Aston Villa Daily News Roundup
Emery says opponents ‘try to kick’ Morgan Rogers, citing a missed second yellow for Mikel Merino at Arsenal. He urges Villa to adapt to increased physicality and confirms Boubacar Kamara faces a long layoff.
Villa enquire about Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika after Boubacar Kamara’s serious injury. Galatasaray currently lead the race, so Villa may need to act fast to reinforce midfield.
Report claims Barcelona may revive interest in Pau Torres after City move for Marc Guehi. Villa could consider a sale to aid PSR if they can reinvest, with Konsa and Mings among existing options.
Villa will cancel Leon Bailey’s Roma loan only if a new club is found. Injuries and Roma’s signings, including Donyell Malen, leave Bailey out of plans, with his entourage seeking a move.
West Midlands Police chief Craig Guildford retires after criticism over advising a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for the 2024 Villa Park match, with a report saying risks were overstated.
Villa U21s draw 0-0 at Derby. Keeper Sam Proctor excels with multiple saves, while Mosquera and Broggio go close. Young Lions sit 14th in PL2 ahead of Ipswich at Bodymoor Heath.
Forest join Aston Villa in the race for Tammy Abraham, meeting his terms. Abraham prefers Villa after his 2018-19 loan. Beşiktaş could buy from Roma for €13m then sell for about €20m.
Preview tips Villa to beat Everton 3-1. Kamara is out, Martinez a doubt, Watkins to start. Grealish returns for Everton. Predicted XI includes Rogers, McGinn, Tielemans and Watkins at Villa Park.
Ex-scout Bryan King tips Villa to land Oscar Mingueza cheaply from Celta Vigo. Versatile at right-back and centre-back, he suits Emery and could provide cover if a cut-price deal is struck.
Emery says Malen’s £21m move to Roma was a ‘tough’ but sensible decision, involving player, team and club. The forward scored 7 before leaving, but Villa are ‘ready’ to replace him.
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BBC One will broadcast Aston Villa v Newcastle in the FA Cup fourth round at Villa Park on 14 February, with live coverage also on iPlayer and the BBC Sport site and app.
