Aston Villa
Banished: ‘Marvellous’ Villa technician ‘told to train with the under-23s’ pre-Bournemouth
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has ousted Bertrand Traore from the first-team squad, according to Ashley Preece of The Birmingham Mail. The lowdown Villa paid £17m to sign Traore from Ligue 1 outfit Lyon in September 2020, but two years on, it...read more »
AVFC handed huge double boost ahead of Bournemouth clash, Gerrard will be buzzing – opinion
Aston Villa have been handed a big boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League season opener against newly-promoted Bournemouth… What’s the word? As per Birmingham Mail, the Cherries have been dealt a major injury blow for that upcoming meeting at the Vitality Stadium,...read more »
Advanced talks: NSWE and Johan Lange close to in-house Aston Villa deal for ‘important’ star
Aston Villa are in advanced talks with Douglas Luiz over a new contract, according to Football Insider. The Lowdown: Exit rumours The 24-year-old, who has been labelled an ‘important’ player for Villa by Pep Guardiola, has been heavily linked with an exit...read more »
‘I was told the other day’ – Insider now reveals signing Gerrard ‘really wants’ at AVFC
Steven Gerrard “really wants” to bring a ‘typical eight’ to Aston Villa this summer. Having been Europe’s sixth-biggest spenders in January, the Liverpool legend wasted no time in bolstering his squad further this summer. Just a day after the Premier League season...read more »
‘In the next days…’ – Fabrizio Romano reveals Aston Villa ace set to make big decision
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the future of Carney Chukwuemeka at Aston Villa could become more clear in the coming days as he expects a summer exit. The 18-year-old midfielder will see contract expire next summer, which has led...read more »
‘Bodying every red shirt’ – Journalist wowed by 8/10 AVFC ace who was ‘boss’
Aston Villa wrapped up their pre-season with a 2-1 win at Rennes on Saturday evening. 1,300 Villa supporters made the trip to France to see their side overturn a one-goal deficit against Europa League opposition. Leon Bailey continued his fine pre-season form...read more »
Gerrard can ruthlessly axe £100k-p/w flop in Villa bid for “emphatic” £30m signing – opinion
Aston Villa have somewhat struggled in the striking department in recent years, however, it appeared that with last summer’s surprise acquisition of Danny Ings, their issue was solved. A proven marksman with something of a spotty injury record, it was believed...read more »
‘This is true’ – Fabrizio Romano ‘told’ of potentially big blow at Aston Villa
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Douglas Luiz will wait before signing a new Aston Villa contract as he considers his options. It was recently reported by The Telegraph, that the Villains are in talks over a new deal and...read more »
John Percy: Champions League clubs pursuing ‘outstanding’ £33k-p/w Aston Villa star
Aston Villa ‘have had constructive talks’ with midfielder Douglas Luiz over the possibility of signing a new contract, The Telegraph’s John Percy reports. The lowdown Of the six Villa players whose contracts are due to expire in 12 months’ time, Luiz is...read more »
Gerrard given green light for £100k-p/w Aston Villa signing, he’s a “special talent” – opinion
Aston Villa have been offered the chance to re-sign one of their former loan stars. What’s the word? According to The Daily Mail, Premier League giants Chelsea are once again looking to offload transfer disappointment Ross Barkley this summer. Whilst his ex-club Everton...read more »