Aston Villa line up Garnacho and midfield moves
Villa are weighing up a summer move for Everton midfielder James Garner as Unai Emery looks to deepen his midfield before the Champions League campaign.
Benfica boss Marco Silva refused to deny speaking to João Palhinha, adding to Villa’s competition for the Bayern midfielder despite their Premier League appeal.
Villa are preparing a club-record move for Nicolas Jackson, worth more than £60m. Unai Emery knows him well, and the deal could affect Ollie Watkins' future.
Villa are targeting more Premier League signings after agreeing a deal for Garnacho, with Emery looking to reinvest after Morgan Rogers’ £117m exit.
Joao Gomes may not be Tielemans' direct replacement. Villa could push Boubacar Kamara further forward, with his passing and ball-carrying seen as a better fit.
Villa and Tottenham have been handed a boost in the race to sign Martin Baturina, with the midfielder potentially available this summer.
Villa’s move for Pervis Estupinan has stalled, with Ruben Amorim reportedly delaying the sale to assess the left-back’s fit in Milan’s tactical setup.
Villa face more summer change, with Emiliano Martínez potentially set to join Juventus after exits for Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans.
A review of 10 Villa players at the 2026 World Cup, with Martínez's record 11-save final, Konsa's ever-present run, and McGinn, Rogers and Onana also assessed.
Stefan Borson dismissed claims of a Villa-Chelsea transfer ‘conspiracy’, saying Garnacho’s loan and UEFA rules make a Nicolas Jackson deal unlikely.
Villa are among the frontrunners to sign Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, with the £26m move linked to uncertainty over Emiliano Martinez’s future.
Ezri Konsa is rated among Arsenal's Saliba options, with the piece highlighting his availability and strong injury record compared with John Stones and Zeno Debast.
Alejandro Garnacho says Villa can help him rediscover his best form, praising Unai Emery’s confidence and the pull of Champions League football at Villa Park.
