Aston Villa stand firm on Martínez as Rogers starts for England
Sky Italia say Villa are ‘particularly’ attentive to Crysencio Summerville, rivaling Roma who are readying a €48m bid. Emery’s side must act quickly as the winger weighs offers with his agent.
Fenerbahce reportedly switch focus to Marcus Rashford after failing to advance a deal for Ollie Watkins, easing fears of the Villa striker’s exit.
Villa director Damian Vidagany says Emiliano Martínez is not for sale, shutting down Juventus’s move and forcing them to seek other goalkeepers.
A Villa player is reportedly unhappy over a transfer decision and plans to leave, as Emery tries to strengthen while retaining key men.
Villa lodge a £10m bid for a new left-back as they move to replace Lucas Digne following a strong 2025-26 campaign.
João Palhinha rejects a lucrative Saudi offer, preferring Europe or Portugal. Bayern seek around €25m and will lower demands, keeping a Villa move plausible amid midfield rebuild.
England boss Thomas Tuchel starts Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers in the World Cup semi-final, citing a ‘stomach feeling’ after strong displays and training.
Villa are set to sign Wolves’ Joao Gomes for £38m, with a medical booked. Move follows Tielemans’ £35m sale and Onana’s knee injury. Villa also close to Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi for over £50m.
Reports in Italy claim Villa have made multiple enquiries for Manu Kone, with Roma valuing him at €60m. Interest could disrupt Manchester United’s pursuit after Tielemans’ exit from Villa.
Man City add PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye to shortlist. Tottenham and Aston Villa have tracked the 18-year-old World Cup goalscorer, who wants a move abroad with two years left on his PSG deal.
After an improved Crystal Palace loan with goals, assists and work rate, Evann Guessand returns and could offer Unai Emery a useful attacking option at Villa.
Villa confirm Andres Garcia joins Getafe on loan for 2026-27 after injury-hit season. Matty Cash remains first-choice, with Kosta Nedeljkovic back from loan. Tielemans departed for £35m to Man Utd.
