Aston Villa set for Bologna test, Chelsea trip looms
Villa have reportedly held talks over a £60m target, with Champions League qualification seen as boosting their hand, as Emery aims to strengthen beyond Morgan Rogers.
Villa face a physical, high-pressing Bologna who mix possession with long direct balls, rank highly for red cards, and threaten through Bernardeschi, Castro and Orsolini in the Europa League quarter-final.
Ex-Villa scout Bryan King criticises Leon Bailey’s cameo in the West Ham win, alleging an ‘attitude problem’ and urging him to improve or leave amid poor form for Villa and Jamaica.
Villa eye Anderlecht’s 18-year-old Nunzio Engwanda in a ‘bargain move’ due to his contract. The versatile Belgium U19 has first-team tastes and PL International Cup minutes, fitting Emery’s youth planning.
Newcastle are reportedly leading the race for England keeper James Trafford, dealing a potential blow to Aston Villa’s pursuit.
Tielemans, just back from injury, played 20 minutes for Belgium vs USA and was dispossessed for a late goal, recording an error leading to a goal and a rough cameo ahead of his Villa return.
