Arsenal eye Morgan Rogers as Villa weigh striker options
Former Villa scout Bryan King questions Steve Parish’s social post on Evann Guessand, suggesting Palace may seek a cheaper deal. Guessand failed to fit Emery’s system and looks set to leave Villa.
Villa shortlist Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy, with Nicolas Jackson as an alternative, to compete with Ollie Watkins. Fenerbahce also keen. Separate: Newcastle eye Yasin Ayari, Everton enquire for Karl Etta Eyong.
Former scout Bryan King urges Villa to loan Alysson to the Championship after injuries and only three appearances, to aid adaptation before returning to Unai Emery’s squad.
John McGinn says he was fouled by Neil El Aynaoui and claims “it’s a penalty kick for me” as Scotland lose 1-0 to Morocco. The Villa captain felt Ilgiz Tantashev’s decisions lacked consistency.
Arsenal chase Villa’s Morgan Rogers for about £85m, with Declan Rice trying to sway him. Villa insist he should stay, strengthened by his contract and a Middlesbrough 20% sell-on clause.
Leicester fan pundit urges a move for Aston Villa forward Louie Barry after his 19 goals for Stockport in League One, calling him a ‘perfect’ fit as Russell Martin rebuilds.
