Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Unai Emery has confirmed that Emi Martinez has asked for a new challenge this summer - as he did last year - and that Zion Suzuki is his replacement. He says it's 'not a bad scenario' to have both goalkeepers in the squad. Martinez can, of course, still leave. #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery on changes: "The only thing that doesn't change is the supporters. The supporters from Aston Villa will be there always - they are the most important. Aston Villa supporters start as Aston Villa supporters and finish their life as Aston Villa supporters." #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Emery on Watkins: "We have an issue with him, it’s clear. He’s another player we can have because we have offers for him. He’s our player I don't want to sell him, but that can change because if it's a good option for him, a good option for the club & I can replace him, this is…

John Townley

Unai Emery prefers to keep Ollie Watkins but has confirmed that he could leave #AVFC should the club receive the right offer and find a replacement in the market. "We have an issue with him, it is clear. I don't want to sell him, but it can change."…

John Townley

John McGinn: "We're going to be very different this season but our preparations have been strong, they’ve been tough. We're excited by the challenge; we’re excited by the new Aston Villa, and hopefully we can do as well as last season." [Villa TV] #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery is due to hold his first press conference of the new season shortly. #AVFC

John Townley

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has made exactly the same number of Premier League appearances as John McGinn (233), putting him ahead of the likes of Emi Martinez, Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins. Only Ross Barkley has more appearances in the Aston Villa squad. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC have completed the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Loan with an option to buy which becomes an obligation dependent on certain conditions. Villa long been looking for an alternative and competitor to Matty Cash, with Wan-Bissaka a solid acquisition. Story…

John Townley

#AVFC have signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan from West Ham, with an obligation to buy included. The 28yo right-back won the 'Hammer of the Year' award the season before last and joins with 232 Premier League appearances under his belt. 🇨🇩…

John Townley

Whoever #AVFC sign to replace Ezri Konsa in the long term, Victor Lindelof has earned the chance to be a regular starter. Villa lost just two PL games with Lindelof last season, while only Boubacar Kamara bettered his 2.29 points per game in all comps.…