Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

New: #AVFC appeal against suspended CL ticket ban & €10,000 fine has been dismissed by UEFA. Villa stated person holding “discriminatory banner" vs Freiburg was not in club allocation, with ticket sold in general zone. Banner seen near end of 1st half & remained until FT @theathl

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Aston Villa are open to offers for highly-rated defender Triston Rowe in the final weeks of the summer transfer window, Football Insider. #AVFC

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Aston Villa have held exploratory talks with West Ham United over a move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Who they value at £25m. It’s unclear if Villa wish to pursue a permanent agreement and at that price. @J_Tanswell #AVFC #WHUFC

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC have held exploratory talks over a deal to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka. West Ham value 28yo at £25million - unclear if Villa wish to pursue a permanent agreement & at that price, but Wan-Bissaka among list of targets to fill RB position. @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.ny

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC reach agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid. Fee worth in region of €20million with a medical expected to take place in the coming days. Story on The Athletic https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7507878/2026/08/12/matteo-ruggeri-aston-villa-transfer/?unlocked_a

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After Guessand’s exit is confirmed, Villa will work on offloading Leon Bailey, whose proposed move to Hull City is currently not proceeding. Jacob Tanswell

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Evann Guessand is close to rejoining Crystal Palace on a season-long loan deal from Aston Villa. Palace did not take up their option to sign Guessand for £28million earlier this summer having joined the club on loan in the winter window. Jacob Tanswell #AVFC #CPFC

John Townley

Evann Guessand hasn't travelled with Aston Villa for the Super Cup clash vs PSG. Crystal Palace are working to bring the 25yo back on loan. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Evann Guessand advancing in talks to join Crystal Palace on loan. Deal not yet finalised but centres on loan+option. 25yo not in #AVFC's Super Cup squad as negotiations progress. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7084161/2026/08/11/evann-guessand-c

John Townley

Unai Emery: "If we compare ourselves to other clubs like Man City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool, we are competing with them. We don’t have their power… yet." #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-mcginn-unai-emery-relish-344