Arsenal link Rogers as Villa weigh Bailey and Martinez calls
Sweden duo Victor Lindelof of Aston Villa and Anthony Elanga of Newcastle have minor issues and skipped full training, putting their Tunisia opener in doubt as Graham Potter avoids risks.
Villa have made an approach for Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, with the Reds open to a sale.
Villa bid €50-55m for Como winger Martin Baturina was rejected, with the Serie A club demanding €80m. Bayern also keen. Como, set for the Champions League, are reluctant sellers unless the player pushes.
Market value risers named, with Morgan Rogers up €35m to €90m. No other Villa player highlighted.
Villa and Tottenham are interested in PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. A move likely depends on Emiliano Martinez’s future, with Juventus linked. Chevalier’s deal runs to 2030 and he kept 10 clean sheets.
Scotland’s 4-0 Bolivia win sparks selection calls. Steve Clarke must fit Aston Villa captain John McGinn into a 4-4-2 with McTominay and Ferguson before facing Haiti in Boston.
Aston Villa are monitoring Crysencio Summerville and could sell Leon Bailey. Villa face AC Milan and Tottenham competition, with stats cited to show Summerville as an upgrade under Unai Emery.
TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook says Arsenal held early talks with Morgan Rogers’ camp and a £80-100m bid could force Aston Villa to sell due to financial limits, with Arteta keen before the World Cup.
Villa and Everton target Harry Wilson is expected to leave Fulham despite a new offer, with Leeds pushing to sway the forward’s decision.
Man City are weighing up a move for 16-year-old Villa winger Heaven Kilwa, out of contract this summer. Villa want him to stay after a season of U18 goals and England youth caps.
Juventus consider Emi Martinez but Villa want €5m and the keeper seeks €7m wages. Vicario is a cheaper option. Villa’s Champions League place may complicate Juve’s pursuit.
Villa lead the race for Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, who prefers Europe over Saudi. BVB say they want to keep him. He had 22 goals, 6 assists in 46 games and is valued at around €32m.
Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee is key in Portugal’s World Cup prep, drilling dead-ball routines. His Villa work delivered 18 set-piece goals last season, boosting his influence.
