Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

Behind the scenes on the Matty Cash and Peaky Blinders shoot, where Aston Villa's right-back channelled his inner Tommy Shelby: @theathleticfc.bsky.social C #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7157423/2026/04/04/matty-cash-peaky-blinders-netflix-aston-villa

2026-04-04 06:35:00.000Z
VILLA DAILY REPORT

Villa Fuelled by UCL Hurt, Set Sights on €40m Striker

John McGinn has voiced the squad's collective pain from narrowly missing out on Champions League football last season, using it as a powerful driver for future success. His comments underscore the club's resilience in competing with financially dominant rivals. Adding to the buzz, Aston Villa is reportedly among the Premier League clubs vying for Bologna's in-demand striker Santiago Castro, potentially signalling a significant €40m investment.

  • John McGinn reveals the squad is using the disappointment of last season's Champions League near-miss as motivation.
  • McGinn champions Villa's ability to compete with "massive institutions" despite financial disparities.
  • Aston Villa is reportedly interested in Bologna striker Santiago Castro, valued at approximately €40m.
  • The club's interest in Castro highlights a continued ambition to reinforce the squad with top talent.
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AVFC The Religion

“What we're competing against are massive institutions, powerful clubs who can spend whatever they like. We are obviously a massive club in our own right, but for us to continuously compete at that level is huge credit to all of us involved at the club." John McGinn #AVFC

2026-04-03 20:54:00.000Z

AVFC The Religion

"We just missed out on goal difference last season for the Champions League with a bit of a dodgy decision at Old Trafford but we were so close and it hurt, so we are using the hurt from last season to drive us on.” John McGinn #AVFC

2026-04-03 14:38:00.000Z

AVFC The Religion

AC Milan are interested in Bologna striker Santiago Castro, but two issues are in the way. Firstly, he will likely cost around €40m. Secondly, is competition from Premier League sides including Aston Villa @calciomercatoit #AVFC

2026-04-03 08:15:00.000Z

AVFC The Religion

In a previous transfer window, Aston Villa tried to sign Manuel Ugarte on loan but Manchester United turned down the approach. @jpromeroh via @ovacionuy #AVFC #MUFC

2026-04-03 04:58:00.000Z

AVFC The Religion

Aston Villa, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are the only Premier League clubs that have spent more than £100m on agent fees over the last four years. @CWeatherspoon_ #AVFC

2026-04-02 19:41:00.000Z

AVFC The Religion

Aston Villa are interested in Borussia Dortmund centre back, Waldemar Anton. Atlético Madrid and Manchester United are also interested and have made enquiries @SkySportDE #AVFC #MUFC

2026-04-02 14:38:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Jadon Sancho expected to miss a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks with a shoulder joint injury. No precise timeframe, due to daily monitoring & only playing once no pain, but #AVFC hope 25yo will return earlier than the 6 to 8 week period speculated. @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www

2026-04-02 13:27:00.000Z

John Townley

Lewis Dobbin, who has scored eight goals for Preston this season, says that his long-term goal remains to play for #AVFC. "I went with the aspirations to play for Villa. That's always my goal, that's always the long-term goal," he told @ghodgsonsport.bsky.social. https://www.bir

2026-04-02 09:46:00.000Z

John Townley

Steven Gerrard on The Overlap: "I've got nothing bad to say about Villa. I need to get that in. Villa are a really good club, good people, fantastic facilities. The opportunity was given to me, and it didn't work out, so that's on me." #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/spor

2026-04-02 08:46:00.000Z