Aston Villa
‘Levy is ruining this club’ – Some Spurs fans react to ‘ridiculous’ news about £40m Villa target
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks was reportedly targeted by Aston Villa and Everton this summer, but he decided to stay on. The 25-year-old midfielder, who made his first start for Spurs this season against Crystal Palace, dropped down the pecking order at the north London club under Jose Mourinho. Nuno Espirito Santo was also willing to offload him this summer, with two clubs – Villa and Everton – reportedly wanting to sign him. According to reports from The Times, Winks opted against pushing for a fresh start this summer. Spurs were open to offers for him but at the same time, they slapped a £40 million price tag on him. Both Villa and Everton, eventually, refused to pursue their interest in the England midfielder. Spurs fans have taken to Twitter to express their react...
Opinion: Everton made a big blunder allowing Aston Villa to secure brilliant £25m transfer
Everton may well regret missing out to Aston Villa on signing Danny Ings. The 29-year-old joined Aston Villa from Southampton in August for around £25 million (BBC). Before the striker moved to Villa Park, however, Everton boss Rafa Benitez wanted to bring him to Goodison Park according to The Sunday Mirror (May 16th, page 73). The Toffees have made a fine start to their 2021/22 Premier League campaign but they are over reliant on Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Everton may well regret missing out on Danny Ings to Aston Villa – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12314321 JohnxPatrickxFletcher Should the 24-year-old suffer a serious injury, Everton have nobody in reserve as far as out and out strikers are concerned. Everton will regret missing out to Aston Villa on Danny Ings Villans boss Dean Smith wi...
Report: £17m Aston Villa ace is already being linked with a move to European giants
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is a transfer target for Atletico Madrid this summer according to a report from La Razon. The South American joined Villa from Arsenal for £17 million in the summer of 2020 (BBC). And what a signing he has proven to be for the Villans. Martinez is arguably the first name on Dean Smith’s team-sheet. Since moving to Villa Park, the Argentina international has kept 16 clean sheets in 41 games. Martinez is an alleged transfer target for Atletico Madrid And the former Arsenal. ace has clearly made an impression outside of Aston Villa. Martinez a target for Atletico Madrid The 29-year-old is on the La Liga club’s radar according to La Razon. Diego Simeone is eyeing a move to sign the Aston Villa stopper as a potential replacement for Jan Oblak. Atlet...
PL rival set to ‘try their luck’ with a move for £15m Liverpool player in January – report
Aston Villa are set to try their luck to sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool in the January transfer window, according to reports from The Sun. Towards the end of the summer transfer window, Villa considered making an attempt to sign Jones. We covered a report that claimed Villa were prepared to make a bid for the highly-rated midfielder. Dean Smith was looking to add depth to his midfield ranks and had earmarked the 20-year-old midfielder as a potential option. In the end, they decided against making a move for him. The report now claims that Villa are set to try their luck with an enquiry again in a few months’ time. Villa would be willing to pay around £15m and would give the Reds a decision to make. SportsLens View The midfielder is under contract until 2025 at Anfield, and ther...
Aston Villa now want 23-year-old midfielder after Spurs failed to sign him this summer – report
Aston Villa will be looking to secure a deal for Juventus midfielder, Weston McKennie, in the January transfer window, according to reports from The Sun. Villa bolstered several areas of their squad during the summer despite losing talisman figure Jack Grealish to Manchester City. Dean Smith was keen to add a midfielder to his ranks in the summer transfer window and wanted to sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool. However, it seems they have now turned their attention towards signing McKennie who has been told he can find a new home as soon as possible. SportsLens View McKennie joined Juventus from Schalke on loan in the summer of 2020 before his deal was made permanent in March of this year for around €18.5m (£15.9m). During the summer window, Tottenham made an attempt to sign him, ...
‘Everyone was shocked’ – Popular pundit makes claim about ‘outstanding’ Aston Villa player
Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has suggested that Aston Villa can get into the top six of the Premier League this season. The popular talkSPORT pundit has suggested that while getting into the top four could be difficult for Villa, Dean Smith’s side can aim for a top-six finish this season, despite losing their talisman figure Jack Grealish. Agbonlahor is excited by the signing of Danny Ings and believes he can play a massive role this season. He also expects John McGinn to be more influential in the absence of Grealish. “Another under-rated player. I’ve watched him since the first day he got into Aston Villa. I think everyone was shocked at how good he was,” said Agbonlahor to talkSPORT. “Aston Villa got him at a cheap price from the SPL. He has been outstanding. He of...
Report: Aston Villa player nearing exit on deadline day, manager gives ‘green light’ to move
Frederic Guilbert could be on his way out of Aston Villa before the summer transfer window closes. Football Insider says he’s closing in on a season-long loan to Racing Strasbourg – Dean Smith has given the ‘green light’ for Guilbert to make the switch. The 26-year-old has been short of playing time under Smith and is behind Matty Cash in the pecking order, so he’ll have to leave to get regular first-team football. Guilbert spent the second half of last season on loan at Strasbourg and made 14 appearances, so he’d be returning to a familiar place. Guilbert joined Villa on a four-year deal from SM Caen in January 2019 and has since made 32 appearances in all competitions. The uncapped Frenchman sought a temporary move away when he was struggling for playing time, and it appears history is r...
‘Superb’, ‘Showed some real passion’ – Some Villa fans react to 26-yr-old’s display vs Brentford
Aston Villa were held to a 1-1 draw against Brentford in the Premier League yesterday. Ivan Toney scored his first Premier League goal in the seventh minute of the game but Villa did well to come back into the contest on the 13th minute with a goal from Emiliano Buendia. The home side were the better team heading into the contest and they did their best to win the game. However, Brentford have shown outstanding resilience and organisation so far in the league and they managed to impress once again. The newly-promoted side were well organised at the back and they managed to keep the likes of Danny Ings quiet throughout the game. Brentford are currently unbeaten in their three league matches and the Bees are 9th in the table, two places above Aston Villa. The Aston Villa attackers did not ha...
Report: Aston Villa prepared to pay £25 million for ‘outstanding’ talent
Aston Villa are prepared to pay €30 million (£25 million) to sign Juventus star Weston McKennie, according to Corriere dello Sport (print edition, August 26, page 6). However, there is a problem for the Villans. The 22-year-old midfielder isn’t keen on a move to Villa Park. Dean Smith has been a very busy man in the transfer market already this summer. McKennie is a transfer target for Aston Villa Villa have signed the likes of Emiliano Buendia, Danny Ings and Leon Bailey. However, it seems as though Smith is far from finished with his business. McKennie being chased by Aston Villa The Midlands outfit are prepared to meet Juventus’s £25m asking price for the United States international. As things stand, the Juve man doesn’t want to join Villa. Who knows, the lure of Premier League foo...
Report: Aston Villa could sign Belgium international serial winner for absolute bargain fee
Aston Villa are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel, according to Tuttosport. Central midfield is an area where Villa boss Dean Smith wants to strengthen at Villa Park before the transfer window closes. The Villans are also believed to be chasing Juventus ace Weston McKennie. Witsel is a transfer target for Aston Villa this summer However, Smith is seemingly casting his net far and wide. Witsel on Aston Villa radar Tuttosport claims that the Villans are ‘very active’ on the 114-capped Belgium international. The 32-year-old is vastly experienced and has an extensive history of winning. He has three league titles to his name from his time with Zenit Saint Petersburg and Standard Liege. The Belgian specialises in breaking up the opposition’s play and is a very ...
Euro club enter talks to sign £15m Aston Villa star with 10 league goals last term
Roma have opened talks with Aston Villa over the transfer of Anwar El Ghazi, Football Insider reports. The Dutchman has been a regular starter for Villa since the start of the campaign, registering three goals from as many appearances. Despite this, he has been tipped to head for the exit door this month as his game time will be reduced when Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins are fit. Roma are interested in signing the former Lille man. They have now started preliminary talks with Villa. He is reportedly valued at £15 million. Sportslens view: El Ghazi has been a quality performer for the Midlands outfit. He bagged 10 league goals last term despite being restricted to 27 appearances. He has continued to impress in the early weeks of the new season, but there are doubts whether he can sustain hi...
Report: Aston Villa now intent on signing £45m superstar in the making
Aston Villa are now determined to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to Tuttosport. Villa boss Dean Smith has already been a very busy man in the transfer market. Danny Ings, Leon Bailey, Emiliano Buendia and Ashley Young have all been brought to Villa Park and Jack Grealish left for Manchester City. However, it seems as though Villa are far from done. Smith seems to be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Villa Park. Aston Villa determined to sign McKennie The 22-year-old is on the Villans’ radar, according to Tuttosport. In fact, it is suggested that the Midlands outfit are now ‘determined’ to sign him. Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace also want to sign the United States international. So Villa will certainly not have things all their own way. Wha...
