Aston Villa weigh Brandt move, Rogers sale talk
Bolton and Huddersfield target Villa prospect Tommi O’Reilly after his 6 goals and 13 assists on loan at Crewe. A loan or permanent move is possible despite two years left on his Villa deal.
Villa could revive interest in Julian Brandt as a free agent, easing PSR by selling Morgan Rogers amid £100m links. Brandt’s 13 goal contributions highlight consistency as Emery targets more chance creation.
Villa are cited with Man Utd and Liverpool as tracking Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, with Juve pushing a renewal worth about €4m a year and agent Meïssa N’Diaye key to any outcome.
Ahead of Lille away in the Europa League, Leon Bailey is urged to reprise his 2024 heroics after his ‘we have time’ rally and 100% shot accuracy helped Villa through on penalties last time.
Villa’s xG overperformance has flipped, with goals drying up, injuries to Kamara, McGinn and Tielemans, and 18 points dropped in nine games leaving Champions League hopes at risk.
After a 4-1 loss to Chelsea, Douglas Luiz scored and Leon Bailey assisted for Villa’s only notable FPL returns. Matty Cash scored -1, while Ollie Watkins reached 100 total points despite a 1-point week.
Villa are mooted to face Bayern Munich in a Hong Kong friendly in August, with Bryan King tipping around £2m income and a shirt sales boost, aiding revenues alongside planned Villa Park redevelopment.
Villa are ‘particularly keen’ on Juventus forward Jonathan David, who could leave with ‘bags packed’. Strong Juve-Villa ties may aid a €15-18m deal.
