Aston Villa
Report: Villa could be offered ‘spectacular’ 29 y/o who’s ‘always wanted to be Steven Gerrard’
Aston Villa could be offered Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as part of Liverpool’s efforts to sign Douglas Luiz, according to Calciomercato. The lowdown The Brazil midfielder is very much a wanted man as he nears the end of his contract next June. Arsenal made...read more »
Aston Villa played blinder on “anonymous” £2.75m dud who is failing in the 2nd tier – opinion
Aston Villa haven’t been shy recently in spending large fees to bring in quality players that will improve their squad. And, while the signings of the £26m Diego Carlos and the £17m Philippe Coutinho may not seem like earth-shattering fees, for...read more »
Gerrard might rue failed reunion with “wonderful” £23m gem, Villa needed him – opinion
When Steven Gerrard took over at Aston Villa in November last year following a successful stint at Glasgow Rangers, there were high hopes that he could take them to the next level. Early signs were promising, with the club winning four...read more »
Forget Archer: Gerrard could save Villa millions with “clinical” Bodymoor Heath teen – opinion
After a superb campaign with Preston North End last season, Cameron Archer has been the name on many Aston Villa fans’ lips this summer, but Steven Gerrard may have another top striker waiting in the wings at Bodymoor Heath in...read more »
Arsenal eyeing ‘outstanding’ ace; club now ‘monitoring’ situation – journalist
Arsenal will “touch base” with Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz if they still have a gap in midfield when they next approach him. That is according to journalist Dean Jones, who was speaking to This is Futbol about the latest news from...read more »
Big decision looming: Gerrard may have to make bold call at Aston Villa amid reports – opinion
Aston Villa and Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz has reportedly told friends that he is keen to leave the club, despite a failed bid coming in for the Brazilian on deadline day. That is according to Football Insider, which has been informed...read more »
Lange had Villa transfer shocker with “wasteful” £120k-p/w dud, he’s cost £2.8m a goal – opinion
Aston Villa‘s signing of Danny Ings in 2021 has so far proved to be a big mistake by sporting director Johan Lange, with the former Liverpool and Southampton man failing to justify his fee. The former England international joined Villa from...read more »
‘Important’ Aston Villa star wants out of Bodymoor Heath after talks with NSWE – report
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has told friends that he still wants to join Arsenal, as per Football Insider. The Lowdown: Deadline Day drama Labelled an ‘important’ player for Villa by his former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, the 24-year-old was attracting...read more »
Aston Villa journalist: Diego Carlos problems could go from bad to worse – report
Aston Villa correspondent Ashley Preece has said that Diego Carlos could be left out of the club’s official 25-man Premier League squad. The Lowdown: Carlos injury The 29-year-oldwas Villa’s marquee signing over the summer, arriving from Sevilla in a deal worth £26m....read more »
Aston Villa may have suffered injury ‘blow’ as ‘fantastic’ playmaker heads for scan – journo
Aston Villa will suffer from the potential loss of Matty Cash to injury, Pete O’Rourke has told GiveMeSport. The lowdown The right-back was forced off just 27 minutes into Villa’s draw with Manchester City last weekend, and manager Steven Gerrard said after...read more »