Aston Villa Report

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.…

Jacob Tanswell

Inside Ezri Konsa to Arsenal: 🟤#AVFC contract offers 🟣Feeling among WC players was move a 'matter of time' 🟤Arteta & ownership-level talks 🟣Wednesday farewells - Villa praise professionalism & exemplary behaviour 🟤Harwood-Bellis - key target ➕More on @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

John Townley

Boosting homegrown numbers has been a necessary consideration for Aston Villa, given the uncertainty surrounding the players who currently fill that quota. Several additions are needed across different positions before the window closes, even before any further exits. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

New: Southampton have rejected an £18million+add-ons offer from #AVFC for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. #SaintsFC have higher valuation on 24yo. Harwood-Bellis among three options to replace Ezri Konsa - Villa assessing. @david-ornstein.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

John Townley

#AVFC will be left with the Premier League's minimum quota of eight homegrown players if Ezri Konsa, Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez all leave. Tammy Abraham and Lamare Bogarde are also homegrown, but there have been doubts over their futures this summer.…

Jacob Tanswell

Ollie Watkins' situation is sensitive. Reported before Villa wished to renew those entering their final 2yrs, in Watkins' case, #AVFC hope he accepts the latest offer. Al Hilal believe they have encouragement to pursue. Free to read @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

John Townley

🚨 Aston Villa want Ollie Watkins to stay and have already rejected three offers for the striker. Can exclusively reveal that the club have also offered him a new contract until 2030 in a bid to persuade him to remain amid strong interest from Al-Hilal. #AVFC

John Townley

Matteo Ruggeri: "Last season was an important year for me because we managed to reach the Champions League semi-finals, and this season I hope to do the same with Aston Villa and win a trophy in these colours." [Villa TV] #AVFC

John Townley

Matteo Ruggeri: "For me, it's a huge honour to become part of this club. I know it's a huge club with great expectations. Looking at the results over the last few years, I had no doubts about saying yes and becoming part of Aston Villa." [Villa TV] #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Arsenal reach agreement to sign Ezri Konsa from #AVFC. 28yo said goodbye to team-mates today ahead of scheduled medical tomorrow. Deal worth in region of £51million+add-ons. Story w/ @david-ornstein.bsky.social on @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AFC…