Aston Villa weigh forward moves amid Arsenal interest in Morgan Rogers
Emiliano Martínez is managing a ring-finger fracture with buddy taping and is not yet in keeper drills. He should miss friendlies but is targeting World Cup readiness.
Evann Guessand’s Villa exit nears, with Crystal Palace set to appoint Pierre Sage. After a difficult spell at Villa, his productive loan at Palace and fit in a 3-4-3 point to a permanent move.
Ex-Villa midfielder James Milner retires after 24 seasons. A 2010 World Cup squad member while at Villa, he delivered key assists and goals during sixth-place finishes and a 2010 League Cup run.
Villa join Dortmund and Atletico in tracking Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi, 21, after 23 goals and nine assists. The Germany U21 striker is considering a summer move.
Unai Emery approves a loan for right-back Andrés García, with Valencia leading the race. A clause to buy is possible as Villa ‘reward’ him after staying in January.
After Villa’s 3-0 Europa League win over Freiburg, Matty Cash shared a photo of a sleeping John McGinn on the flight home, medal on and beers in hand, underlining the captain’s pivotal campaign.
Leeds monitor Tammy Abraham, who wants more minutes after two league starts for Villa. Sunderland and Everton also keen, but Villa value the £21m striker as Watkins’ back-up and are reluctant to sell.
Villa were urged in April to ask Bournemouth for Eli Junior Kroupi’s price. Now PSG, Arsenal, Man City and Bayern await details after his 13-goal season, with Villa potentially behind in the queue.
Ollie Watkins backs Jude Bellingham to shine at the World Cup, dismissing criticism and praising his maturity and quality.
V Sports buy 30% of FC Annecy in a youth-focused, ‘win-win’ partnership. Matthew Kidson and Tony Carrs shaped the deal, aiming for development, loans and talent pathways to Villa.
A La Liga side are prepared to sell a 22-year-old attacker to Aston Villa or Newcastle, giving both clubs the green light ahead of Real Madrid this summer.
Villa discuss moves for Jon Rowe, Karim Adeyemi and Crysencio Summerville. Summerville is ‘explored’ but likely pricey, near the top of Villa’s budget as West Ham seek major sales.
Villa to refresh the squad to stay competitive, raise funds via sales like Morgan Rogers, consider exits for Bailey and Guessand, and target upgrades at winger, right-back and left-back.
Villa bid £14.7m for Almeria’s Senegal midfielder Dion Lopy, short of the £17m asking price. Contract to 2029, Everton and Atletico also keen. CAA Stellar link could aid negotiations.
Loaned winger Lewis Dobbin urges Emery to give him a chance after 10 goals and 8 assists for Preston. He says he wants to ‘take a step forward’, with Villa set to assess him in pre-season.
Villa are long-term suitors for Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi, open to a move with talks over a new deal stalled. Unclear if Villa will bid this window.
Richard Keys warns Morgan Rogers against a move to Arsenal amid Arteta interest. Rogers has starred under Unai Emery and is tipped for a key England role but is urged to avoid bench time in north London.
Villa plan targeted additions at winger, right-back and midfield, may sell to meet rules, with Morgan Rogers a key asset. Andres Garcia set for Valencia, interest in James Trafford and Harvey Barnes.
Villa eye Gladbach keeper Moritz Nicolas, available for €10m via a clause that expires in June. He kept 13 clean sheets in 34 games, but Villa must act before the World Cup window closes.
Villa eye Ferran Torres as Emery targets a versatile forward. The Spain international hit 21 goals, has 12 months left on his deal, and could be sold as Barcelona pursue other attackers.
