Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

New: West Ham United have rejected a loan offer from #AVFC for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Villa's interest has now stepped up in the 28-year-old, with the club seeking a right-back. Story on @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7521000/2026/08/18/aston-villa-wan-bi

Jacob Tanswell

Just on this - #AVFC do not wish to sell Ollie Watkins & intend to keep him as part of Emery's plans this season. But Al Hilal exploring a deal, along with Martinez being allowed to find a new club and Arsenal's continued admiration for Konsa does mean Villa's spine could become

AVFC The Religion

Jonathan David is a priority for Aston Villa. The Villans have already made contact with the Canadian’s representatives, Villa will now contact Juventus to assess the feasibility of the deal. The rumored deal could potentially be a loan with obligation to buy. @sachatavolieri

AVFC The Religion

Loaning out João Palhinha again is out of the question for Bayern Munich. The club is demanding a clear permanent sale and have rejected the loan offer from Aston Villa. Palhinha wants the move, but Villa will have to improve their offer. @mano_bonke & @tzmuenchen #AVFC

John Townley

#AVFC continue to work on signing both Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Joao Palhinha as Unai Emery looks to bolster his squad before the deadline in two weeks' time. Bayern Munich are open to letting Palhinha leave on loan for a high loan fee. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/footbal

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC been aware of long-standing interest from Al Hilal in Ollie Watkins. Saudi Pro League club big admirers of the 30yo, but Villa sources state Watkins is staying as part of Emery's season plans & intend to keep the forward. Story in @theathleticfc.bsky.social dealsheet: https

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC full-back Triston Rowe likely to leave before the deadline. Stoke City and Brest among clubs in England and Europe interested in signing 19yo either on loan or permanently. More in @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7518612/2026/08/18/transfer-lates

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC full-back Kosta Nedeljkovic expected to join Rangers on an initial loan with a £4million obligation to buy. The clause dependent on appearances. Rangers manager Derek McInnes has held talks with 20yo, with Scottish club in contact throughout the summer. @theathleticfc.

AVFC The Religion

Aston Villa are expected to turn down Arsenal’s initial proposal of £40million for Ezri Konsa. @MailSport #AVFC #AFC

John Townley

Aston Villa will now play Newcastle (A) on Sat, Oct 17 at 17:30, before hosting Man City on Sat, Oct 24 at 12:30. If Villa play UCL on the preceding Wednesday, that game moves to 20:00. Fulham (H) is also live on Sun, Nov 1 at 14:00. #AVFC