Aston Villa weigh Martinez and Jackson moves
Villa target Zion Suzuki is weighing interest from PSG and Juventus. Juve could turn to him if they miss out on Emi Martinez, while PSG could sign him and send him out on loan.
Villa goalkeeper Joe Gauci has joined Lincoln City on a season-long loan, subject to approval, after 34 league games, 11 clean sheets and 40 goals conceded at Port Vale.
West Brom want Villa midfielder George Hemmings on loan. Villa are unwilling to sell the 19-year-old, who signed a long-term deal in 2025 and made 2 Premier League cameos.
Villa’s window is shaped by UEFA limits and the sales of Rogers and Tielemans. Alysson and Maatsen could benefit, while Watkins and Emery are hit by key departures.
Villa are still in direct talks with Chelsea and Nicolas Jackson's camp over a permanent deal or loan, but no agreement has been reached for the Senegal striker.
Villa have been offered the chance to sign PSG attacker Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, as his camp seek regular football away from Paris after his World Cup cameos.
Luciano Spalletti says Emi Martinez 'can probably change teams' as Juventus keep pursuing Villa's keeper, but Villa have not lowered their valuation below €10m and no deal is close.
Alejandro Garnacho has started training with Villa and could make his debut in pre-season against Real Sociedad, or next week against BG Pathum United.
New signing Johan Manzambi says joining Villa is 'the perfect plan', citing Champions League football and Unai Emery, after a £49m move from Freiburg.
Tommi O'Reilly is in talks to join Notts County on loan after Sheffield Wednesday interest faded. The Villa midfielder scored 7 goals and made 14 assists for Crewe last term.
Villa have learned Sevilla want €20m for Ruben Vargas after the Switzerland international’s World Cup impact. Newcastle, Brighton and Trabzonspor are also monitoring him.
Villa have enquired about Chelsea pair Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile as Emery weighs defensive reinforcements, though Badiashile’s injury record raises concerns.
Villa have made Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui a priority, with Emery pushing for a deal after his World Cup displays. Everton hold an edge through Friedkin Group ownership.
A guide to Villa’s completed 2026/27 transfers and confirmed signings, with record arrivals and sales, after Emery’s side won the 2026 Europa League.
Villa are among Premier League clubs ready to test Sporting with a €35m-€40m bid for winger Geny Catamo, who wants a move to England. Sporting want to keep him.
