Aston Villa track PSG teen as West Ham win lifts top-four push
Villa legends and Brian Little reunited at Villa Park to mark 30 years since the 3-0 League Cup win over Leeds, recalling goals by Savo Milošević, Ian Taylor and Dwight Yorke and lifting the fifth cup.
Agent of Cagliari keeper Elia Caprile says ‘focus on the present’ amid Aston Villa scouting. Monitored by top clubs, the 24-year-old’s next step is uncertain as Emi Martinez’s future is questioned.
Villa are tracking PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye, with Chelsea also keen. The 18-year-old Senegal forward is versatile but has had limited minutes under Luis Enrique and could seek Premier League game time.
Villa beat West Ham 2-0 as John McGinn and Ollie Watkins scored. Amadou Onana impressed with a 7.98 rating, highlighting tackles, interceptions and recoveries as Emery’s side boost Champions League hopes.
Middlesbrough inserted a sell-on in Morgan Rogers’ 2024 move to Villa. With talk of a £100m valuation, Boro could net a major windfall if Villa sell, though manager Emery is reluctant to lose a key man.
Villa ride Europa League momentum to beat West Ham and strengthen top-four push, with Emery lauding a talisman viewed as more crucial than Morgan Rogers.
Dortmund is pushing to re-sign Jadon Sancho, assuming a wage cut, which could edge Villa despite his improved form under Unai Emery. Villa’s Champions League status may prove decisive in any summer move.
