Aston Villa
Report claims what Klopp told £20m Villa and Palace target last week
Liverpool are looking to offload some of their players before the end of the summer transfer window. The Athletic reported earlier this week that as many as six players could be offloaded by the Premier League champions, as they look to recoup the money they spent on signing Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota. According to reports from The Sun (printed edition; 20/09/20 page 56), the Reds are looking to offload Rhian Brewster this summer. Alan Nixon of The Sun has claimed that Brewster has been told by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp that he needs to move out to get regular games. Brewster would find game time hard to come by following the arrival of Jota from Wolves. Klopp had a face to face conversation with him last week where he was delivered the bad news. Crystal Palace and Sheffield U...
Report: Villa plotting move for England international left-back, Hammers keen too
According to le10sport, West Ham United and Aston Villa want Tottenham Hotspur left-center Danny Rose this summer, with the England international left-back set to leave the North London club in the coming weeks. The 29-year-old, who hasn’t been given a squad number for the season, is no longer in boss Jose Mourinho’s plans and has already played his last game for the club after he fell out with the Portuguese in January. Rose spent the second-half of last season on loan at Newcastle United as a result, and while he has been linked with a move to Serie A outfit Genoa, Villa and West Ham are keen to hand him a Premier League lifeline. The Hammers want a left-back as manager David Moyes is looking for an upgrade on both Aaron Cresswell and Authur Masuaku, and the Spurs star could bring that t...
Report: West Brom looking to hijack Turkish giants’ move for Villa striker
According to The Sun, West Bromwich Albion are looking to hijack Fenerbahce’s move for Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta. The Tanzanian international would be allowed to leave Villa Park this summer after struggling to impress in the Premier League since arriving from Genk in January, and the Turkish giants appear to be closing in on a move. However, West Brom manager Slaven Bilic believes Samatta has what it takes to help his side and is hoping Villa will allow him sign the 27-year-old on loan or permanently. Dean Smith’s side spent around £9 million on the striker when they brought him in as replacement for injured Brazilian Wesley, but he has since signed Ollie Watkins from Brentford after his side struggled in front of goal and narrowly escaped relegation. West Brom suffered a 3-0 los...
Report: Sky drop exciting new update about player’s potential Aston Villa move
Aston Villa are still on course to sign Bertrand Traore this summer. According to reports from Sky Sports, the 25-year-old, who knows Villa assistant coach John Terry from his time at Chelsea, is on course to becoming the next Villa player. According to a recent report from Foot Mercato , Lyon were not prepared to accept a bid of €17 million (around £15.5m) plus add-ons for the player, with reports suggesting they were holding out for £20 million. However, Sky Sports claim that Villa have agreed a £17m deal for the player. He has already agreed a four-year contract with Villa and passed a medical in Copenhagen on Tuesday. He was expected to fly to Birmingham to complete the deal on Wednesday, but the move has been delayed. The report claims that the work permi...
Report: Villa plotting move for 23y/o as Hammers put their interest on hold
According to The Sun, Aston Villa are looking to make a move for Brentford left-back Rico Henry as manager Dean Smith is keen to further strengthen his squad this summer. The 23-year-old helped the Bees to the final of the Championship play-offs last season and is attracting interests from top-flight clubs. West Ham United have also been linked with Henry as boss David Moyes wants an upgrade on Aaron Cresswell and Arthur Masuaku, but they have had to put their interest on hold as they now prioritise signing a new centre-back. The Hammers are skint and Villa could use that as an advantage to land the Brentford star ahead of them. Henry assisted thrice in 49 Championship games last term, and his attacking and defensive qualities have attracted the Villans and West Ham. Smith knows the left-b...
Jamie O’Hara brutally trolls Agbonlahor for comparing Aston Villa man with prime Iniesta
Jack Grealish confirmed his commitment to Aston Villa by signing a new deal at the club yesterday. The Aston Villa captain was outstanding last season, and he was heavily linked with a move away from the club this summer. However, he has decided to stay put, much to the delight of Villa fans. He has received tons of good messages from fans, former players, pundits, and players from other clubs. However, he would surely shake his head in disbelief after what Villa cult-hero Gabriel Agbonlahor has said on talkSport today. We all know and agree that Grealish is a brilliant player, but Agbonlahor has taken the praise to the next level by comparing him with ‘prime’ Andres Iniesta. It has sparked a massive reaction among the football fans, with Agbonlahor facing a brutal backlash of public ...
Reported Aston Villa target announces he’s leaving his club, Ian Wright responds
Reported Aston Villa target Emiliano Martinez has announced on Instagram that he is leaving Arsenal. Martinez has made an emotional video and has posted it on his Instagram page, announcing that he is leaving Arsenal. The 28-year-old goalkeeper has been on the books of the Gunners since 2010, but it seems that his time at the Emirates Stadium is coming to an end. Martinez has been strongly linked with a move to Villa, with The Sun reporting on Saturday that the Argentine was to undergo a medical at the Villans that day and seal a £20 million move to the Premier League club. It seems that it is only a matter of time before Martinez completes his move to Villa, and the Argentine has posted an emotional farewell message to Arsenal, to which Gunners legend Ian Wright has responded. Martinez sa...
Leeds midfielder sends 2-word message to Grealish after Aston Villa contract news
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has responded to Jack Grealish’s post on Instagram after the latter signed a new contract with Aston Villa. As announced on Villa’s official website today, Grealish has signed a new deal with the Premier League club. The 25-year-old – who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger – has put pen to paper on a new contract and will stay at Villa Park until 2015 at least. Phillips plays with Grealish for the England national football team, and the Leeds midfielder is pleased to see his compatriot get a new contract at Villa. Phillips responded: “Congrats brother”. Big boost for Aston Villa Grealish is arguably the best and most important player for Villa, and the England international staying at the club is a massive boost for them, not just for...
Report: Villa want to sell 25y/o who says he’s ‘very happy here’ & loves the club
According to the Daily Telegraph, Aston Villa are ready to sell Frederic Guilbert and will listen to offers for the French right-back as manager Dean Smith moves to reduce the size of his squad for the season. Jota and Henri Lansbury are also on the exit list and Mbwana Samatta will be allowed to leave if another striker is signed. Goalkeeping duo Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic are also set to be moved on with the imminent arrival of Emiliano Martinez. Villa spent £16 million on former Nottingham Forest right-back Matty Cash two weeks ago, and Guilbert is now considered surplus to requirements. However, the 25-year-old isn’t keen on leaving Villa Park yet after just a season. He took to Instagram last week to express his wishes, saying: “Just to clarify: I love this club, and I love this c...
Gabriel Agbonlahor gives 7-word verdict on player Aston Villa are reportedly signing
Gabriel Agbonlahor has given his take on Twitter on reported Aston Villa target Bertrand Traore. According to RMC Sport, Villa have agreed a deal with Lyon over the signing of Traore in the summer transfer window. It has been reported by the French news outlet that the Premier League club will pay the French side a transfer fee of €19 million (£17.53 million). Former Villa striker Agbonlahor believes that Traore – who can play as a forward or as an attacking midfielder – would be a good signing for Dean Smith’s side. Great player! Quick strong and can score!!! — Gabriel Agbonlahor (@officialga11) September 14, 2020 Would Bertrand Traore be a good signing for Aston Villa? Traore did not have a great time when he was at Chelsea and made only a handful of appearances for the first team in the...
Report: Why Aston Villa target is in Denmark today
According to RMC Sport, Bertrand Traore has travelled to Denmark to undergo a medical for Aston Villa. It has been reported that the former Chelsea attacker has travelled to Copenhagen where he will undergo his medical before travelling to England. This is so because, according to the report, Villa’s sporting director Johan Lange is in his homeland of Denmark. Would Bertrand Traore be a good signing for Aston Villa? Traore has played in the Premier League before when he was at Chelsea, although he could not really make an impact. The 25-year-old, who can play as a forward or as an attacking midfielder, has progressed and developed a lot during his time at Lyon and is ready to return to the top flight of English football. The Burkina Faso international scores goals and creates chances ...
Report: Villa to hold talks to sign £20m star who could be sold by the club
Jamie Carragher said yesterday that Liverpool are looking to sell some of their players in order to fund moves for new arrivals. Despite being one of the richest clubs in the world, Liverpool are being cautious with their finances. And it seems, Carragher could be spot on with his assessment. According to reports from The Sun (printed edition, 13/09/2020), Liverpool are ready to offload Rhian Brewster in the summer transfer window. Jurgen Klopp hailed the 20-year-old earlier this week as a ‘big talent’, adding the club are yet to make a decision on the future of the forward. It has been suggested that Brewster is likely to go out on loan, but a permanent exit is still possible. The report claims that Aston Villa, Sheffield United, and Crystal Palace are vying for his signature. Villa want ...
