Watkins fitness wait, Elliott loan talks, Malen praise
Manchester United reportedly target Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers for summer 2026, with interest framed as an alternative to Cole Palmer. No bid or agreement with Villa is stated.
Aston Villa are among clubs eyeing Man City goalkeeper James Trafford, praised as ‘incredible’ by Pep Guardiola. With Emiliano Martinez first choice, a move would depend on any summer sale.
Watkins and Onana face late tests for Bournemouth. If Watkins misses out, Abraham leads with Rogers at 10. Sancho and Buendia to start wide, Luiz with Onana if fit, Cash-Konsa-Torres-Maatsen ahead of Martinez.
Former Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran ends his Fenerbahce loan to join Zenit on loan. The ex-Villa man left for Al-Nassr in 2025, scored 8 in 13, then won the Turkish Super Cup before moving again.
Villa and Liverpool to discuss altering Harvey Elliott’s loan, with options to raise the appearance trigger or turn the £35m obligation into an option. Ex-scout Bryan King urges cutting the fee after limited minutes.
Go Ahead Eagles’ Gerrit Nauber details his broken leg suffered in the 2-1 win over Aston Villa after a 50/50 with Lamare Bogarde, surgery, and a four to six month recovery while watching the match from hospital.
Ollie Watkins wins Villa’s January Goal of the Month for his long-range strike against Nottingham Forest, taking nearly 8,000 votes. The goal is also shortlisted for the Premier League award.
Roma’s Walter Sabatini hails Aston Villa loanee Donyell Malen as a ‘really interesting’ signing, praising his movements and fit in Gasperini’s system after scoring on debut and starting against Udinese and Milan.
