Aston Villa hit by Amadou Onana ACL, weigh midfield plans
Sporting Lagos sign Haruna Hadi from Remo Stars. The AM is compared to Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers for style, bringing creativity and top-flight experience to the NPFL side.
Onana’s ACL could sideline him 6-12 months, but FIFA’s Club Protection Programme will cover his wages up to £6.6m. Villa may now reassess summer midfield plans amid the Belgian’s absence.
Juventus target Emi Martinez, with new director Ricky Massara set to meet his agent. Villa want €10m-€15m, Juve’s first bid was low. Martinez is content at Villa, who are in no rush to sell.
Middlesbrough, Wolves and Southampton chase Aston Villa forward Lewis Dobbin, 23, after his 10 goals and 8 assists at Preston. Villa value him at £9m-£10m and a sale is likely.
Udinese’s Arthur Atta, 23, draws Aston Villa interest alongside Newcastle. Valued around €25m, the midfielder is a regular for the Friulani. Villa’s Champions League pull could be decisive.
Villa confirm 11 new Under-18 scholars, including Jayden Garthwaite, MJ Iyeli, Kairi Ketebu and Daniel Adediran, bolstering goalkeeping, defence, midfield and attack for 2026/27.
Report claims Villa value Morgan Rogers at up to £130m after his Europa League win, aiming to deter Arsenal. The England attacker remains central to Unai Emery’s plans.
Amadou Onana ruptures his right ACL playing for Belgium, limps off after 21 minutes of a 4-1 win v USA. Belgium and Villa coordinate rehab, with a 6-9 month lay-off likely. He stays with the squad.
Arsenal overhaul medical team, targeting Villa staff Dr Arnaldo Abrantes and physio Carmen Marquez after noting Villa’s strong injury record under Unai Emery.
Opinion piece urges Arsenal to hijack a reported €35m Fenerbahce move for Ollie Watkins after his 20-goal season for Villa, citing his suitability and Jesus’s likely exit.
Inter lead race for Union SG wing-back Anan Khalaili after a formal offer, with Aston Villa and Everton interest possibly leveraged by USG. Inter are confident, with Khalaili eyed to replace Dumfries.
Villa and Tottenham are preparing bargain bids for a PSG talent, with Spurs active and Villa yet to make a first summer signing.
