Aston Villa fined for delays, eye Moriba move
Report claims Villa would sell Morgan Rogers if they secure about £80m profit on his £15m fee, while scouting a replacement. Arsenal interest continues amid rising market prices.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says Ezri Konsa could start at right-back for England v DR Congo amid injuries, despite centre-back form. He notes Konsa has played RB for Villa but ‘it’s not his favourite’ position.
Villa bid about £13m for Almeria’s Senegal midfielder Dion Lopy. The 24-year-old, with Ligue 1 and La Liga experience, is seen as midfield cover. Deals timed to meet UEFA financial rules before confirmations.
Man City keeper James Trafford could move this summer, with a frontrunner named amid interest from Newcastle and Aston Villa.
Villa fined £570,000 by the Premier League for 10 delayed kick-offs, including £150,000 linked to Chelsea game incidents that held up the start at Villa Park.
Villa get green light to sign Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba for £25m, with Unai Emery keen to strengthen central midfield.
Emmanuel Petit suggests Arsenal target Nico Williams over Villa’s Morgan Rogers, citing impact and cost, with Rogers valued at £100m-plus.
