Aston Villa target first-leg platform at Forest as Emery urges ‘new chapter’
AC Milan could sell Youssouf Fofana, with ‘offers already received’ from Tottenham and Aston Villa. Signed from Monaco for €25m in 2024, Milan expect at least that fee after a solid season as mezzala.
Ollie Watkins says his England snub lit a ‘fire back in my belly’. After six goals in six games, he eyes impact at Forest in the Europa League semi, while Emery talks of writing a ‘new chapter’ at Villa.
Villa and Newcastle eye Bayern loanee Nicolas Jackson. Chelsea want around £60m. Emery reunion appeals, but a loan may be more realistic given Villa’s finances.
Aston Villa track Goiás teen Lucas Rodrigues, tied to 2029 with a €44m clause. Club president says suitors must ‘bring money’, while the 18-year-old stays focused on promotion.
Gareth Barry tips Aston Villa to win the Europa League and finish top five, but warns selling Morgan Rogers due to financial rules would be ‘heartbreak’ for fans.
Ex-Villa scout Bryan King says Morgan Gibbs-White could ‘put himself in the shop window’ against Villa in the Europa League semi-final, with the club monitoring the Nottingham Forest talisman.
Aston Villa are monitoring Roma’s Matias Soule, with FFP pushing Roma to consider sales. A summer move is possible as Emery’s side keep tabs alongside Bournemouth.
Ex-Villa men Jack Grealish and John Terry applauded Conor Hourihane’s Instagram farewell as he leaves Barnsley after a mutual agreement, reflecting on his spell as player and head coach.
Villa chase a first-leg edge at Forest. Predicted XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Bogarde, Tielemans, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Onana a doubt, Kamara out. Villa are top scorers with 24.
Chelsea links ease as Unai Emery’s odds drift to 20/1. With a new Villa deal to 2029 and Andoni Iraola favoured, Villa’s fears of losing Emery are subdued.
Predictions tip Aston Villa to beat Tottenham 1-0 at Villa Park, citing Spurs’ injuries and Villa’s strong recent home record against them. Livescore
Juventus sense Aston Villa are cool on paying the €25m clause to keep Douglas Luiz after his limited minutes. Juve plan talks with agent Kia Joorabchian and may offer a discount to avoid his return.
Aston Villa plan a move for Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche, prioritising attacking reinforcements amid Premier League interest from rivals.
Aston Villa are monitoring Marcus Rashford for a permanent move if Barcelona do not activate their £26m option. Emery is an admirer as Villa target Champions League football.
Unai Emery targets a ‘new chapter’ as Aston Villa visit Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-final first leg, stressing a 50-50 tie despite his past titles and Forest’s unbeaten run.
Predicted: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa in a cagey Europa League semi first leg, with both sides seeking a slender advantage before the Villa Park return.
