Aston Villa Report

John Townley

#AVFC are in talks to sign Leon Goretzka on a free transfer and hope to progress negotiations this weekend. The 31yo played 48 games in his final season with Bayern and won 15 trophies during his eight years in Bavaria. 🇩🇪…

John Townley

#AVFC boss Unai Emery admits he's always "worried" at the start of each season, but remains positive this year because of the "intelligent" business the club is conducting this summer. "I am worried. Yes. I am positive. Yes. And then it's time to work."…

Jacob Tanswell

Johan Manzambi is back on the grass as he steps up his recovery. #AVFC managing his rehab carefully and will need to catch up due to no pre-season/adaption period, but Manzambi is on the next stage and stepping things up.

John Townley

#AVFC have sold Ezri Konsa to Arsenal in a deal worth £55m including add-ons. Dean Smith bought the centre-back for just £12m seven years ago, and he went on to make 231 PL appearances - only eight players have made more for Villa - before winning the UEL.…

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC closing in on agreement to sign Jake Doughty from Everton. Deal not yet finalised but Villa completing final steps for 16yo winger. England youth international and well regarded. Story w/ @paddyboyland.bsky.social on @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

John Townley

Unai Emery: "With Ollie, he's a fantastic striker, always being up and down in performance, but we still believed in him. Now, there are 10 days left to finish the window. We will see what happens. If he leaves then it must be good for him, for the club and the team." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery "definitely" did not expect the level of change that has taken place at #AVFC this summer and hopes fans will be patient with the club's new signings. "This year, teams have come for our players, but I accept it, and we have to stay positive."…

John Townley

Unai Emery on team news: "We are going to train tomorrow, and I will decide tomorrow. We have enough players. I don't know about the players we have now; I will see tomorrow." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery has confirmed that Emi Martinez asked to embark on a new challenge away from #AVFC this summer, just as he did last year, and that Zion Suzuki was signed to play now, not in the future. Villa say Martinez is not injured and has been training.…

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC reject a new bid from Al Hilal worth £45m for Ollie Watkins. 30yo has made clear to Villa he wishes to leave. Emery wants to keep - club offered new deal until 2030 - but admits there is "an issue." Al Hilal continuing pursuit. Story w/ @david-ornstein.bsky.social on…