 Man Utd, Chelsea victories.
Donyell Malen leaves Aston Villa for Roma in a £21.6m deal, departing after one year at Villa Park.
Villa target a permanent move for Tammy Abraham after his Besiktas loan from Roma. V Sports could also move for Dani Ceballos. Ross Barkley linked with Sheffield United.
