Aston Villa eye Henderson and Baturina, Rogers reflects on World Cup bow
Ex-Everton scout Bryan King says a free transfer for John Stones ‘makes sense’ and he could pair well with Ezri Konsa after their England outing, suiting Unai Emery’s build-from-the-back style.
Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth says Arsenal have made no club-to-club contact with Aston Villa over Morgan Rogers. Villa are reluctant sellers unless offers near £80m arrive, so a move is not close yet.
Morgan Rogers reflects on his World Cup debut off the bench, saying he is ‘honoured’ and accepts his role, praising Jude Bellingham while aiming to impact games for England.
Newcastle could lose Nick Woltemade cheaply, with Aston Villa making an approach to sign the forward this summer.
Leeds have enquired about Parma keeper Zion Suzuki. Aston Villa are also interested if Emiliano Martínez were to leave. Suzuki kept six clean sheets in 22 Serie A games and is valued around €20m.
Aston Villa start the 2026/27 Premier League season away to Brighton on Sunday 23 August, live on Sky Sports.
Ex-scout Bryan King tips Villa to seek an Amazon-style documentary to boost revenue, noting Man United’s record-fee deal and Wes Edens’ US links as drivers amid PSR constraints.
Villa line up Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson as Emiliano Martinez’s successor amid Juventus links. Separate items: Everton eye Djed Spence, and Wolves target West Ham striker Pablo.
Birmingham City will host Barcelona on 31 July, prompting Villa fans to downplay the hype after their own Europa League triumph. CEO Jeremy Dale says the friendly reflects Blues’ ambition.
Emiliano Martínez reached 60 Argentina caps and his eighth World Cup game, closing on Villa’s record held by Paul McGrath (9). Olof Mellberg has 8 World Cup appearances as a Villan.
Report claims Leandro Trossard prefers Aston Villa over Besiktas if leaving Arsenal. The Belgian’s versatility and Premier League pedigree are viewed as a fit under Unai Emery.
Watkins and Morgan Rogers scored in a closed-doors win over Sporting KC, but Ivan Toney’s hat-trick may push the Aston Villa striker behind Harry Kane’s deputy role under Thomas Tuchel.
Villa will take FIFA’s rejection of 17-year-old Brian Madjo’s registration to CAS on 1 July. The £10m Metz signing has impressed in first-team training but cannot play until 2027 unless the appeal succeeds.
Villa and Manchester United chase Como forward Martin Baturina after his World Cup goal for Croatia. Como have already rejected a €50m bid, with eight goals and four assists last season.
Sport claim Marcus Rashford would consider Aston Villa if Unai Emery calls. Barcelona declined a €30m option, Man United prefer a sale, and Villa would only move if terms suit.
