Aston Villa optimistic as Garnacho makes quick impact
Bayern are not particularly confident Villa will move for João Palhinha, with price the main issue. The midfielder is pushing back and is prepared to stay if no deal suits.
Villa’s move for Pervis Estupinan is stalling after Ruben Amorim blocked Milan from selling the Ecuadorian, seeing him as part of his squad for next season.
Villa’s CAS appeal over Brian Madjo has been upheld, so the 17-year-old striker can be registered immediately and could make his competitive debut in the UEFA Super Cup.
Villa were dealt a major blow when Morgan Rogers completed a club-record £117m move to Chelsea last month.
Garnacho joins Villa on loan from Chelsea at £6.0m in FPL. The focus is whether Emery can revive his form and earn him regular minutes on the left despite competition from Buendia.
Unai Emery said he is 'really optimistic' after Villa's Indonesia camp, praising fitness work, new signings and a 'new spirit' before games in Thailand and against Bayern Munich.
Sancho’s decline has left him without a club, and Villa are cited among sides who opted against a permanent deal after Unai Emery used him only sporadically.
Villa are pushing to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid, with the full-back available as they balance the books. The player must choose Villa or a return to Italy.
Alejandro Garnacho marked his Villa debut in a 3-1 win over the Indonesia All-Stars by posting 'enjoying football again', a message many took as a dig at parent club Chelsea.
Austin MacPhee’s move to Chelsea could hurt Villa in 2026-27 after 74 set-piece goals in his spell and 29 last season, underlining his value to Unai Emery.
Villa are reportedly preparing a £30m move for Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal, though the 19-year-old is viewed as 'untouchable' and the Spanish champions have already rejected similar bids.
Villa are considering a move for Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui after his strong 2026 World Cup, but a £34.2m fee and heavy competition could make a deal difficult.
Villa are monitoring Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, with the Italian club seeking about €30m. Manchester United are also interested in the 28-year-old.
Villa have asked about Marseille winger Igor Paixão, who scored 12 goals and made seven assists last season. Leeds are also keen, with Marseille demanding at least €35m.
