Aston Villa Report

John Townley

John McGinn: "Villa are competing at this [top] level consistently. Any time anyone has shown interest in me, which has happened, some of it came out in the press, some of it hasn't, Villa said, 'We want you to stay, you're not for sale at any price'." [@WeAreTheOverlap] #AVFC

John Townley

Ipswich Town are progressing in talks to sign Tammy Abraham on loan from Aston Villa. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-tammy-abraham-transfer-34525760

Jacob Tanswell

pswich Town working to close a deal to sign Tammy Abraham on a straight loan. #AVFC been willing to listen to offers throughout summer, with striker outside Unai Emery's plans. Ollie Watkins saying goodbyes to team-mates & staff today ahead of Al Hilal move. Story @theathleticfc.

John Townley

#AVFC are confident that Rafael Leao would prefer to join them over Galatasaray. There would, however, be a huge financial outlay involved - and one that is being discussed now - even if Leao accepted lower wages at Villa than he would receive in Turkey. https://www.birminghammai

John Townley

John McGinn says that he will only question his Aston Villa future if he finds himself struggling to handle becoming a bit-part player in the coming years. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/john-mcginn-lifts-lid-aston-34524589

John Townley

John McGinn is expecting a "difficult" transitional season at #AVFC but insists the club can remain optimistic for as long as Unai Emery is in charge. "If we lose him, it's a different story. I'm still positive about the season," via @wearetheoverlap.bsky.social. https://www.birm

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC remain in talks to sign Rafael Leao from AC Milan.Villa believe they are the preferred destination of 27yo, amid interest from Galatasaray. Talks currently centre on loan with an obligation. Villa seeking a versatile attacker to go alongside Nicolas Jackson's arrival.@theat

The Guardian

Chelsea in talks with Martínez’s camp as Aston Villa close on striker Jackson

Blues consider making offer for Argentina goalkeeper

AVFC The Religion

#AVFC make approach to Club Brugge for defender Joel Ordonez. 22yo has been tracked for over a year & highly admired. Deal viewed as expensive but contact has now been made with Ordonez who is among list of three CBs to replace Ezri Konsa. Jacob Tanswell

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC reach agreement to sign Nicolas Jackson. Overall package worth £65million - initial £47.5million+add-ons. Jackson set to be club record signing after long Unai Emery pursuit. Story w/ @david-ornstein.bsky.social on @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic