Aston Villa boosted by McGinn return timeline
Sporting winger Geny Catamo, in standout form with 7 goals and 4 assists, is linked with Aston Villa, Everton and Fulham. Release clause €60m, but club and player open to negotiation.
Call for Abraham to start over Watkins after Tammy scored in successive games from two shots on target, including the late leveller v Leeds. Fans want him leading the line at Wolves.
Ex-Villa forward Donyell Malen is starring at Roma with five goals in six league games, easing Gasperini’s striker issues. Villa, now with Tammy Abraham back, are set to focus on a permanent sale.
Villa monitor Andy Robertson’s future but, with Ian Maatsen and Lucas Digne in place and Robertson’s minutes down, Emery is unlikely to need another veteran left-back.
Villa visit bottom Wolves on Friday seeking first Molineux win with fans since 2012. Emery’s side chase Champions League, face Chelsea and Man United next. Kamara scored 1-0 in November, targeting league double.
Maguire says Villa may breach UEFA’s 70% squad cost ratio again, likely bringing a fine not points deduction. PSR compliance expected after women’s team sale, but summer spending could be limited.
Leeds dominate long spells at Villa Park but draw after a late Tammy Abraham equaliser. Tony Dorigo says they were ‘fighting against the referee’ as Villa rely on crosses and set pieces.
Matty Cash returned v Leeds and excelled: 89% passing, 21 carries, seven defensive actions, not dribbled past. His display underlined his value as Villa drew 1-1 via Tammy Abraham’s late equaliser.
Captain John McGinn says knee recovery is ahead of schedule and he could return in 2-3 weeks, potentially before Man United on 15 March, boosting Villa’s Champions League push.
Evann Guessand scores his first Premier League goal for Crystal Palace, with fans hopeful the Eagles trigger a £28m option to buy so Villa recoup their outlay.
Leeds frustrate Villa until a late Tammy Abraham goal from a corner. Karl Darlow excels with key saves, strengthening his place over Lucas Perri amid questions on the £15.6m keeper’s future.
After 1-1 v Leeds, a senior Villa player said ‘thank **** for Burnley’, highlighting mentality concerns as results dip. Europa League push needs focus on winning, not rivals’ slips.
TuttoSport say Villa are increasingly set to sign Douglas Luiz permanently for €25m plus €3.5m add-ons. Emery credited for his form, boosting Juventus’ finances if option is exercised.
