Aston Villa Report

John Townley

🚨 Aston Villa won't be signing Joel Ordonez to replace Ezri Konsa, despite advancing in talks with Club Brugge earlier this week. Understand Villa were not entirely satisfied with the defender's injury situation and now feel comfortable moving on. #AVFC

The Athletic

The 33-year-old's future at Villa Park is uncertain after a move to Juventus did not proceed earlier this month. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7518614/2026/08/26/emi-martinez-chelsea-transfer-aston-villa/

Jacob Tanswell

Chelsea considering the possibility of signing Emiliano Martinez from #AVFC. 33yo offered by his representatives, with Villa making clear he is available to leave following the arrival of Zion Suzuki. Story w/@david-ornstein.bsky.social on @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC could sign Nicolas Jackson despite UEFA's 45-day guideline that seeks to prevent clubs from completing ‘player exchange actions.’ Clubs can put forward case to UEFA based on several factors. Villa aware of this in relation to Jackson - story on…

John Townley

Aston Villa will be drawn against two of Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in Thursday's Champions League league phase draw. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC made an approach to Bayer Leverkusen for striker Christian Kofane. Leverkusen do not intend to sell Kofane after Villa made club-to-club contact as part of contingency plans in the event of Ollie Watkins' exit. Story w/ @david-ornstein.bsky.social on…

Jacob Tanswell

A pleasure to answer some @theathleticfc.bsky.social subscriber questions earlier. The transcript can be found below. Ranging from SCR, potential loans and, of course, incomings - Nicolas Jackson being the leading striker target. #AVFC…

John Townley

🚨 Aston Villa are focusing their efforts on signing Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea as they prepare for life after Ollie Watkins. No bid has been made for Jackson at this stage, nor has a deal been agreed for Watkins to join Al-Hilal, but further movement is inevitable soon. #AVFC

John Townley

#AVFC are hopeful of agreeing a deal to sign Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge on loan with an obligation to buy. With a clear gap in valuation between Villa and Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, they have pushed for Ordonez. After @jacobtanswell.bsky.social.…

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC progressing in deal to sign Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge. Negotiations centre on initial loan with €30m obligation. 22yo long admired & Villa pursuing. #SaintsFC have informed Villa of price for Taylor Harwood-Bellis - PL club currently unwilling to reach.…