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Report: Aston Villa now in pole position to sign £25.3m ace with ‘uncanny ability’
Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Sampdoria ace Mikkel Damsgaard, according to a report from Calciomercato. The 21-year-old is allegedly available for as little as €30 million (£25.3m). Villans boss Dean Smith has already spent big at Villa Park this summer. Emiliano Buendia, Leon Bailey, Danny Ings and Ashley Young have been signed while Jack Grealish has joined Manchester City. However, it seems as though Smith’s business is far from being done. Aston Villa are front-runners to sign Damsgaard this summer Aston Villa now leading Damsgaard race The West Midlands outfit are in pole position for the young Dane’s signature, according to Calciomercato. Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United are also in the running. The Sampdoria starlet is a left-winger by trade. He can also operate in...
Chelsea star a doubt, key West Ham player should start on Sunday
The first round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. The action got underway on Friday evening, with Brentford recording a deserved 2-0 home victory over Arsenal – Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard got the goals. There are seven games on Saturday, starting with the lunchtime clash between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford. 📋 Here’s @lucyjward_ and @DFletcherSport to bring us the Man Utd and Leeds line up for today’s clash! Jadon Sancho starts from the bench. 📺 BT Sport 1 HD & Ultimate pic.twitter.com/m3KcqE0kYB — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 14, 2021 Chelsea versus Cr...
Report: Dean Smith leading race to sign Aston Villa ace’s brother
Aston Villa are front-runners to sign Northampton Town ace Caleb Chukwuemeka this summer, according to a report from All Nigeria Soccer. Tottenham Hotspur were keen to sign the 19-year-old attacker, but the Villans are now thought to have a big advantage. Chukwuemeka’s younger brother Carney Chukwuemeka is on the periphery of Villa’s first team. And that is thought to be the factor that could tip the scales back in Villa’s favour. Aston Villa leading Chukwuemeka race All Nigeria Soccer reckon that Dean Smith’s Villa side are now leading the race for the talented teenager’s signature. The young striker would be an exciting signing for the Villans. He only scored one goal in 22 league games for Northampton last season. However, that doesn’t tell the whole story. Chukwuemeka po...
Report: Everton plotting move to sign 23-cap international from Premier League rivals
Everton are keen to sign Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba this summer according to a report from The Telegraph. The Villans signed the 27-year-old ace from Club Brugges in the summer of 2019 for around £11 million (Telegraph). And it is claimed that the Toffees will have to pay at least that amount if they want to bring the Zimbabwean to Goodison Park this summer. Rafa Benitez will be very keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Goodison Park this summer. And the Villa ace could be just the man for the job. Everton target Nakamba in action for Aston Villa last season – Copyright: xRichardxHeathcotex 59965522 Nakamba to swap Aston Villa for Everton? The Telegraph reckon that Rafa is keen to bring the 23-capped Zimbabwe international to Merseyside this summer. It its alleg...
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa chase English international midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of signing James Ward Prowse from Southampton this summer. According to The Telegraph, both clubs are set to push for the player in the final weeks of the transfer window. Villa targeted Ward-Prowse earlier in the summer before they turned their attention to players to replace Jack Grealish. In Leon Bailey, Danny Ings and Emiliano Buendia, Villa have brought in top-class names to bolster their forward line. However, they are still in the market for more creativity, and Ward-Prowse fits the bill. Spurs want to add a dead-ball specialist to their squad, and Ward-Prowse is one of the best set-piece takers in the Premier League. Alongside Pierre Emile Hojbjerg and Tanguy Ndombele, the 26-year-old would be the ideal midfield partne...
Report: ‘World-class’ midfielder linked with Everton & Villa wants to leave London club
Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Anguissa wants to leave the club and was excluded from the matchday squad against Middlesbrough on Sunday as a result, according to The Athletic. The Cameroon international is subject to interest from clubs in the Premier League, and has been linked with Aston Villa and Everton, with the Daily Mail claiming suitors would have to part with £20 million to have a chance of signing him. Anguissa has made it clear he does not want to play in the Championship, and Fulham are expected to part ways with him if a suitable offer is brought forward. Sportslens View The Cottagers co-owner Tony Khan called the 25-year-old a world-class talent after he joined Fulham in the summer of 2018, and he has proven his quality despite ending the two campaigns he has spent with them ...
Aston Villa make contact with 21-yr-old’s representatives, player could cost £12.7m
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Lens defensive midfielder Cheick Doucoure. According to Goal.com, the Premier League club have already made contact with his representatives, but they are yet to table an official bid. The Villa are reportedly looking at Lens’ Cheick Doucoure. Contact with player’s representatives, but no official bid – yet. #RCL #AVFC #UTV https://t.co/IJXTMmgqt8 — Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) August 9, 2021 Lens are holding out for around €15 million (£12.7m), and Villa can comfortably afford to meet the asking price. Doucoure is highly rated in France and has the potential to compete with Douglas Luiz for a starting berth if he signs for Villa. The Midlands club are competing with Atalanta for Doucoure, who made 33 Ligue 1 appearance...
Journalist: Liverpool have joined the race to sign £35m Villa target
Liverpool have now joined the race to sign Arnaut Danjuma from Bournemouth, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. It has been claimed that Danjuma has been linked with a move to Juventus and Fiorentina, but the Reds have now joined the race to sign the winger. Premier League rivals Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the 24-year-old this summer, and they could rekindle their interest following the departure of Jack Grealish to Manchester City. Villa have already signed Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City this summer, but Dean Smith will be looking to sign more quality players with £100 million burning holes in his pocket. However, Liverpool have emerged as a serious candidate to sign the Dutchman who managed 17 goals and eight assists across all competitions last season. 👀&#...
Southampton make transfer decision on James Ward-Prowse amid Aston Villa interest – report
Southampton have no plans of selling James Ward-Prowse amid transfer interest from Aston Villa, Football Insider reports. Villa have been on an extended spending spree this summer, and they recently landed the services of Danny Ings from the Saints for £30 million. The Midlands outfit also have their sights on landing Ward-Prowse. They recently made a £25m bid for the England international that was rejected. It is now reported that the Saints have ‘no intention of cashing in’ on their captain and will knock back all offers during the rest of the transfer window. Sportslens view: Ings’ move to Villa came as a huge surprise, given there was no speculation linking him with a switch to Dean Smith’s side this summer. Southampton were always facing defeat in their bid to keep Ings. Wit...
Newcastle United leading Aston Villa in race to sign versatile £50,000-a-week defender – report
Newcastle United are favourites ahead of Aston Villa to secure a loan deal for Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe, Football Insider reports. The centre-back has been tipped to leave on a season-long loan after the club’s deal to sign Raphael Varane, and he was recently tipped to join Villa. However, it is now reported that the Magpies are leading the race, with manager Steve Bruce prepared to assure Tuanzebe a regular starting role. The deal is still not straightforward as they may need to pay a multi-million loan fee and agree to pay his weekly wages that are likely to rise. He is currently on around £50,000-a-week. He has been fancied to sign a new long-term contract before heading out on loan this summer. Sportslens view: Tuanzebe was United’s fourth-choice centre-back last s...
‘You have turned your back on us’ – Some Villa fans react to Grealish’s farewell message
Manchester City confirmed the signing of Jack Grealish from Aston Villa last night. The Premier League champions have reportedly paid a club-record £100 million fee to sign the 25-year-old midfielder. Jack Grealish to Manchester City, here we go! Paperworks signed tonight between Aston Villa and City. £100m final fee, contract also signed until June 2026. 🔵🏴 #MCFC Grealish will undergo his medical in Manchester on Thursday morning in order to complete the record-deal. pic.twitter.com/JwVvEn5Ewl — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2021 Grealish has now sent out a farewell message to his former club and the fans on social media. He expressed his gratitude to the supporters and admitted that he will always support...
Aston Villa not interested in £35m West Ham United target amid hefty wage demands – report
Aston Villa are unlikely to meet the wage demands of out-of-favour Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, Football Insider reports. Abraham has been fancied to leave the Blues after barely playing under Thomas Tuchel during the back end of last season. He has been linked with Villa, West Ham United and Arsenal, but won’t come cheaply with the Blues valuing him at £35 million. Besides this, the move could be complicated with Abraham demanding an £80,000 increase on his current salary of £50,000-per-week. It is now reported that Villa have informed Abraham’s camp that they are unlikely to meet his wage demands for a potential transfer. Sportslens view: Abraham played 16 minutes for the Blues between March and May but still registered 12 goals from 32 appearances in all competitions. H...
