Aston Villa news

Manchester United have reportedly made a move for Emi Martinez as the Red Devils have opened talks with Aston Villa for the Argentina goalkeeper. Andre Onana endured a torrid campaign full of mistakes that proved costly in key moments. His performances have raised serious questions about whether he is the right long-term fit for the club, especially given the expectations that come with playing between the sticks at Old Trafford.

Kosta Nedeljkovic is set to stay at RB Leipzig, as the Bundesliga club has renewed his contract for another season.

Questions continue to be asked of Emi Martinez’s future, with the Manchester United-linked goalkeeper reporting for training at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have shown interest in signing Sami Aghehowa from FC Porto this summer as they have identified the Spanish striker as a possible replacement for Ollie Watkins. Manchester United are keen on signing the English forward in the summer window and in case Watkins exits Villa Park, the club would go after Aghehowa who is valued at €80 million (£69m/$93.5m) by the Portuguese club.

Aston Villa may have dropped an Emi Martinez transfer hint, with a deal reportedly being lined up for Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot.

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Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has backed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez to join the Blues this summer, claiming the Argentine could be an "inspiration" in their dressing room. Martinez appeared to bid a tearful goodbye to Aston Villa fans after their final home game of the 2024-25 campaign against Tottenham in May, though he has yet to publicly confirm he wants to leave the club.

England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has returned to the Women's Super League after just one year as she signed for Aston Villa on Tuesday. Roebuck left Manchester City to join Barcelona on a two-year deal last summer but she is now back in her homeland after mutually terminating her contract with the Catalan giants. Roebuck has signed a two-year deal with the Villans.

Manchester United have been told Aston Villa's Emi Martinez would be a "massive improvement" on Andre Onana, even if he isn't the "perfect person".

Manchester United have been told why Emi Martinez would be a success at Old Trafford, with the Argentine goalkeeper still generating transfer talk.

Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has left Aston Villa to complete a permanent transfer to Vasco da Gama. Coutinho left the Villans last summer to return to his homeland and join the Brazilian Serie A side on loan and he has now made his move permanent. The 33-year-old made 26 appearances last season where he scored five goals and provided three assists.

William Gallas has questioned whether Emi Martinez would be a good fit for Chelsea, admitting he doesn't like the Argentinian's attitude.

Chelsea have been handed a substantial fine by UEFA following violations of financial sustainability guidelines covering the fiscal periods ending in 2023 and 2024. The London club is now required to pay £27 million ($37m) after UEFA concluded their investigation into the club’s financial dealings over recent seasons.