Aston Villa finances outlined in V Sports accounts
Villa’s Morgan Rogers says he can ‘100 per cent’ link with Jude Bellingham for England, accepting a bench role so far under Thomas Tuchel but eager to start against Panama.
John McGinn’s Scotland face elimination despite beating Haiti, after losses to Morocco and Brazil. They need favourable results elsewhere to sneak into last 32 on third-place ranking.
Villa pursue 18-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic after his World Cup goal for Bosnia. Bayer Leverkusen value him at around €25m amid competition from Atalanta and Newcastle.
Villa weighing Lamare Bogarde’s future amid contract talks to 2028. Sunderland and Brighton keen, loan mooted. Emery values his versatility but could sell if a strong offer arrives.
Victor Lindelöf says he suffered ‘double cramp’ in both calves for Sweden vs Japan, leaving on 87 minutes but insists no problems after treatment. Started in midfield before moving to centre-back.
Villa join Ipswich and Hull in eyeing Stoke keeper Viktor Johansson. Ex-Villa academy man has a four-year deal but could be tempted as Villa assess options with Emi Martínez’s future uncertain.
Villa increase bid for Emerson Royal to €10m, with Flamengo now advancing talks. Deal expected this week after improved proposal wins over the player’s camp despite earlier reluctance at the Maracanã club.
Report claims an Argentine player wants to join Aston Villa and his club face a five-day deadline to sell, though no signing is confirmed yet.
Villa show interest in West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, but sales needed before bids and Hammers want around £50m. Leeds set to sign Harry Wilson despite Villa links.
Villa monitor Celta Vigo’s Ilaix Moriba, with Faro De Vigo saying Celta need a ‘major summer sale’ before 30 June. Initial enquiries made amid Brighton and Juventus interest, fee touted around £10-15m.
Villa tell Arsenal and others Morgan Rogers is not for sale. Sky Sports say only an exceptional bid would test resolve as Unai Emery aims to keep the Europa League winners’ core for the Champions League.
V Sports’ 2025 accounts show a £141m loan to a subsidiary, a £146m credit from NSWE to V Sports, and £106m available unused, with possible links suggested in the source to Villa Park’s North Stand works and compliance planning.
