Aston Villa
‘I’m sure…’ – Journalist certain of one piece of business Leeds would ‘love’ to complete
Football journalist Pete O’Rourke has provided an update regarding the future of Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The lowdown: Major interest in Phillips The 26-year-old has been at the centre of intense transfer speculation for some time now, and the upcoming summer...read more »
Forget Ings: AVFC can make a fortune on “bullish” 20 y/o with an “abundance of talent” – opinion
Steven Gerrard has had a mixed start to Premier League life at Aston Villa since arriving from Rangers in mid-November. While an encouraging start was more than welcome by the incoming manager, it tailed off and the side suffered throughout Christmas...read more »
‘It’s a risk’ – Ex-Villa man warns against move for 19-cap ace; Gerrard thinks he’s a ‘leader’
Former Aston Villa striker Frank McAvennie has warned Steven Gerrard against a move for Rangers centre-back Filip Helander. The lowdown: Villa linked with Helander A Villa Park source recently told Football Insider that the 41-year-old was considering revisiting his former employers in...read more »
Transfer insider: Newcastle stance on £15m move has now ‘changed’; it could be sealed ‘soon’
Newcastle United have now made Matt Targett their ‘number-one’ option at left-back, transfer insider Dean Jones has told GiveMeSport. The lowdown The 26-year-old is currently on loan at St James’ Park from Aston Villa until the end of the 2021/22 season. The Athletic‘s...read more »
NSWE can land Bailey upgrade in AVFC deal for “unplayable” £36m-rated “game-changer” – opinion
Aston Villa have suffered a mixed season in the Premier League so far, with the club appointing Steven Gerrard in mid-November in order to take them to the next level, it hasn’t really worked out like that. Although Gerrard has only...read more »
‘Especially…’ – Journo claims Aston Villa have ‘exceptional’ 21 y/o prospect ‘on their radar’
Aston Villa will pursue a summer move for Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara, according to transfer insider Dean Jones. The lowdown: Premier League interest The 22-year-old has been widely linked with a move to England previously, with West Ham, Newcastle United, Manchester United...read more »
NSWE must brutally axe “frustrating” £10m Villa dud who Gerrard is “desperate” to sell – opinion
Aston Villa will be looking to sell French midfielder Morgan Sanson in the summer transfer window as Steven Gerrard aims to rejig his playing squad. What’s the word? According to former Villa striker Kevin Phillips, who was speaking to Football Insider, the...read more »
BBC 5 Live man: Gerrard will use connections to land ‘magical’ superstar for Villa this summer
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has delivered his verdict on the future of attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho at Aston Villa. The lowdown: Star signing The 29-year-old arrived at Villa Park in January on a short term deal from Barcelona until the end...read more »
Sold at £9.2m, then became the next Pirlo: AVFC will rue call on 32 y/o “specialist” – opinion
It’s never good to dwell too much on the past, but for those of an Aston Villa persuasion it may still wrangle that they almost snapped up one of Europe’s premier playmakers in Miralem Pjanic, yet twice failed to get...read more »
Huge blow: Aston Villa now receive big injury setback that will leave Gerrard raging – opinion
Aston Villa forward Leon Bailey has been dealt a blow after picking up another injury in the win over Norwich City on Saturday. What’s the word? Speaking in his post-match press conference following the 2-0 victory over Dean Smith’s side, manager Steven...read more »