Aston Villa face Forest deficit as McGinn targets Europa response amid fresh NSWE loss
Ally McCoist warns Villa could face ‘devastation’ amid talk of Unai Emery to Real Madrid, highlighting fears over losing the head coach.
Aston Villa are named among suitors for Sassuolo’s 23-year-old defender Tarik Muharemovic, valued at €40m after a breakout season. Inter and Juventus are also keen, with Juve holding a 50% sell-on.
Man United plan to sell Marcus Rashford after his Barcelona loan, giving Villa hope of a permanent return. The forward impressed on loan at Villa in 2025 and could boost Champions League ambitions.
With Morgan Rogers’ future uncertain, Villa are linked to a £34m-rated alternative as Emery’s side eye Europa League glory.
Opinion urges Unai Emery to start Douglas Luiz if Amadou Onana is out for the Europa League semi-final second leg, citing Luiz’s creativity, duels and recoveries to chase a 1-0 deficit v Nottingham Forest.
Ex-Boca keeper Navarro Montoya dreams of signing Emiliano Martínez, praising Villa’s No 1. With a 2029 deal and strong form, a move to Argentina is labelled unlikely.
Aston Villa monitor Parma’s Mandela Keita, with Atalanta and Tottenham also keen. Parma hold firm, no bids yet after his standout Serie A season.
Villa U18s win 3-2 at West Brom. Barnard and Lynskey put Villa ahead twice, Crowther twice levelled, before Meade hit a late winner for his 16th league goal. Young Lions close in on second place.
Thomas Kristensen discusses summer transfer plans and proposals amid Aston Villa interest, handing Villa a potential boost.
John McGinn vows to return for the Europa League semi-final second leg at Villa Park, urging a fast start after a 1-0 first-leg loss to Nottingham Forest. He says lifting silverware with Villa would ‘mean everything’.
Parent company NSWE UK post £96.7m loss as Villa juggle PSR and UEFA limits. Despite internal moves like selling the women’s team, player sales may still be needed this summer to ease restrictions.
Coventry pundit backs a move for Ross Barkley if his Villa deal lapses, suggesting he could replace Jack Rudoni should a £20m-£25m sale materialise.
Aston Villa track Juventus centre-back Federico Gatti, but Everton lead. The 27-year-old, out of favour under Spalletti, would accept England. Fee €20m-€25m, aerially dominant but limited on the ball.
