Aston Villa eye Harry Wilson and Mario Gila moves
Douglas Luiz could extend his Villa stay after returning on loan from Juventus, but Villa may seek a new loan or reduced option instead of paying the reported €25m clause due to recent form and finances.
Villa, Arsenal and Fulham eye Celta Vigo right-back Óscar Mingueza on a free. The 26-year-old is unlikely to renew. Juventus are also keen. Villa tracked him since Monchi’s time. one goal and four assists in La Liga.
PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye draws ‘concrete interest’ from Aston Villa and Man City, but PSG reject claims this influenced his game time. The 18-year-old winger has one goal and two assists in 19 Ligue 1 games.
Villa plan a summer move for RC Strasbourg forward Martial Godo, with the Ligue 1 side open to a sale.
Fulham’s Harry Wilson is ready to join Aston Villa on a free. Villa will reportedly double his wages to over £100,000 a week, with Unai Emery eyeing the winger to add a final-third threat and European depth.
Agent Alejandro Camano says clubs, including Aston Villa, must negotiate with Lazio first to sign centre-back Mario Gila. No talks held yet, with Milan and Napoli also linked to the 25-year-old.
Villa are ‘very interested’ in Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde and are ready to offer up to £43m. Barca may listen to bids after a dip in form and injuries, with Cancelo preferred for the run-in.
Jude Bellingham buys a 1.2% stake in the Birmingham Phoenix cricket team, joking about ‘one half’ of the city in a nod to Villa. Move driven by love of Birmingham and cricket.
Villa head to Fulham unbeaten in six league meetings between the sides, scoring 13 and conceding four since April 2023, though Fulham have been strong at Craven Cottage this season.
