Aston Villa pursue Douglas Luiz return, assess left-back cover
Villa in talks to re-sign Douglas Luiz, with ‘negotiations progressing favourably’. The midfielder prefers a return to Villa Park after struggles at Juventus and Forest, seeking reunion under Unai Emery.
Villa sounded out Ruben Loftus-Cheek but made no bid as Milan shut the door. Talks over a renewal to 2027 ongoing, with the player’s agents set for further discussions in Milan.
Villa loanee Triston Rowe earns ‘excellent’ reviews at Annecy, starting regularly at right wing-back with strong attacking and defensive numbers, boosting hopes he can challenge at Villa on return.
Ross Barkley disputes a fan’s claim on his Villa contract length online. The 32-year-old has struggled for minutes under Unai Emery due to injury, with an option to extend his deal mooted.
Man City’s Omar Marmoush pushes for minutes, prefers to stay in Premier League. Villa plan a loan pitch suiting his expectations, with Emery viewing him as a versatile rotation forward. Spurs also keen.
Neutrals react to Newcastle’s 2-0 loss to Villa, discussing the Premier League defeat and its implications for both sides.
Villa eye Wolves left-back David Moller Wolfe as Roma join race. With PSR limits, Emery targets shrewd depth at left-back amid Digne’s decline and Maatsen’s rise. Wolves’ price seen as high.
Villa near double deal with Beşiktaş: Tammy Abraham set to join for €21m plus Yasin Özcan. Özcan’s Anderlecht loan cut short, he flies to Istanbul for medical as part of the operation.
