Aston Villa set Super Cup date with PSG, move for Moritz Nicolas
Villa are exploring a move for a rising talent likened to Morgan Rogers, dubbed the ‘most exciting player in England’, after striking gold with Rogers for an initial £8m.
Report claims Emery wants Marcus Rashford back after his Barcelona loan, but Barca sign Anthony Gordon and chase Julián Álvarez, leaving Rashford’s future open amid Villa, Arsenal and others’ interest.
Arsenal, urged by Mikel Arteta to show ‘ambition’, target Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, admired for his No.10 and left-wing roles. Interest grows amid belief Villa might sell to balance finances.
Villa are encouraged over Galatasaray’s Gabriel Sara, who is ‘waiting for a response’. The Brazil international is valued at €35m after 7 goals and 13 assists in two title wins, with Champions League starts.
Villa open talks with Borussia Monchengladbach for goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas, who has a £13m clause. The 28-year-old led the Bundesliga for saves and could challenge Emiliano Martínez.
On loan at LASK, 20-year-old Modou Cisse posted stronger metrics than Ezri Konsa in several areas and returns to Villa for a pre-season chance under Unai Emery after 3 goals and 3 assists in 30 games.
PSG, Champions League winners, will face Aston Villa, Europa League champions, in the UEFA Super Cup on 12 August 2026 at Red Bull Arena, Salzburg. Villa seek a statement win under Unai Emery.
Ex-Aston Villa midfielder Glenn Whelan, capped 91 times by Ireland, is appointed Livingston head coach, his first full-time managerial role after coaching spells at Bristol Rovers and Wigan.
