Aston Villa face upheaval as Tielemans exits and Estupinan talks advance
Report says Emiliano Martinez is pushing to leave Villa for Juventus despite the club’s not-for-sale stance. Juve wait, with a fee around €12m mentioned and the player ready to force the move.
PSG will sign Lucas Digne from Villa despite criticism after France’s loss to Spain. The club plan to activate a €10m clause, with a three-year deal agreed as backup to Nuno Mendes.
Amnesty warn Villa their £20m-a-year Visit Rwanda shirt deal risks ‘sportswashing’ amid human rights concerns and DR Congo allegations. The club call it a landmark partnership replacing Betano.
Man United sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for a reported £35m on a five-year deal. He played a key role as Villa qualified for the Champions League and won the Europa League last season.
Villa sell Lewis Dobbin to Southampton for £9m plus add-ons. The 2024 signing departs after loans at West Brom and Norwich. He hit 10 goals and 7 assists for Preston last season.
Fan analysis on exits of Youri Tielemans (£35m fee reported) and Lucas Digne (c. €10m clause). Cites financial limits, UEFA SCR fine, trophy ambitions and low clauses as factors, with Emery needing replacements.
Arsenal target a left-winger as a Morgan Rogers alternative. No direct Villa move is stated, but the interest highlights Rogers’ rising value after his 2024-25 emergence at Villa.
Villa Women sign goalkeeper Emily Ramsey on a free from Everton. The 25-year-old will compete with Sabrina D’Angelo and Ellie Roebuck. She says it is the right time for a new challenge.
Getafe close to season-long loan for Aston Villa defender Andrés García to replace Juan Iglesias, with talks advanced ahead of a Madrid move.
Villa bid €10m-12m for AC Milan left-back Pervis Estupinan to replace PSG-bound Lucas Digne. Milan want around €18m. Emery, who coached Estupinan at Villarreal, is driving talks.
Former Aston Villa player is tempted by an Everton move as David Moyes targets additions, with recruitment gathering pace.
Spurs consider a move for Villa’s Morgan Rogers, rivaling Arsenal’s £90m-100m plan. Villa have set a £130m price and do not want to sell after his 14 goals and 12 assists last season.
Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi is set for a Villa medical on Thursday, with a five-year deal expected. A report claims a €64m fee including bonuses after Youri Tielemans’ exit, with midfield reinforcements prioritised.
Villa’s Ezri Konsa says England have not watched Argentina yet before their World Cup semi-final. He may play right back and could face team-mate Emiliano Martinez, insisting there are ‘no friends’ on the pitch.
