Aston Villa face Allan Elias fee gap as Leon Bailey exit nears
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle exit lifts Unai Emery to second in the Premier League’s longest-serving manager list, behind Mikel Arteta. Emery’s Villa deal runs until 2029.
Former Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz reportedly wants to leave Juventus and ‘dreams’ of joining Manchester United after an injury-hit spell in Turin and a loan return to England.
Villa are open to loaning Evann Guessand again, but Marseille can move only if Emery’s side cover a large part of his wages after Crystal Palace passed on a permanent deal.
Villa will hope Ezri Konsa adds more attacking thrust after recalling his solo goal against Brentford in 2023, with his dribbles, shots and chance creation modest last season.
Luka Lynch’s first-team push suffered in Villa’s 4-2 defeat to Real Sociedad, with the 19-year-old needing repeated reminders over Emery’s instructions despite promising academy numbers.
Villa remain in the frame for Benfica keeper Anatoliy Trubin, with England now seen as his likeliest destination as Juventus cool over Benfica’s €40m asking price.
Aston Villa’s €30m bid for Allan Elias was rejected, with Palmeiras adamant he is not for sale. ESPN Brazil say only an offer around €45m might force a rethink.
Hull City are closing in on a permanent deal for Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey after his limited role under Unai Emery and with only one year left on his contract.
Villa’s pre-season defeats to Porto and Real Sociedad still offered encouragement, with Modou Cisse, Brian Madjo, George Hemmings and Luka Lynch among the standout youngsters.
