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Aston Villa eye €80m striker amid Man Utd interest in Watkins

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.

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Villa teenager to continue at RB Leipzig for another season

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

Man Utd open talks with Villa for Martinez following Onana injury

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.

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Revealed: Three Premier League teams interested in Garnacho

Three Premier League clubs are weighing up a move for Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, who is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer.

Villa's Jackson pursuit would 'trigger' Chelsea bid for Rogers

Aston Villa's reported pursuit of Nicolas Jackson would 'immediately trigger' Chelsea making a counter offer for Morgan Rogers.

Man Utd to land Martinez? Stunning release clause revelation

In a summer of secret release clauses, Emi Martinez reportedly has one at Aston Villa that could work in Manchester United’s favour.

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Man Utd fans top 'football-related offences' list

Manchester United supporters were responsible for the highest number of football-related arrests in England and Wales during the 2024–25 season, according to the latest data published by the UK Home Office. Over the 10-month reporting period, 121 arrests were linked to fans of the Old Trafford club, more than any other team in the top flight, as revealed by The Athletic.

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West Ham enter Grealish transfer race but key issue remains

West Ham United have reportedly stepped into the mix to secure the services of Manchester City’s Jack Grealish. The midfielder's future with City appears to be over and his exclusion from the Club World Cup squad served as a reminder that his services are no longer required at the Etihad.

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'Overkill' - Heskey urges Chelsea to hold off on £80m transfer

Former England international Emile Heskey has suggested Chelsea to stop their pursuit of Morgan Rogers as he thinks that the player will be an "overkill" for the west London side. Their transfer activity this summer has shown no signs of slowing down, with the club already welcoming a host of fresh faces including Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Brazilian wonderkid Estevao.

Man Utd weighing up swap deal for Emi Martinez

Manchester United are plotting a swap deal to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa after Andre Onana suffered an injury in pre-season training. The Red Devils are yet to approach the Villans with a formal offer but they are internally assessing their options of whether to go with current crop of young goalkeepers or sign an experienced campaigner like Martinez.

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Chelsea fired UEFA warning over 'inflated' swap transfer fees

Chelsea have been warned by UEFA over inflated fees on swap transfers along with Aston Villa, with both under scrutiny after receiving recent fines.

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Man Utd slash Garnacho asking price — ready to accept £40m fee

Manchester United are reportedly ready to accept around £40 million ($54m) for Alejandro Garnacho, with the Argentina international among several players pushed out by manager Ruben Amorim. The winger was previously valued as high as £70 million ($94.4m), but growing interest from Premier League rivals may now lead to a cut-price exit for the 21-year-old.

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Villa mourn death of lifelong fan Ozzy Osbourne

Aston Villa paid a heartfelt tribute to Black Sabbath frontman and music legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away aged 76. Osbourne performed his final live show at Villa Park, a homecoming farewell concert attended by 42,000 fans. The concert, dubbed Back To The Beginning, was staged as a celebration of Osbourne’s monumental career and life in music.

Garnacho backs away from Aston Villa move amid UCL transfer goal

Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly keen on signing for a Champions League team rather than joining Aston Villa.

Chelsea still keen on Rogers & Garnacho despite Simons move

Chelsea retain an interest in signing both Alejandro Garnacho and Morgan Rogers this summer as they continue a wild summer of spending.

Aston Villa respond after Man Utd make fresh approach for Watkins

Aston Villa have reportedly shut down Manchester United’s latest approach for Ollie Watkins, insisting the England striker is not for sale. The Red Devils are keen on adding a proven striker, but the Villans have made it clear they won’t entertain offers. The 29-year-old is said to be central to Unai Emery’s plans heading into the 2025/26 season.

Martinez 'tempted' by Saudi move as Man Utd transfer stalls

Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez could reportedly be 'tempted' to move to Saudi Arabia amid Manchester United's stalling efforts to sign him.

Grealish shares summer update with girlfriend Attwood & Oasis kids

Jack Grealish took to Instagram to reflect on a long summer break with loved ones as he prepares to make a decision on his Manchester City future.

Revealed: Newcastle's four-man shortlist to replace Isak

Newcastle United have begun preparations for life after Alexander Isak by shortlisting four strikers, of which three currently play in England.

Mbeumo backs Man Utd to sign former team-mate Watkins

Bryan Mbeumo has offered glowing praise for former teammate Ollie Watkins, calling the Aston Villa forward a “complete striker” amid growing speculation of a transfer to Manchester United. Ruben Amorim has intensified his search for a new centre-forward and reportedly has Watkins at the top of his wish list alongside RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.

Frequently asked questions

: Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.
: Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.
: Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.
: Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.
: Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.
: Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.
: Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.
: One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.
: Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.
: Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.
: Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.

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