Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC exploring a deal to sign Jean-Clair Todibo from West Ham United. Villa pivoted after Joel Ordonez move broke down - concerns over current injury. Villa still apart on valuation with #SaintsFC for Taylor Harwood-Bellis - Todibo viewed as an alternative option. @theathle

John Townley

🚨 Aston Villa wo''t be signing Joel Ordonez to replace Ezri Konsa, despite advancing in talks with Club Brugge earlier this week. Understand Villa were not entirely satisfied with the defende''s injury situation and now feel comfortable moving on. #AVFC

The Athletic

The 33-year-old's future at Villa Park is uncertain after a move to Juventus did not proceed earlier this month. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7518614/2026/08/26/emi-martinez-chelsea-transfer-aston-villa/

Jacob Tanswell

Chelsea considering the possibility of signing Emiliano Martinez from #AVFC. 33yo offered by his representatives, with Villa making clear he is available to leave following the arrival of Zion Suzuki. Story w/@david-ornstein.bsky.social on @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.n

AVFC The Religion

Al-Hilal are continuing talks with Aston Villa over Ollie Watkins and are ready to increase their offer for the England striker. @GraemeBailey #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC could sign Nicolas Jackson despite UEFA's 45-day guideline that seeks to prevent clubs from completing ‘player exchange actions.’ Clubs can put forward case to UEFA based on several factors. Villa aware of this in relation to Jackson - story on @theathleticfc.bsky.soci

AVFC The Religion

Aston Villa are understood to be Rafael Leão’s preferred destination. There was a slowdown in talks between the parties yesterday morning, but contacts progressed more smoothly through the afternoon & yesterday evening. @DiMarzio #AVFC

John Townley

Aston Villa will be drawn against two of Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in Thursday's Champions League league phase draw. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC made an approach to Bayer Leverkusen for striker Christian Kofane. Leverkusen do not intend to sell Kofane after Villa made club-to-club contact as part of contingency plans in the event of Ollie Watkins' exit. Story w/ @david-ornstein.bsky.social on @theathleticfc.bsk

AVFC The Religion

Aston Villa are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Sarr, who is available for the right price. Tottenham want closer to £50M for Sarr, whose current contract runs until 2030. Brentford & Al-Ahli are also interested. @caughtoffside #AVFC #THFC