Aston Villa weigh wide options, eye Jackson talks
Paolo Di Canio dismisses Roma hype around Donyell Malen, on loan from Villa with an option to buy, after five in five, criticising comparisons to Gianluca Vialli and noting he was a reserve behind Rogers and Watkins at Villa.
Coutinho ends his Vasco stint citing mental exhaustion. The piece argues Steven Gerrard’s tactics misused him at Villa after the initial loan high, harming form alongside Watkins, Ings and Buendia in a two No 10s setup.
Before joining Villa in 2022, Boubacar Kamara met an Atletico Madrid director at home “in shorts, barefoot”, per Daniel Riolo, which reportedly put them off. He later signed for Villa and extended to 2030.
Villa’s 1-0 win at Brighton delivered FPL points: Mings 12 with assist and clean sheet, Martinez and Maatsen 8, Bogarde 7, Konsa 6. Morgan Rogers leads the season tally on 125, Cash on 99.
Leeds predicted at Villa: Darlow; Justin, Rodon, Struijk; Bogle, Ampadu, Gruev, Gudmundsson; Gnonto, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin. Okafor out, James and Stach available. Villa host at Villa Park.
Villa are monitoring Nicolas Jackson as talks begin over his post-Bayern future. The 24-year-old striker, once under Emery at Villarreal, is linked alongside Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham and Atletico Madrid.
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Douglas Luiz has excelled since rejoining on loan. Villa hold a £21.7m option to buy from Juventus, seen as a bargain to bolster midfield with Kamara and Tielemans returning.
Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford reportedly prefers Aston Villa over Newcastle to work with Unai Emery and for likely Champions League football. Any move could hinge on Emiliano Martinez’s future.
John McGinn slams “Scottish VAR” as Villa recall flashpoints: Abraham’s goal v Brentford overturned for ball out, Rogers’ quick-whistle “foul” at Manchester United, and FA Cup loss to Newcastle without VAR.
Ange Postecoglou hails Unai Emery as one of the world’s best, praising his response after Arsenal and impact at Villa: “He gets the most out of his teams.” Emery edged their head-to-head via an FA Cup win.
Aston Villa show concrete interest in Monaco and Morocco U21 goalkeeper Yanis Benchaouch, 19. Bournemouth failed to land him in January and plan a second bid. Villa have monitored him after the U20 World Cup.
Farke notes Leeds’ xG ranks ahead of Villa but hails Emery’s effective side and individual quality. He warns Leeds must face a ruthless Villa at Villa Park despite underlying metrics.
Predicted XI vs Leeds: Martinez; Cash or Bogarde, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Luiz; Sancho, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins. Bizot suspended, Cash a doubt, Barkley and Bailey tipped to drop out.
Bailey’s Villa return is faltering after an early hook against Newcastle. Villa are assessing Fulham’s Harry Wilson for a potential free in 2026, who plays right wing and could replace the Jamaican this summer.
