Aston Villa Report

John Townley

FC Porto starting XI vs #AVFC: Ramos; Rosario, Kiwior, Bednarek, Zaidu; Froholdt, Varela, Veiga; William Gomes, Andre Silva, Pepe. Subs: Diogo Costa, Joao Costa, Afonso, Perez, Prpric, Luis Gomes, Moura, Alberto Costa, Tiago Silva, Lima, Eustáquio, Cunha, Mora, Gul.

John Townley

#AVFC starting XI vs FC Porto: Bizot; Cash, Cisse, Mings, Maatsen; Bogarde, Barkley; Bailey, Lynch, Hemmings; Burrowes. Subs: Wright, Gauci, Jimoh-Aloba, Nedeljkovic, Gomes, Madjo, Rowe, Borland, Broggio, Fortes, Carroll.

AVFC The Religion

Crystal Palace decide against pursuing Evann Guessand. 25yo available to leave Aston Villa but will return for pre-season towards the end of the month. @J_Tanswell #AVFC #CPFC

AVFC The Religion

Rafael Leao wants to leave AC Milan this summer, but the club have yet to receive a concrete offer for him. Barcelona and Manchester United have made enquiries through agents, while Aston Villa could have funds available. Milan want around €60M. @Gazzetta_it #MUFC #AVFC

AVFC The Religion

Norwegian side HamKam are interested in signing Aston Villa forward Rory Wilson on loan. HamKam tried to sign Wilson in January prior to his loan move to Sturm Graz. any proposed loan would not include an option to buy. Ben Jacobs #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Chelsea have met the clause in Austin MacPhee’s contract allowing 46yo to depart. #AVFC now looking for his replacement and are currently without a set piece coach. Story below https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7468281/2026/07/24/austin-macphee-aston-villa-set-piece-coach-chelsea/

AVFC The Religion

Aston Villa will have to spend around £35million to sign Leo Scienza this summer as Southampton have no plans to let him leave Football Insider.

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC tried to convince Austin MacPhee to stay but 46yo wants to pursue a new challenge. Had interest from two PL clubs, including Chelsea, plus Al Nassr. Three of Emery's backroom staff have left this summer, plus a technical assistant. @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nyt

Jacob Tanswell

Austin MacPhee is leaving #AVFC. Wants to pursue a new challenge. Expected to join Chelsea.

AVFC The Religion

Austin MacPhee is leaving his role as Aston Villa's set-piece coach to join Chelsea. He said his goodbyes to the staff and players today. It's a big blow for Villa, who have held MacPhee's work in high regard throughout his five-year spell at the club. @johntownley11 #AVFC