Aston Villa weigh midfield move as Rogers stance hardens
Romano claims Arsenal prefer Morgan Rogers to Bradley Barcola. Villa are ‘very reluctant to sell’ and Rogers may cost £100m-plus, prompting Arsenal to consider Barcola for around £77m.
With Amadou Onana suffering an ACL, Villa target a midfield signing and could rival Everton for a reinforcement as Unai Emery’s priority shifts to bolstering the centre.
Villa among five Premier League clubs tracking RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa. Arsenal monitor closely, Spurs make contact. Fee touted at €50-60m as multiple European sides show interest.
Louie Barry leaves Villa permanently for Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal. The 23-year-old ex-Barcelona prospect excelled on Stockport loans and says he is ‘buzzing’ to find a permanent home.
Juventus step up move for Emi Martinez, meeting his agent as Villa reportedly drop price to €6-7m from €15m. Martinez wants Turin switch, aided by Massara’s strong ties with Villa’s Roberto Olabe.
Arsenal target Villa medical staff after Emery’s sides boast strong injury records, but the article questions whether success stems from Emery’s adapted methods rather than personnel.
Villa sign 18-year-old goalkeeper Blade Earley on his first pro deal after training with the U18s. The ex-Norwich and Cambridge youngster joins the U21s for 2026/27, with hopes of progressing to senior football.
Villa join the chase for Paraguay and San Lorenzo goalkeeper Orlando Gill, valued at about £5.1m. Interest also from Torino, Fiorentina, Lazio, Feyenoord and Ipswich, with Emi Martinez’s future key.
England’s Morgan Rogers says Jordan Henderson could yet feature with a cast after wrist surgery. Dan Burn shares guilt over the incident. Rogers is a Villa player under Arsenal interest.
Villa make a formal approach for Pumas UNAM midfielder Pedro Vite. Pumas accept he will leave and set a $10m price. Man United and City Football Group also monitor the Ecuador international.
Villa prioritise Crysencio Summerville after West Ham’s relegation, with Sevilla’s Rubén Vargas a backup. Vargas impressed for Switzerland and seeks European football, while Sevilla push for a Premier League sale.
Leeds sign free agent Harry Wilson on a four-year deal despite Fulham renewal and interest from Aston Villa and Benfica. Wilson cites club stature and Wales links as key factors.
Wolves, Southampton and Middlesbrough are linked with Villa forward Lewis Dobbin after his 10 goals, 8 assists on loan at Preston. Villa reportedly value him at £9m-£10m.
Citing Villa’s 1-0 win over Man City, where Konsa shackled Haaland, the piece argues he can repeat the job for England, though injuries may see him used at right-back.
