Aston Villa
Report: Aston Villa have agreed deal to sign 25 y/o Fulham target
Aston Villa have reached an agreement to sign Lyon forward Bertrand Traore this summer, according to reports from Lefaso.net. Dean Smith’s side have already signed Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins, and Villa are looking to make more additions in the summer transfer window. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed today that Villa have agreed a deal to sign Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal, and they are also in talks to bring Milot Rashica from Werder Bremen to Villa Park. And now, LeFaso claims that Villa have reached an agreement for Traore as well. The Daily Mail reported that Aston Villa made a £19million bid for the Lyon winger, after they had already failed with one bid of £15.7million for Traore. The winger is keen on a move to Villa Park as he is excited to play in the Premier Lea...
Report: Leeds and Villa target close to joining PL rival club
Leeds United and Aston Villa could miss out on Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher, as he is reportedly close to joining West Bromwich Albion instead. According to reports from the Sunday Mirror (printed edition, 13/09/2020), Gallagher is close to joining West Brom on loan, with the player keen to play under Slaven Bilic in the Premier League. A host of clubs including Leeds, West Ham, Aston Villa, and Newcastle have registered interest in signing the 20-year-old who impressed heavily on loan at Swansea last season from Chelsea. Crystal Palace were initially leading the race for his signature, but the Eagles cannot sign him now after they signed Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea. The England U-21 international joined Chelsea’s academy at the age of eight, but he is yet to make a first-tea...
Report: Villa have submitted a bid for Newcastle attacking target
According to French outlet Foot Mercato, Aston Villa have submitted a £16 million (plus bonuses) bid for Lyon attacker Bertrand Traore. The Burkina Faso international is also on the radar of Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Fulham, and he is expected to be sold this summer. Lyon have knocked back Villa’s opening bid, though, and are holding out for around £23 million. Traore is also looking to leave having seen very limited playing minutes last term, and the Villans and Newcastle will be able to offer him the playing opportunities he craves. Manager Dean Smith is looking to further bolster his attacking ranks after signing Ollie Watkins from Brentford during the week, while his St. James’ Park counterpart Steve Bruce also wants to do the same after landing Callum Wilson. Traore, 25, ha...
‘Really sharp’: Aston Villa star names teammate who has impressed him in training
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is already impressed with the new summer arrivals at the club. Dean Smith’s side narrowly escaped relegation last season, and they would be looking to do much better in the Premier League this time. They have added two quality players already in the form of Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins, with the latter being the club’s record signing. Villa paid £28 million to sign Watkins this summer from Brentford. Watkins was simply superb for the Championship club, netting 26 goals in all competitions last season. The versatile forward, who can play as a striker or on the wings, has joined the club training and Mings is already impressed with him. “He’s really sharp. He’s getting used to us, we’re getting used to him,” said Mings who also feels that Cash would turn out...
Fabrizio Romano: Villa table official bid for RB Leipzig target, leading the race
According to BILD, Aston Villa are now leading the race to sign Werder Bremen winger Milot Rashica and are preparing a £17 million offer for him. Transfer expert and Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the report, adding that an official bid has been tabled by Dean Smith’s side. Milot Rashica has never had any agreement to join RB Leipzig. Aston Villa have made an official bid to sign him as new winger, as per @BILD_Sport. Rashica would love to play in Premier League. Talks on. 🔴 #AVFC #transfers https://t.co/9TBaGEAAo6 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 11, 2020 Rashica is also on the radar of Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, but he has never had an agreement to join the Germans. Talks are ongoing and Villa could soon seal the deal as the winger is keen on pl...
Report: Fulham plotting move as Villa prepare £16m bid for 28y/o
According to The Daily Telegraph, Fulham want Bournemouth striker Josh King this summer as manager Scott Parker continues to bolster his squad for life back in the Premier League. The Norway international is expected to leave the Vitality Stadium in the coming weeks with only nine months left on his current deal, and the Cottagers are keen to offer him a chance to continue playing top-flight football. Fulham aren’t the only ones interested in King, with Aston Villa also planning a move. Manager Dean Smith wants another striker after landing Ollie Watkins, and his side have looked at a £16million deal but it could take more for Bournemouth to cash in. Fulham have already brought in Antonee Robinson, Mario Lemina, Harrison Reed, Alphonse Areola and Kenny Tete so far this summer, and Ola Aina...
Report: Villa look to strengthen their defence with Brescia Calcio duo
According to Corriere Della Sera (via Sports Witness), Aston Villa are interested in Brescia duo Jesse Joronen and Jhon Chancellor. Villa confirmed their second signing of the transfer window yesterday, with record-signing Ollie Watkins reunited with former boss Dean Smith. Watkins put pen to paper on a five-year deal after Villa agreed a fee with Brentford of £28m, potentially rising to £33m with add-ons. Just a few days earlier, Villa Park welcomed Nottingham Forest right-back Matty Cash for a fee of £16m, but Smith and Villa aren’t done yet, as their attentions turn overseas. Keeper Joronen (27) is well-known to Villa’s sporting director Johan Lang, and is considered one of the many success stories during Lange’s tenure at FC Copenhagen. The Finland international joined Cope...
Report: Aston Villa set to complete £20 million signing ‘in the next few days’
Aston Villa are looking to complete the signing of Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the coming days. According to the Telegraph, the player will join Aston Villa in a package worth around £20 million. The Argentine keeper has done well at Arsenal and he should prove to be a quality alternative to Tom Heaton. Heaton will be out with a knee injury until October an Aston Villa needed to sign a quality alternative this summer. The report adds that the 28-year-old goalkeeper will complete his Aston Villa move within ‘the next few days’. The report further claims that Aston Villa’s second offer of £15 million-plus add ons has been accepted in principle by Arsenal. Apparently the 28-year-old keeper is desperate to play regular first-team football and it will be interesting to see if h...
Journalist confirms Aston Villa are keen on 29-yr-old Frenchman, talks ongoing
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the French midfielder Clement Grenier. The 29 year old had an impressive season last year and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the Premier League. According to reports, the Premier League club are currently discussing a potential summer move with the midfielder and it will be interesting to see if they can agree on a few with his club in the coming weeks. Dit dans le #ManuTimeClément Grenier ( SRFC) s’éloigne de Valladolid.Discussion en cours avec Porto et Aston Villa.Fin de semaine dernière, Galatasaray l’a aussi approché et manifesté son intérêt. — Manu ⭐️⭐️ (@ManuLonjon) September 9, 2020 Aston Villa need to add a bit of creativity to their midfield and the 29 year old could prove to be a quality ad...
Report: Aston Villa keen on 96-cap international, PL giants ready to sell this summer
Aston Villa are looking to bring in another keeper this summer and they have been linked with a move for the Manchester United player Sergio Romero. According to Express, the Old Trafford outfit are willing to sell the Argentine keeper after the arrival of Dean Henderson from his loan spell. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa can agree on a fee for the 33 year old. Last season Tom Heaton missed quite a few games through injury and Villa decided to bring in Pepe Reina on loan as an alternative. The Spaniard’s loan deal has expired and he has joined Lazio this summer. Romero could take up the backup role at Aston Villa next season. He has considerable Premier League experience and he could be the ideal addition to Dean Smith’s squad. The 96-cap Argentine international is unlikely t...
Report: Club think Aston Villa will bid again for their player, his stance
According to The Daily Mail, Arsenal expect Aston Villa to make a third bid for Emiliano Martinez. Villa’s second bid for the Argentine goalkeeper is £15 million, £5 million short of what Arsenal are looking for to sell him in the summer transfer window, according to the report. The Gunners think that the Villans will make a third offer, with the 28-year-old goalkeeper himself considering a move to Dean Smith’s side with the prospect of regular first-team football for the Villans. Arsenal hold all the cards Arsenal do not need to sell Martinez, and the Gunners could well decide to keep the Argentine as he did well in the final weeks of last season in the absence of Bernd Leno, who was injured at the time. It is clear that the Gunners think that they can get the £20 million they want for th...
Report: Steve Bruce signing surplus to requirements at Aston Villa
Orjan Nyland is surplus to requirements at Aston Villa, according to The Daily Mail. The report has claimed that fellow goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic is also available in the summer transfer window. The Villans are actively pursuing Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with the report in The Daily Mail claiming that the Gunners expect a third bid for the Argentine goalkeeper from Dean Smith’s side. Aston Villa spell Nyland joined Villa from German side FC Ingolstadt in the summer of 2018 when Steve Bruce – now the manager of Newcastle United – was in charge of the Villans. The Norway international arrived at Villa Park with a strong reputation, but he has not been able to establish himself as an important player in the starting lineup. The 30-year-old goalkeeper played 23 matches in the Champi...
