Aston Villa beaten 1-0 by 10-man Brentford after VAR drama
Fiorentina, led by Fabio Paratici, are trying to sign Aston Villa right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic, currently on loan at RB Leipzig with limited minutes. Deal type unclear and would need Villa-Leipzig agreement.
Villa are weighing a late move for Fulham’s Harry Wilson, out of contract in summer. After Oscar Bobb’s arrival, a cut-price deal is possible, with Wilson viewed as experienced support alongside Tammy Abraham.
Villa remain keen on 17-year-old Blackburn striker Igor Tyjon after submitting an early bid. Rovers rejected Arsenal’s £1m offer, could accept low summer compensation.
Villa lose 1-0 to 10-man Brentford after VAR rules Abraham’s equaliser out for earlier ball out. Ouattara strikes before half-time after Schade sees red for kicking Cash. Late Bailey miss caps frustration.
Teen midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba is set to rejoin West Brom on loan after scoring his first senior Villa goal in a 3-2 Europa League win over Utrecht.
Villa and Liverpool will revisit Harvey Elliott’s loan terms. Obligation to buy at £35m after 10 apps may be raised or turned into an option, after the 22-year-old reached eight appearances under Unai Emery.
Onana likes Jesse Lingard’s ‘Grafting’ Instagram post amid talk of a Premier League return. Villa also linked with Brahim Diaz as Emery weighs attacking options.
After Villa’s 1-0 Brentford loss, their next five league games: Bournemouth A, Brighton H, Leeds H, Wolves A, Chelsea H, as Arsenal open a six-point lead.
Emery says Villa’s window is ‘completely done’ after re-signing Abraham and Luiz. Guessand exits, Jimoh-Aloba set for West Brom loan, no further incomings expected.
Pundits explain how Brentford’s compact shape and midfield work ‘suffocated’ Villa after Schade’s red, sealing a 1-0 win at Villa Park.
Inter CEO Marotta says a move for ex-Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby was explored but ‘conditions were not right’, with no further January additions expected.
Villa recalled Samuel Iling-Junior from West Brom after 1 goal in 24 games, with the 22-year-old now set to join Pisa on loan for the rest of 2025-26. Albion were reportedly caught off guard by the timing.
Emery calls VAR’s lengthy decision to rule out Abraham’s goal ‘not fair’ as Villa fall 1-0 to 10-man Brentford. Ouattara nets after Schade’s red on Cash, Bees produce ‘defensive masterclass’ to hold on.
Highly-rated 19-year-old Ben Broggio is set to leave Aston Villa on loan, with Falkirk pursuing a deal until season’s end as he seeks senior minutes after limited first-team involvement under Unai Emery.
Player ratings: Luiz impresses on return with 56 passes and five chances created, but Bogarde struggles and is hooked at half-time as Villa lose 1-0 to Brentford.
