Aston Villa’s Gallagher bid challenged, Newcastle FA Cup tie set
Aston Villa draw Newcastle at home in the FA Cup fourth round after beating Tottenham 2-1. Tie at Villa Park, no replays, extra-time and penalties if needed. Second meeting at B6 this season.
Report claims Villa bid €60m for Barcelona’s top scorer Ferran Torres this January. He has emerged as Flick’s starting no.9 contender, and Barca are urged not to sell.
Report claims Leon Bailey wants to end Roma loan and return to Aston Villa. Roma must agree termination and still owe a loan fee. Villa weigh next move, with Turkey mooted but not favoured.
Villa monitor Celta Vigo’s Oscar Mingueza to bolster right-back, with Juventus also keen. Juve officials watched him v Sevilla. Ex-Barcelona defender is out of contract in June.
Sky Italia say Roma and Aston Villa agree initial loan with €25-30m option for Donyell Malen. Move awaits player approval, which would follow Leon Bailey’s earlier Roma loan link between the clubs.
Calciomercato say Villa make a ‘decisive move’ for Fiorentina’s Moise Kean as Donyell Malen nears exit. Kean has a €62m clause, prefers Italy, but Fiorentina’s relegation fight could force a deal.
Spurs bid €40m to beat Aston Villa’s loan attempt for Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, per David Ornstein. Villa, wary of financial rules, may back off despite Emery’s interest.
Former Villa target Lucas Paqueta is tipped to leave West Ham, with reports of a Brazil return despite Nuno wanting to keep him. Villa nearly signed him in 2025 before opting for other targets.
Villa confirm Brian Madjo signing. Daily Mail link Villa with targets Will Osula, Tammy Abraham and Conor Gallagher, while Donyell Malen is linked with Roma. Gallagher would bolster midfield if signed.
