Aston Villa Report

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Leon Bailey has been offered to Ajax. He’s one of many options. @MikeVerweij #AVFC

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Busy hours at Aston Villa as Aaron Wan-Bissaka starts his medical at the club following loan deal with obligation to buy agreed yesterday. Zion Suzuki and Matteo Ruggeri are also set to be announced as Villa players @FabrizioRomano #AVFC #WHUFC

Jacob Tanswell

Aston Villa's season preview: Evolving rapidly, internal expectations, surprises and transfer business - can Villa maintain their place among the elite and push again? Free to read @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7505204/2026/08/19/aston-villa-20

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC to reject €45m offer from Al Hilal for Ollie Watkins. Villa been aware of Saudi Pro League side’s admiration for some time - club want to keep 30yo. Al Hilal pursuit ongoing after believing they have received encouragement player side. @theathleticfc.bsky.social w/@david-or

Jacob Tanswell

Aaron Wan-Bissaka scheduled to have medical on Wednesday. Broad agreement in place between #AVFC & #WHUFC for 28yo to move on loan with an option - has scope to become an obligation dependent on certain conditions being met. @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athl

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“We’re in the middle of negotiations with several clubs & we’re looking at our options. Hull City is a very good club & are very interested, but we have details that have to be worked out.” Craig Butler (Leon Bailey’s agent) @JamaicaObserver #AVFC #HCAFC

John Townley

Talks between Aston Villa and Aaron Wan-Bissaka over personal terms are progressing. #AVFC [contains quote post or other embedded content]

John Townley

Aston Villa are now wrapping up a deal with West Ham for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, following positive talks today. Understand the loan deal being thrashed out includes a conditional obligation to buy. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC working to close an agreement to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham United. Initial offer of a straight loan rejected by West Ham but negotiations now advanced over a loan with an option to buy. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social #WHUFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic

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West Ham United have rejected a loan offer from Aston Villa for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. They now hope to strike an agreement below £25m, having seen their loan proposal pushed back. @J_Tanswell #AVFC