Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

How Chelsea won the race for Morgan Rogers: Call with Alonso, speaking to Arteta, Rogers' Arsenal concerns, #AVFC's tough stance, how they plan to spend the money, Sawiris, Konsa/Arsenal & lots more. Free to read @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

John Townley

Wolves' technical director Matt Jackson: "João deserves everything he gets from the game. He's a model professional, a lovely young man and a great family man. He's the type of professional that coaches love and players love, so he will go on to be the outstanding player that we…

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC have completed the signing of Joao Gomes in a deal worth around £35million from Wolves. 25yo signs a five-year contract. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7452999/2026/07/20/joao-gomes-aston-villa-wolves-transfer

John Townley

Exclusive story, confirmed. ✅ João Gomes becomes Aston Villa's second signing of the summer, with more set to follow as Unai Emery reshapes his squad ahead of another season balancing Premier League and Champions League football. #AVFC

John Townley

João Gomes has completed his £35m move to #AVFC from Wolves. The 25yo Brazilian midfielder made 116 Premier League appearances for Wolves, starting at least 32 matches in each of the last three seasons. Smart business from Villa. 🇧🇷…

Jacob Tanswell

New: Hull City in talks to sign Leon Bailey from #AVFC. Villa prefer a permanent move, which is being considered. Trabzonspor & Celta Vigo have also registered interest, but staying in England thought to be preferable. @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

Jacob Tanswell

New: Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Morgan Rogers from #AVFC. An offer of £117million has been accepted, with personal terms in place on a six-year contract. @david-ornstein.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

John Townley

Emi Martinez has revealed the finger he fractured in May still causes him pain every day, and has ignored specialists' advice to have surgery. "I couldn't train during the group stage, but I stopped thinking about it, and I feel much better." #AVFC…

John Townley

João Palhinha is not due to travel to finalise a move to Aston Villa today, despite reports in Portugal. Talks between Bayern Munich and Villa over a loan deal will continue as both clubs work towards reaching an agreement. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Joao Gomes underwent medical at Bodymoor Heath yesterday ahead of finalising move to #AVFC. Met new team-mates as 25yo set to become the next midfield recruit. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social…