Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Pervis Estpuinan is the leading candidate to replace Lucas Digne at #AVFC, with AC Milan in talks to sell him just 12 months after his £17m move from Brighton. The 28yo previously excelled under Unai Emery at Villarreal, where he played with Pau Torres.…

Jacob Tanswell

Pervis Estupinan worked with Emery at Villarreal. Was good at Brighton and a solid profile at left-back. #AVFC aiming to get this done

Jacob Tanswell

PSG finalising a move to sign Lucas Digne from #AVFC. Deal worth less than £10m due to 32yo's release clause. Ian Maatsen seen as long-term LB successor, with Villa now in talks to sign Pervis Estupinan from AC Milan. Story on @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

John Townley

Manchester United are expected to complete the signing of Youri Tielemans after informing #AVFC of their intention to trigger his £35m release clause. A big blow for Villa, no doubt. Fascinating few weeks before the start of the new season.…

John Townley

Aston Villa are expected to lose both Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne due to release clauses in their contracts. PSG are interested in triggering Digne's clause, worth under £10m. Villa didn't want to sell either player this summer, but the clauses leave them powerless. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

New: #SaintsFC agree deal to sign Lewis Dobbin from #AVFC. 23yo will undergo a medical today ahead of a £9million move+add-ons. Southampton set to secure Dobbin's signing, despite interest from several Championship sides. W/ @paddyboyland.bsky.social

John Townley

Johan Manzambi spoke with Emi Martinez after Switzerland were beaten by Argentina in Kansas, with the goalkeeper ending their conversation with a beaming smile, pointing at himself, and saying: "Going to Villa?!" An exciting piece of business now being finalised. #AVFC

John Townley

#AVFC are working to complete a deal for Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg, with the player favouring a move to Villa Park over Newcastle. The Swiss midfielder scored three goals and provided two assists in four World Cup games this summer. 🇨🇭…

John Townley

Aston Villa are hijacking Newcastle's move for Johan Manzambi, with talks over a deal understood to be at an advanced stage. The 20yo midfielder, who starred at the World Cup and in Freiburg's run to the UEL final, would be an excellent addition to Unai Emery's squad. #AVFC

John Townley

Emi Martinez says he's looking forward to facing some of his Aston Villa teammates in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇦🇷 #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/emi-martinez-sends-aston-villa-34278239