Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid for around £17m. Damian Vidagany has also confirmed to @BILD that talks remain ongoing with Bayern Munich over Joao Palhinha, who can provide cover for Amadou Onana. Busy few weeks ahead. #AVFC

2026-08-08 09:37:00.000Z

AVFC The Religion

Crystal Palace have reignited interest in signing Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand on loan. Jacob Tanswell

2026-08-08 09:19:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Crystal Palace have reignited interest in signing Evann Guessand on loan. Palace initially decided against pursuing 25yo but held talks in recent days & among clubs exploring possible deal. W/@mattwoosie.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athleti

2026-08-08 09:11:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Aston Villa closing in on a full agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid. Fee worth around €20million - not yet finalised with 24yo but deal now advanced. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7493897/2026/08/08/matteo-ruggeri-asto

2026-08-08 05:56:00.000Z

John Townley

#AVFC end their Asia Tour with a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup clash with PSG. João Gomes was outstanding and produced a lovely finish to beat Manuel Neuer, but Tammy Abraham should have equalised moments later. 🇭🇰 http////www.birminghammail.c

2026-08-07 12:59:00.000Z

John Townley

GOAL: Joao Gomes halves Villa's deficit with a lovely strike from the edge of the box to beat Manuel Neuer. Bayern Munich 2-1 #AVFC

2026-08-07 12:45:00.000Z

John Townley

GOAL: Luis Diaz has been electric since coming on for Bayern in the 63rd minute. He's now added a second for the German champions. Bayern Munich 2-0 #AVFC

2026-08-07 12:35:00.000Z

John Townley

HT: Villa trail at the break after Kim Min-Jae headed in Tom Bischof's free-kick. Villa had just one effort on target in the first half and, aside from Brian Madjo's physicality, did not cause many problems for the German champions before the interval. Bayern Munich 1-0 #AVFC

2026-08-07 11:49:00.000Z

John Townley

GOAL: Kim Min-Jae heads in from Tom Bischof's free-kick. Bayern Munich 1-0 #AVFC

2026-08-07 11:41:00.000Z

John Townley

Underway at the Kai Tak Stadium... Bayern Munich 0-0 #AVFC

2026-08-07 11:04:00.000Z