Aston Villa captain McGinn talks Morocco, Arsenal linked with Morgan Rogers
Villa, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are monitoring Juventus centre-back Lloyd Kelly. Juve may sell for around £30m after signing him for £15m, as they seek funds after missing the Champions League.
New 2026/27 rules: five-second countdowns for goal kicks and throw-ins, 60-second injury checks, 10-second substitution limit, and limited VAR reviews. Villa’s set-piece routines must adapt quickly.
Arsenal eye Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, with Nacho Monreal and Emmanuel Petit praising the 23-year-old. Report claims Villa could want £100m. Gunners also linked with Bradley Barcola and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Man United agree Amazon ‘All or Nothing’ series said to exceed £10m, widening the commercial gap to Villa. Highlights ongoing financial disparities that shape transfer spending power.
U21 centre-back Yeimar Mosquera impressed in 2025-26 with goals, blocks and aerial threat, earning a pre-season look as Villa consider refreshing ageing centre-backs. Contract runs to 2028.
Juventus agree personal terms with Emiliano Martinez on a three-year deal, but Villa hold out for €10-15m. Juve weigh Vicario and Oblak as alternatives, with budget tight after missing Champions League.
Villa and Spurs keen on Roma’s Matías Soulé. No €25-30m clause per Calciomercato.it, with Roma valuing him at €35-40m. Unai Emery an admirer, Premier League move considered increasingly concrete.
Aston Villa captain John McGinn, Scotland’s match winner v Haiti, says Clarke’s side can hurt Morocco in Boston and is targeting the point that should seal Group C progression.
Villa and Spurs are tracking Serhou Guirassy after he told Dortmund he wants a new challenge. The 30-year-old, joint top scorer in the 2024/25 Champions League, is also on AC Milan and Atletico’s radar.
Villa’s 2026 window so far: in - Modou Keba Cisse (£4m). Out - Donyell Malen (£21.6m), Enzo Barrenechea (£10.3m). Net spend -£27.9m as Emery seeks to lower squad age and meet financial rules.
