Aston Villa weigh Allan return as Palhinha interest grows
Chelsea want Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee, with Xabi Alonso said to be driving the move after Villa's strong record from dead-ball situations.
Aston Villa are still pursuing Allan after a €30m bid was rejected. Palmeiras are refusing to negotiate now, so Villa may have to revisit the deal in January.
Emi Martinez needs five Premier League clean sheets to overtake Mark Bosnich's Villa record of 64 and could become the club's outright leader early in 2026-27.
Unai Emery is reportedly unhappy after key departures, stalled deals and Austin MacPhee's Chelsea exit left Villa's transfer plan short of his preferred squad balance.
Joao Palhinha is open to joining Aston Villa and could arrive from Bayern Munich at a cheaper price than expected this summer.
Former Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz scored in Juventus's 2-0 friendly win over Nice and said his priority is to stay and prove himself in Turin.
Jadon Sancho, after an underwhelming Aston Villa loan, could return to Dortmund only if their move for Said El Mala collapses.
Gary McAllister said Unai Emery can get the best from Alejandro Garnacho after his loan move from Chelsea, but warned he must work hard to replace Morgan Rogers.
Mailbox writers praise Villa's summer business, arguing Manzambi and Gomes replace Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans smartly while leaving the club £63m better off.
Ross Barkley could stay at Aston Villa after moves to Coventry and Fulham stalled. Unai Emery is reportedly ready to persuade the midfielder to see out his contract.
Villa's £52m Johan Manzambi deal is now their record signing, with Joao Gomes fifth. The list also features Amadou Onana, Ian Maatsen and Moussa Diaby.
