Aston Villa sign Manzambi as Arsenal push for Rogers
Villa agree loan for Joao Palhinha from Bayern with €25m option. The 31-year-old is flying to England to finalise, bringing Premier League and Champions League experience to bolster Emery’s midfield.
Manchester United trigger a £35m release clause to sign Youri Tielemans from Villa on a five-year deal, a clause reportedly little known even within Villa’s camp.
Villa, having sold Youri Tielemans to Manchester United, move to reinforce midfield and are linked with a target billed as an even bigger talent than Johan Manzambi.
Villa agree £38m for Wolves’ Joao Gomes, beating Liverpool, Manchester United and Atletico. The 25-year-old undergoes a medical and could start amid midfield injuries and exits, offering versatility.
Arsenal plan talks with Villa to finalise Morgan Rogers, fee touted up to €100m with terms to 2031 agreed. Rogers keen on move, while Arsenal also admire Ezri Konsa.
Emi Martinez reveals he fractured a ring finger before Villa’s 3-0 Europa League final vs Freiburg and has played the World Cup in daily pain after rejecting surgery to stay with Argentina.
Villa send Yeimar Mosquera to Vitória Guimarães permanently and loan Oliwier Zych for 2025-26, strengthening the partnership with the Portuguese club.
Pervis Estupiñán agrees terms with Villa after a call from Unai Emery. Milan and Villa now to settle a fee, expected below €18-20m. The left-back previously worked with Emery at Villarreal.
Villa sign 20-year-old Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg. Europa League Young Player of the Season, scored in the semi-final en route to the final versus Villa in Istanbul.
Villa eye a midfield target and could hijack Benfica due to greater spending power, positioning for a major addition in the middle of the park.
Villa set a huge price on Ezri Konsa amid Arsenal interest, with NSWE determined to prevent an exodus. Player is keen but Arsenal are deterred by the valuation.
