Aston Villa monitor McGinn and Tielemans, Cash plays full match for Poland
Pau Torres headed Villa ahead before Federico Redondo levelled. After late introductions for academy youngsters, Álvaro Rodríguez struck in the 94th minute to edge Elche in the Pinatar Arena friendly.
Villa 2025-26 score fewer and create less than 2023-24 but defend better, winning more tackles and conceding fewer. Home form has dipped, yet top-four hopes remain with seven league games left.
Aston Villa, Everton and Crystal Palace are linked with Sunderland standout, with a move under consideration per a new report.
Piece reflects on Emery’s soaring stock at Villa, noting admiring glances from elsewhere, including Manchester United, as the club face a crossroads over his future direction.
Villa eye PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye after January interest. A Champions League finish could boost a summer move as Olabe and Emery plan long-term recruitment amid possible departures.
Matty Cash plays 90 as Poland beat Albania 2-1, Victor Lindelöf captains Sweden in a 3-1 win over Ukraine. The pair will meet in Tuesday’s World Cup play-off final in Sweden.
On-loan keeper Joe Gauci shines at Port Vale with 8 clean sheets and a 69% save rate, prompting calls for a Villa pre-season audition amid Emi Martínez uncertainty and Marco Bizot’s age.
Corriere dello Sport hail Leon Bailey’s ‘nothing short of miraculous’ fitness upturn at Villa after injury-hit Roma loan, questioning his attitude in Italy as he now features regularly for Unai Emery.
Villa monitor John McGinn and Youri Tielemans on Scotland and Belgium duty, seeking reduced minutes after injuries. Ex-scout Bryan King urges ‘common sense’ to keep the essential duo fit.
Report claims Villa aim for the Champions League and target a major move to re-sign a ‘world-class’ winger seen as an upgrade on Jadon Sancho.
