Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

Nicolas Jackson has signed a five-year contract at #AVFC plus an option of a further 12 months. 25yo underwent medical earlier today and met new team-mates. Ollie Watkins said farewell earlier in the day. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blog

The Guardian

Chelsea agree £7.5m deal to sign Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa

Enzo Fernández left out of Luton Carabao Cup tie

AVFC The Religion

Unai Emery "We started the first 10-15 minutes very well. Then I can't understand exactly why we lost in 20 minutes all the match and a player.” #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Barcelona away. Legendary stuff. Bruges for a third time. A taste of Turkey again, for old times' sake. Analysing #AVFC's Champions League draw - fear no one @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7543406/2026/08/27/aston-villa-champions-league-draw-fixtures

Jacob Tanswell

Bradley Burrowes and Luka Lynch available to leave #AVFC on loan before the deadline. Villa wanted to wait until the final days of window to assess Emery's squad & if duo were needed. Villa also intend to move on others, including Feeney, Rowe, Broggio & Borland. Story @theathlet

The Guardian

Champions League draw: Arsenal face Real Madrid, Man City get Barcelona and PSG

Manchester United will host Bayern Munich

Sky Sports

Arsenal to face Real Madrid as City and Villa get PSG in CL league phase

Last season's European finalists Arsenal will play Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in this year's Champions League league phase.

John Townley

Borussia Dortmund at Villa Park is tasty. 😋 #AVFC

John Townley

Aston Villa will play PSG at home in the UEFA Champions League league phase. #AVFC

John Townley

Aston Villa will play Barcelona at Camp Nou in the UEFA Champions League league phase. 🇪🇸 #AVFC