Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

It begins #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC make approach to Club Brugge for defender Joel Ordonez. 22yo has been tracked for over a year & highly admired. Deal viewed as expensive but contact now been made with Ordonez among list of three CBs to replace Konsa. Villa & #SaintsFC still remain apart on valuation…

John Townley

Unai Emery: "I have experienced this. With the changes I'm doing here, I've done it before. In Valencia, Sevilla and even Villarreal, my experience as a coach is in the same direction as we are doing here. Last year, we didn't do a lot of changes, but this year we are." #AVFC

John Townley

Alejandro Garnacho is in line to make his #AVFC debut against Brighton, with Unai Emery saying it is the club's responsibility to "protect and support" him after a difficult couple of years. "I'm seeing him happy and his adaptation is getting better."…

John Townley

Taylor Harwood-Bellis was left out of Southampton's squad to face Stoke City amid Aston Villa's strong interest in the defender. Tonda Eckert called the 24yo "one of the best English centre-backs in the game" but admitted his head wasn't in the right place to play. #AVFC

John Townley

Leon Goretzka is now expected to undergo a medical ahead of joining Aston Villa on a free transfer. 🇩🇪 #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leon-goretzka-transfer-update-aston-34501843

Jacob Tanswell

Agreement in principle in place for #AVFC to sign Leon Goretzka. 31yo still needs to sign contract and undergo medical but deal ready for player to join Villa & fill the midfield position Unai Emery wants. Goretzka adds experience & leadership lost this summer. Story…

John Townley

Unai Emery admits spending from some PL clubs has been "crazy" this summer, but is relishing another challenge to compete at the top with #AVFC. "Maybe I will go to my office and see another signing like that. The last one was Tottenham with Savinho."…

John Townley

Aston Villa are confident that their move for Leon Goretzka can advance quickly in the coming hours. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC progressing to sign Leon Goretzka. Villa pivoted to 31yo after Joao Palhinha broke down - initially viewed deal as unlikely & explored other targets. Emery spoken to player & now growing confidence. Villa see Goretzka as offering experience, leadership &…