Aston Villa
Journalist: Sheffield United ‘leading the chase’ to sign in-demand Aston Villa target
According to Graeme Bailey, Sheffield United are leading the chase to sign Rhian Brewster on loan from Liverpool in the summer transfer window. Earlier this month, Goal.com reported that Aston Villa and Newcastle have shown keen interest in signing the highly-rated 20-year-old striker. Brewster impressed last season on loan in the Championship at Swansea where he scored 11 goals. It seems Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is ready to allow him to join a Premier League club on loan where he would be getting regular opportunities. Sheffield United leading the chase to land Rhian Brewster on-loan from Liverpool. Chris Wilder is trusted by the big clubs to look after their players – would be a good fit for The Blades. — Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) August 26, 2020 Aston Villa are looking to bo...
Report: Aston Villa and West Ham set to battle it out with another PL club for 23-yr-old
Nottingham Forest defender Matty Cash is a player in demand this summer. According to the Telegraph, Aston Villa, West Ham United and Fulham are keen on signing the 23-year-old. It will be interesting to see where the versatile defender ends up eventually. As per reports, Fulham are currently favourites to land the Nottingham Forest star but Aston Villa and West Ham have expressed an interest as well. Recently, Sheffield United tried to sign Cash but their offer was turned down. It is believed that Nottingham Forest are holding out for a fee in the region of £15 million for their key player. Cash made the transition from the midfield to a right-back last season and he was very impressive in the Championship. Both Aston Villa and West Ham could use a right back like him next season. Aston V...
Aston Villa, West Ham linked with move for Gonzalo Higuain
Aston Villa and West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine is expected to leave the Italian club this summer and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The highly experienced striker had a forgettable spell in the Premier League with Chelsea and it is highly unlikely that he will return to England once again. There is no doubt that Aston Villa and West Ham need to sign a quality striker this summer but the 32-year-old might not be the ideal fit for them. As per reports, Juventus are looking to get rid of the player. Higuain is past his peak and his style of play is unlikely to suit West Ham or Aston Villa. The two clubs should look to sign a complete forward instead of a poacher. Gonzalo Higuain is better off joining a club...
Report: PL rival looking to beat Leeds and Villa in the race to sign £25m forward
According to reports from Sky Sports, Fulham have joined the race to sign Ollie Watkins from Brentford in the summer transfer window. The report claims that the newly-promoted Premier League side are in talks to sign the 24-year-old versatile forward. Watkins is wanted by several Premier League sides after the Bees missed out on promotion to the Premier League, losing in the play-off final to Fulham earlier this month. Fulham are looking to bring him to Craven Cottage this summer, but face competition from Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and fellow promoted side West Brom. According to Phil Hay of the Athletic, Leeds are also interested in signing Watkins who is valued by Brentford in excess of £25m. However, the Whites are closing in on a deal for Valencia winger Rodrigo, and sees Watkin...
Report: Aston Villa and West Ham linked with a move for former PL attacker
Aston Villa and West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine is expected to leave the Italian club this summer and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The highly experienced striker had a forgettable spell in the Premier League with Chelsea and it is highly unlikely that he will return to England once again. There is no doubt that Aston Villa and West Ham need to sign a quality striker this summer but the 32-year-old might not be the ideal fit for them. As per reports (h/t Sportwitness), Juventus are looking to get rid of the player. Higuain is past his peak and his style of play is unlikely to suit West Ham or Aston Villa. The two clubs should look to sign a complete forward instead of a poacher. Gonzalo Higuain is b...
Darren Bent reacts as Villa’s Jack Grealish misses out on England squad
Aston Villa midfielder and skipper Jack Grealish has missed out on Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad. Here is your first #ThreeLions squad of the year! 🙌 Gareth Southgate has named a 24-man squad for next month’s #NationsLeague games against Iceland and Denmark. — England (@England) August 25, 2020 The Three Lions will kick off their Nations League campaign with games against Iceland and Denmark next month, and while there are some new names on the list, there is no place for Villa’s most important player in the 24-man squad, and the club’s former striker Darren Bent has reacted thus to the omission: Not sure what else @JackGrealish has to do to at least get a call up? What do we think it is? Does it come down to trust ? — Darren Bent (@DarrenBent) August 25, 2020 The 24-year...
Smith wants to bring £20m int’l at Villa…he would be a superb signing – SL View
Aston Villa are looking to bolster their defensive areas and are keen to sign Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window. According to reports from The Telegraph, Villa are looking to sign the 29-year-old full-back who has been a key part of Diego Simeone’s defence on the right-hand side. Last season, Villa conceded 67 goals in the Premier League, the second-highest total in the league, and needless to say Smith wants to add quality and depth in that region. Villa are looking to sign the England international either or loan or on a permanent deal to challenge Frederic Guilbert and Ahmed Elmohamady for a starting spot. According to reports from The Sun, Atletico are willing to sell Trippier for a fee of £20million, and Villa should grab the opportunity...
Elland Road will erupt if Leeds can sign 25 y/o Villa target this summer – SL View
Leeds United are looking to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi in the summer transfer window, according to reports from The Mirror. The Whites are looking to bolster their forward department this summer, and the Yorkshire club have been linked with several good strikers so far. Patrick Bamford was the club’s top scorer last season, but Leeds need another quality striker ahead of the new season. Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is reportedly Marcelo Bielsa’s top-choice striker, but Leeds are likely to face strong competition from fellow Premier League rivals for his signature. As a result, they have turned their attention towards signing Origi who has struggled for regular games at Anfield last season. Aston Villa are also interested in signing the Belgian international, and it remains to be...
Villa Park will erupt if Smith can sign £30m Leeds target this summer – SL View
According to reports from The Sun, Aston Villa are planning to make a bid in the region of £30m for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer. The report claims that Edouard is Dean Smith’s first-choice striker target this summer. Villa previously had made an enquiry about signing Edouard, but Celtic rejected all advances back then. The Sun has now claimed that Villa are planning to put a substantial offer for the forward. However, there is also interest from Leicester City, Crystal Palace and Leeds United. According to reports from The Mirror, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is keen to sign a striker this summer, and has earmarked Celtic striker Edouard as an option. Outstanding signing for Villa Edouard would be a superb signing for Villa. Celtic want him to stay and help him win t...
Report: Aston Villa planning bid for player, Arsenal may drop out
Aston Villa are planning to make a bid of £30 million for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, according to The Sun. It has been reported that Edouard is Premier League club Villa’s ‘priority’ target in the summer transfer window. The report in the British tabloid has claimed that Arsenal may drop out of the race to sign the Frenchman, with Crystal Palace and Leicester City also in the race for the 22-year-old. Celtic stay or Premier League move? Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world and have a global fanbase, and a move to the Gunners would be a step-up for Edouard. However, at Celtic, the striker could become a legend if he guides the Hoops to the Scottish Premiership title for the 10th season in a row in 2020-21. Villa are a big club as well, but the Villans narrowly escaped the ...
Report: Aston Villa discussing the possibility of signing £20m midfielder wanted by Crystal Palace
Aston Villa are thought to be discussing the possibility of signing Marko Grujic from Liverpool. The player was on loan at Hertha Berlin last year and he has been quite impressive with his performances. According to reports (h/t Birmingham Mail), Villa are looking to sign the 24-year-old midfielder but his asking price could be an issue. Grujic is valued at £20m. Furthermore, Aston Villa are not the only English club looking to sign the box-to-box midfielder this summer. Crystal Palace have made contact with his agent as well. If Villa managed to convince Liverpool to lower their demands, Grujic would be a solid long-term signing for them. He would add power, presence and defensive cover to their midfield. Grujic could be the ideal partner for McGinn and Luiz next season. Dean Smith’s...
Report: Dean Smith keen on goal machine, Aston Villa set to submit an £18m offer
Aston Villa are expected to submit an offer for the Brentford striker Ollie Watkins. According to Daily Mail, the player would be keen on a reunion with Dean Smith this summer. The Aston Villa manager has worked with Watkins at Brentford before and he wants to bring the player to Villa Park. Watkins had a fantastic season in the Championship last year and he could prove to be a superb addition to Aston Villa’s attack. Villa struggled to score goals last season and they need a proven goal scorer leading the line next season. It will be interesting to see if they can agree on a fee with Brentford for the 24-year-old striker. Watkins scored 26 goals last year and he would be an improvement on the likes of Davis and Samatta. As per the reports, Aston Villa are set to offer around £18m for the ...
