Aston Villa Daily News Roundup
Villa submit €30m offer for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia to ease reliance on Ollie Watkins. The 21-year-old is highly rated, but Madrid may resist a sale given his potential.
Emiliano Martínez has a small calf tear and came off as a precaution. His father says he is prioritising fitness more. He has six clean sheets and 19 conceded in 20 Villa games this season.
Villa U18s lost 1-0 at Spurs as Reiss Elliott-Parris scored late after Asemota’s saves. Lynskey hit the bar in added time. Beale’s side drop to fifth and now visit Fleetwood in the FA Youth Cup.
With Roma set to sign Malen, Villa eye Fiorentina’s Moise Kean, who has a £57m release clause. The ex-Everton striker scored 25 in 44 last season, though he prefers to stay in Italy.
Villa bid £52.2m for Ferran Torres as Emery targets attacking reinforcements. With Malen close to Roma, Torres is seen as the ideal frontline option after prior Premier League success at Man City.
Villa consider loaning 18-year-old winger Ben Broggio for game time after talks. Emery rates him but may keep him for depth as Villa balance PSR and a title push.
Villa and Spurs lead race for Man City’s Omar Marmoush, who prefers a Premier League loan. Agent George Gardi also offered him to Galatasaray. AFCON duties and Semenyo’s arrival cloud his City role.
Roma up their Malen bid to €27m total, with €2m loan and €25m conditional obligation if they qualify for Europe. Atlético interest forced pace, giving Villa clarity on value and timing.
Villa in talks to re-sign Tammy Abraham from Beşiktaş, with Evann Guessand offered on loan. Sergen Yalçın will sanction sale if a like-for-like replacement, Promise David, arrives. Deal expected in days.
Villa target Dani Ceballos, short of minutes at Real Madrid, with Emery ready to approve a deal. The pair worked together at Arsenal and the midfielder has praised Emery’s trust.
