Aston Villa weigh Douglas Luiz fee as Emery eyes Sancho
Villa lead Newcastle in the chase for a ‘ridiculously talented’ £15m Brazilian playmaker this summer.
Beşiktaş make contact over Pau Torres, requesting Villa’s valuation before a post-season bid. The 29-year-old, signed for €33m in 2023 and under contract to 2028, has had injury-hit recent seasons.
Villa make concrete moves for a Premier League star, with a high salary package reportedly on the table as they push to secure the signing.
Live blog note includes Villa eyeing a PSG star amid wider transfer rumours.
Stat shows Villa have won 20 of 21 games when John McGinn scores. After return from injury and goal v West Ham, Emery may seek more chances for his captain to boost Champions League push.
Villa join Manchester United and Manchester City in asking about Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. No bids yet, Barca want to keep him but could sell for a substantial offer. Contract runs to 2028.
Villa want Douglas Luiz permanently after a strong loan return, but will try to renegotiate Juventus’ €25m asking price. Talks are expected this summer as Juve push to sell.
Villa open talks to sign a ‘commanding’ centre-back, stepping up pursuit amid rival Premier League interest, dealing a blow to Leeds United.
Supporter Raj Raiththa shares his Villa story, from Dalian Atkinson’s wonder goal to favourite Jack Grealish and the West Brom play-off, celebrating Villa Park’s family feel.
Report claims Unai Emery has told Robert Olabe to prioritise signing Jadon Sancho this summer.
Villa sit fourth with seven to play. Key tests include Liverpool at home and Man City away on the final day, plus relegation battlers Forest, Spurs and Burnley as they chase Champions League qualification.
Victor Lindelöf says he broke his nose in training before Lille away, is playing in a mask and recovering well. The Villa and Sweden captain expects to continue despite the facial injury.
