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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Big blow for Wolves as report claims £29m ace could be Aston Villa bound
Wolves could be set to miss out on Leon Bailey to Aston Villa according to a report from BILD. The Villans have already shown some real ambition in the transfer market this summer. Wolves seem to be keen to keep up with their Midlands rivals. Unfortunately for the Black Country outfit, however, it seems as though they could be set to play second fiddle to Villa in the race for Leon Bailey’s signature. Wolves and Aston Villa target Leon Bailey in action for Bayer 04 Leverkusen last season Aston Villa to beat Wolves to Bailey signing? BILD reckon that the Villans are stretching ahead in the race for the 23-year-old Leverkusen winger. That is obviously a real blow for Bruno Lage. He really could have done with someone with Bailey’s talents at Molineux, especially considering Wolves’ woeful re...
Aston Villa allegedly want 27-cap France international but £50m price-tag makes deal unlikely
Aston Villa are keen to sign Manchester United ace Anthony Martial this summer, according to a report from The Daily Star. However, the Midlands outfit have been put off by United’s £50 million asking price for the 27-capped France international. Dean Smith seems to be intent on making his Villa side a real attacking force next season. The Villans boss has already brought Emiliano Buendia to Villa Park and has also been linked with moves to sign Todd Cantwell and Arnaut Danjuma (The Sun and The Sun print edition, July 20, page 51). Villa are allegedly keen to sign Martial from Man United this summer Aston Villa eyeing Anthony Martial swoop? The United man is on the Villans’ radar, according to the Daily Star. However, the 25-year-old’s £50m price tag is allegedly putting off Vill...
Aston Villa could have a scary attack as report claims Dean Smith wants to sign 17-goal ace
Aston Villa want to sign Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma this summer, according to a report from The Sun (print edition, July 20, page 51). The Villans seem to be one of the most ambitious clubs in the Premier League this summer. Dean Smith has already brought Emiliano Buendia and Ashley Young to Villa Park. Villa have also been linked with big-money moves for Tammy Abraham (Birmingham Mail) and Emile Smith-Rowe (Birmingham Mail). It seems as though the west Midlands outfit are far from finished with their business this summer. Aston Villa are eyeing a move to sign Danjuma this summer Aston Villa chasing Danjuma The Sun claims that the Bournemouth winger is a transfer target for Smith this summer. The Cherries reportedly want around £35 million for the 24-year-old. The Holland ...
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