Aston Villa track El Bilal Toure and Pedro Vite
Villa monitor Atalanta striker El Bilal Toure, with Fulham leading the race. The Mali forward impressed at Besiktas with seven goals and five assists, and has Europa League experience.
Villa and Manchester United are tracking Pumas midfielder Pedro Vite after a standout World Cup for Ecuador. A Mexican journalist says he was consistent in Liga MX but has reached a new level at the tournament, boosting exit chances.
Juventus plan to repurpose ex-Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz as a regista under Spalletti, using the Lobotka model to cut costs after a below-par first season following his 2024 move from Aston Villa.
Ex-Villa keeper Orjan Nyland shone for Norway against Brazil, saving Bruno Guimarães’ penalty and several key chances. Villa fans recalled his 2020 Leicester heroics and the Sheffield United goal-line saga.
Ezri Konsa played every minute again as England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Morgan Rogers came on late, with Ollie Watkins unused. Norway await on 11 July, 10pm BST.
Villa have contacted Como for Martin Baturina after his standout season under Cesc Fàbregas. A €55m bid from an unnamed English club has been rejected and Como have told suitors: offer €80m and he’s yours. He is under contract to 2030.
Sheffield Wednesday want Aston Villa forward Louie Barry, ideally on a permanent deal but a loan is possible. Budget limits mean they may not meet last year’s £3.5m price. Stockport form is cited amid mixed loans.
