Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Juventus clearly intend to lowball for Emi Martinez, and Aston Villa would have every right to be annoyed by it. He's still one of the top goalkeepers in the PL - and Europe - has three years remaining on his contract, and might even win back-to-back World Cups. #AVFC

John Townley

Aston Villa would prefer to keep Emi Martinez this summer and intend to stand firm despite Juventus' advances for the goalkeeper. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villas-stance-emi-martinez-34264918

John Townley

Morgan Rogers doesn't think #AVFC teammate Ezri Konsa receives enough credit, insisting he's one of the best defenders around. "I don't know a flaw in his game. I think it's helped Villa that probably a bigger club hasn't taken him in the last few years."…

Jacob Tanswell

Aston Villa and the plan for its young players. Free to read #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7419293/2026/07/09/aston-villa-academy-transfers/?unlocked_article_code=1.wVA.o3Zr.9PwsN7_4g9Of&source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share

John Townley

Aston Villa will play FC Porto at the Estadio do Dragao on Saturday, July 25 (7pm) for their second pre-season friendly of the summer. Some trip that'll be for the fans who can make it. 🇵🇹 #AVFC

John Townley

Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens retain the same shareholdings in #AVFC despite Companies House filings showing they have ceased to be Persons with Significant Control of the club's parent company. Villa explain that the change is purely administrative.…

John Townley

The 1897 Group hopes to hold discussions with Aston Villa over future collaboration to help boost the atmosphere at Villa Park, despite the closure of the North Stand next season. #AVFC…

John Townley

Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene has been in contact with #AVFC to determine the best course of action for starting Amadou Onana's recovery. Villa and Belgium will continue to consult with one another before deciding on the next steps in his rehab.…

John Townley

Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali confirms the club's interest in Emi Martinez but says nothing is imminent as the goalkeeper is at the World Cup, adding that "valuations for some players are excessively high – unrealistic figures." #AVFC…

John Townley

#AVFC have invested £6m in GA improvements at Villa Park over two years but acknowledge that the stadium has "physical limitations" that restrict some facility upgrades. The club say VP is a "massive part of our identity that we have no plans to change."…