Aston Villa step up moves for Mario Gila and Francis Onyeka
Villa lead Lille 1-0 in the Europa League last 16 and aim to extend Lille’s winless run in England. Unai Emery’s side also chase a seventh straight Europa League win at Villa Park.
Predicted Villa XI vs Lille: Lucas Digne set to be dropped for Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres to replace Tyrone Mings, and Jadon Sancho to return. Emery prioritises Europa League progress after 1-0 first-leg win.
Aston Villa lead Tottenham and Everton for Lazio centre-back Mario Gila. The ex-Real Madrid defender, 25, is valued at around €30m as Unai Emery targets defensive reinforcements for Champions League push.
Aston Villa and Tottenham are tracking 18-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Francis Onyeka, on loan at Bochum, after an eight-goal season. Leverkusen may resist a sale as Villa seek midfield goals and depth.
Valencia target Aston Villa right-backs Andrés García and Kosta Nedeljković after January moves fell through, but face Premier League-level fees. Mallorca’s Pablo Maffeo is an alternative.
Report claims Dortmund have contacted Jadon Sancho’s camp over a permanent return. The Man United winger, on loan at Aston Villa, would need a major pay cut if a summer move happens.
Ex-Man United coach Mick Brown says interest in Morgan Rogers is quiet but he could be targeted if Bruno Fernandes leaves. Villa tied Rogers to 2031 and are reluctant sellers amid Champions League chase.
Alysson suffers another injury blow for Villa, fuelling scrutiny of the medical staff. Multiple players are sidelined, with Matty Cash hoped to return for Lille and West Ham this week.
