Aston Villa bank record Rogers fee, assess loans and midfield cover
Report claims Villa have emerged as candidates for Milan’s Rafael Leao at around €60m, with Jorge Mendes pushing a move. Talks on Pervis Estupinan reportedly helped surface Leao’s name as Rogers nears Chelsea exit.
Villa saw a €55m offer for Como winger Martin Baturina rejected. Como say only an ‘unmissable offer’ will do, despite Spurs and Man Utd interest. Baturina starred in 2026 and at the World Cup.
Villa have held talks over winger Alejandro Garnacho as they seek a Rogers replacement. Roma also linked. Report says Garnacho would be open to working under Unai Emery.
Hull, Trabzonspor and Celta Vigo are in talks for Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey. Villa prefer a permanent sale as Bailey, valued around £12m, is not in Unai Emery’s plans after Rogers’ £117m exit.
Villa face key exits after the 2026 World Cup, with Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Morgan Rogers among departures, echoing past post-World Cup leavers like Milosevic, De La Cruz and Milner.
Emiliano Martinez sets a World Cup final record with 11 saves in Argentina’s 1-0 loss, ending 105 minutes unbeaten. He is Villa’s only player to appear in two World Cup finals and holds 15 World Cup appearances.
Villa sign Joao Gomes from Wolves for £34m plus £4m add-ons as Emery reshapes midfield after Tielemans’ sale and Onana injury, following record buy Johan Manzambi. Morgan Rogers set for £117m Chelsea move.
Villa and Chelsea eye Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, priced at €40m. The England winger, sent off in a friendly, is open to a Premier League return after a strong first Serie A season.
Multiple outlets say PSG have triggered Lucas Digne’s clause, with a fee just under €10m. The Aston Villa left-back is undergoing a medical and set to sign a 3-year deal.
Villa’s midfield overhaul continues after Onana’s setback, with calls to add another replacement alongside Gomes.
Villa explore a £15m move for Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba after Tielemans’ exit and Onana injury. Johan Manzambi has arrived but Emery wants more midfield depth.
Chelsea agree a British record £117m for Morgan Rogers. Villa, battling PSR, bank a huge fee after his standout season under Unai Emery and Europa League triumph. Middlesbrough net a 20% sell-on.
Villa eye Nicolas Jackson, but only on loan. UEFA swap rules could hit Rogers’ £117m profit if a permanent deal follows within 45 days. Emery also has new signing Johan Manzambi as a Rogers replacement.
Villa are in advanced talks to sign AC Milan left-back Pervis Estupinan for around £17m, with the player’s stance on a move to Villa Park revealed.
Fulham and Coventry hold talks to sign Ross Barkley as his Aston Villa future is clarified.
