Aston Villa
Friday, 28 August 2026
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Aston Villa Champions League draw exposes how much has changed
Aston Villa's Champions League return comes with five starters gone, Martinez and Watkins on the move, and PSG, Dortmund and Barcelona ahead.
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Chelsea move for Emiliano Martinez points to a clear goalkeeper reset
Emiliano Martinez's Chelsea move is close at £7.5m after Robert Sanchez's Fulham errors pushed a goalkeeper rethink.
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Mikel Arteta injury update before Aston Villa trip
Mikel Arteta says Bruno Guimarães is potentially available for Arsenal at Aston Villa, Ezri Konsa is set for selection and William Saliba remains out longer.
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Bruno Guimarães fitness still a late call for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta says Bruno Guimarães is potentially available for Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa, after groin trouble and load management.
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Nicolas Jackson Aston Villa deal nears the line
Aston Villa and Chelsea have a full agreement for Nicolas Jackson, with reports putting the package at £60m-plus, £65m or around €75m including add-ons.
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Aston Villa agree £65m deal for Nicolas Jackson
Aston Villa have agreed a £65m deal for Nicolas Jackson, with Unai Emery’s push and Ollie Watkins’ future driving the move.
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Nicolas Jackson Aston Villa transfer gathers pace as Emery hints at change
Aston Villa are close to a £65m deal for Nicolas Jackson as Unai Emery opens the door to an Ollie Watkins exit and a forward reshuffle.
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Aston Villa’s rebuild starts with a thinner squad and tighter money
Aston Villa face a thinner squad, 70% SCR spending limits and over £410m in sales as Unai Emery manages a summer reset before Arsenal.
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Chelsea's Emi Martinez move is really about Robert Sanchez pressure
Emiliano Martinez Chelsea interest has grown as Robert Sanchez faces fresh scrutiny after errors and public criticism early in the season.
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Aston Villa lead Premier League sales race with Monaco record still in sight
Aston Villa lead the Premier League transfer sales record race on 293.1m euros, with Manchester City and Newcastle still close to Monaco's 360m benchmark.
Sunday, 23 August 2026
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Joel Ordonez and Goretzka drive Villa rebuild
Aston Villa have opened talks for Joel Ordonez while Leon Goretzka is described as a done deal. Ordonez is viewed as an Ezri Konsa replacement.
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Aston Villa Brighton reaction: McGinn apologises after collapse
John McGinn apologised after Aston Villa's 4-0 loss at Brighton, while Unai Emery refused to explain Ollie Watkins' absence and pointed to wider squad
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Aston Villa's nightmare start: own goal, red card, 4-0 down by half-time
Aston Villa fell 4-0 down with 10 men at half-time against Brighton after an own goal, red card on debut, and defensive chaos in their opening match.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka joins Aston Villa on season-long loan
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham on a season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy.
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Brighton vs Aston Villa: Watkins and Villa carry the edge into the opener
Ollie Watkins has 11 goal involvements against Brighton, and Villa have won 8 of the last 10 league meetings ahead of the Amex opener.
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Ollie Watkins sale is now a live issue for Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins could leave Aston Villa after Unai Emery admitted offers have arrived, with Al-Hilal pushing and Villa asking for £55 million.
Friday, 21 August 2026
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Nicolas Jackson transfer update as Atletico Madrid move ahead
Atletico Madrid are pushing to sign Nicolas Jackson on loan, with Chelsea asking £65 million and training-away reports pointing to an exit.
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Ezri Konsa move explained as Arsenal address defence
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal needed another defender, with Ezri Konsa's £51m move from Aston Villa driven by injuries in the back line and Saka's praise.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Rangers add Kosta Nedeljkovic on loan with £4m buy clause in focus
Kosta Nedeljkovic has joined Rangers on loan from Aston Villa, with a £4 million obligation to buy linked to appearances.
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Ezri Konsa one step from Arsenal after £51million deal is agreed
Arsenal have agreed a £51million-plus-add-ons deal for Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with a Thursday medical and Saliba, Timber sidelined.