Aston Villa target Chelsea double as Abraham talk grows
Ex-Villa star Philippe Coutinho has terminated his Vasco da Gama deal and is a free agent. Villa let him leave permanently in 2025 for no fee, with no sell-on due, ending their financial involvement.
Opinion piece slams Ollie Watkins after 2-0 loss at Wolves, citing poor form and stats, and urges Unai Emery to start Tammy Abraham v Chelsea with Watkins used as an impact option.
Fanatics release a Villa St Patrick’s Day green ‘Fan Top’ with Celtic knotwork, gold detailing and shamrock, plus other items, on sale from 2 Mar 2026 via Fanatics and the club store.
Report claims Villa are interested in Mason Mount, with Man United open to offers after injuries and inconsistency. Emery reportedly wants midfield depth, offering Mount a potential fresh start and regular minutes.
Villa create a 50-seat singing section v Chelsea to boost noise. Ex-Villa scout and keeper Bryan King slams the idea, saying performances must improve and Villa Park has ‘always’ had a good atmosphere.
Villa host Chelsea seeking a first PL double over them and three league wins in a row v Blues since 1984. Both lost last time out. Tammy Abraham has scored twice at Villa Park and could face his old club.
Villa loanee Tommi O’Reilly, on 6 goals and 13 assists for Crewe, draws Championship and League One interest. His Villa deal runs to 2028, so any permanent move would need a fee.
Villa are set for a lucrative summer friendly in Hong Kong, likely against Bayern Munich, to ease UEFA financial pressure after an £82m pre-tax loss, with a multi-million fee expected.
Injured Villa captain John McGinn hails ex-teammate Matt Targett after his brace and celebration for Middlesbrough in a 3-1 win at Birmingham, poking fun at local rivals on Instagram.
Villa hold initial talks to sign Fulham’s Harry Wilson on a free this summer. The Wales winger has 17 goal contributions, with a decision due in coming months amid rival interest.
Former Villa scout Bryan King says Villa should re-sign Marcus Rashford after his positive 2025 loan, calling a summer move a ‘no-brainer’ if Barcelona do not keep him permanently.
