Aston Villa face Emi Martinez interest, move on Baturina and defensive bid
Lucas Digne’s 28-minute France cameo in a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland underwhelmed, with failed crosses and limited defensive impact, weakening his bid to displace Theo Hernandez.
Villa are making “serious progress” for 18-year-old PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, per Sébastien Vidal. PSG must decide whether to integrate him or sell as interest grows.
Aston Villa are keeping a close watch on Marcus Rashford as Barcelona delay a decision on a €30m option. Unai Emery admires the forward and Villa would be willing to pay a reasonable fee, with Bayern also linked and a Manchester United exit expected.
Villa have submitted a £48m bid for Martin Baturina, viewed as a potential replacement for Morgan Rogers.
Arsenal retain hope over Morgan Rogers while firming up sales strategy after their title win. Villa context: Gunners’ interest persists in the winger.
Villa are reportedly leading the race for forward Harry Wilson, with Unai Emery a strong admirer.
Independiente have been offered Villa defender Yeimar Mosquera. The 21-year-old earned positive reports but is an alternative to Lucas Merolla and Valentín Gauthier. Another loan move looks possible.
Argentina lost Leonardo Balerdi to injury and may not replace him like-for-like, opening a door for Villa’s Emi Buendia after a standout season and a Europa League final goal.
Transfermarkt list value fallers, led by Rodri, with Wirtz 3rd and Foden 6th. No Villa players named, but market shifts could affect summer dealings.
After an injury-hit RB Leipzig loan with only five Bundesliga games, Kosta Nedeljkovic may get a pre-season opening at Villa while World Cup absences thin the squad.
England boss Thomas Tuchel earmarks Ollie Watkins as Harry Kane’s understudy, praising his pressing. Ivan Toney offers a finishing option, with Watkins also used wide in a warm-up.
Unai Emery has green lit a €25m bid for Real Sociedad defender Jon Martin, with Sociedad pointing to a €50m clause as Villa seek an elite partner for Ezri Konsa amid possible exits.
Villa captain John McGinn defends Scotland after cancelling a behind-closed-doors Norway friendly over injuries, rejecting claims they were “embarrassing” and “weak”.
Villa appear to lead the chase for Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, who scored 17 Bundesliga goals last season. Dortmund chief Lars Ricken says they have “no intention” of selling.
Juventus target Emi Martinez after missing out on Alisson. Villa anticipate bids and line up James Trafford as a potential successor. Alternatives for Juve include Guglielmo Vicario.
