Aston Villa weigh Rogers interest as finances loom
Celta Vigo’s Óscar Mingueza rejects renewal and changes agent, with Villa and Juventus keen. His deal ends in June, so Roberto Olabe could land the right-back on a free if Villa’s offer and project convince him.
Injury-hit right-back Andres Garcia has just six appearances this season. With seven league games left, he enters a make-or-break spell behind Matty Cash and out-of-position Lamare Bogarde.
Opinion claims Villa erred letting Donyell Malen leave for Roma on loan. He leads Villa metrics for xG and goals per 90 and has scored 8 in 12 for Roma, while Emery’s side struggle for goals.
Buendia’s early form faded, minutes now threatened by McGinn and Tielemans. With a deal to 2027 and c.£75k‑a‑week wages, Villa may consider a summer sale if performances do not lift.
Sancho dislocates shoulder v Elche, out around 2-3 weeks. He could miss both Bologna Europa League quarter-final legs and league games against Nottingham Forest and Sunderland.
With John McGinn and Youri Tielemans back, Morgan Rogers should gain space and support after carrying creativity during their absence, boosting Villa’s Champions League push.
With Morgan Rogers’ future uncertain, Villa are preparing an approach for a Paris Saint‑Germain star viewed as a like‑for‑like replacement.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool monitor Morgan Rogers. Despite a six-year deal, Villa could sell to ease finances and reinvest, but will demand a big fee. Emery hails his ‘huge mentality’.
Opinion backs Ross Barkley to keep his place over Douglas Luiz. Barkley’s recent starts and superior metrics strengthen his claim as Emery weighs midfield options and a £21.7m Luiz decision.
West Brom debate sees even some Villa fans reject claims the Baggies ‘belong’ in League One, citing their history amid a relegation battle in the Championship.
Villa line up a move for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, after reduced minutes post-AFCON. He reportedly visited Manchester City’s facilities, though his camp deny it.
Villa face a £4.3m UEFA football-earnings limit for 2025-26 and may raise funds via academy sales, leveraging Bodymoor Heath’s track record to comply amid no Champions League income.
