Aston Villa eye Mingueza and Koné as García set for exit
Villa eye Roma’s Manu Koné, valued up to €50m, with Emery an admirer. Roma need sales, making a move possible. Champions League football and wages boost Villa’s case amid Inter interest shifting.
Aston Villa and Spurs eye Marcus Rashford if Barcelona do not trigger a €30m clause by 15 June. Man United expect bids, but Rashford prioritises staying at Barca after 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 games.
Ex-Newcastle defender Paul Dummett hails Aston Villa captain John McGinn’s rise from St Mirren prank target to Scotland vice-captain, backing him to shine at the World Cup.
Barcelona make promising youngster Roony Bardghji available, putting Aston Villa, Leeds and Sunderland on alert for a potential move.
Villa line up free move for Real Betis defender Óscar Mingueza, who prefers a Premier League switch. Versatile across defence, he could cover right-back and centre-back. Arsenal and Fulham also keen.
Report outlines Villa’s 2026 plan: target quick wingers and full-backs, manage PSR, possible sales including Morgan Rogers and Leon Bailey, goalkeeper decision hinges on Emiliano Martínez’s future.
Emiliano Buendía, key in Villa’s Europa League win, has been told to stay on alert and postpone holidays for a potential late Argentina World Cup call amid fitness doubts elsewhere.
Right-back Andrés García set to leave Villa after limited minutes. Valencia and Elche lead interest, with options in Italy too. Agent aims to finalise exit by July, likely via loan for more game time.
Villa join Arsenal and Atletico Madrid in race for prolific striker Nicolò Tresoldi after a 23-goal season, eyeing him as Atleti consider a Julián Álvarez replacement.
Villa handed boost in pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi as Emery targets attacking upgrades for the summer window.
Morgan Rogers addresses Arsenal interest as summer plans take shape, with Villa keen to keep the forward after a standout season.
RB Leipzig’s Eljif Elmas set to leave after Napoli pass on €17m option. The midfielder prefers Premier League or Serie A, with Aston Villa labelled the ‘most attractive option’ though no offer yet.
