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Are Villa the only threat to Everton’s Grealish free transfer plan?

Jack Grealish will become a free agent in the summer of 2027 when his contract at Manchester City expires - the one signed when moving to the Etihad Stadium for £100 million ($133m). He is currently taking in a second loan spell at Everton, with former Toffees star Pat Nevin explaining to GOAL why the emotional draw of Aston Villa may not be enough to take the England international away from Merseyside.

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Aston Villa FC Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2

Emery: Villa Park must be a fortress for Fenerbahce clash

Unai Emery has challenged his Aston Villa players to transform Villa Park back into a 'fortress' as they prepare to host Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Spanish manager is determined to halt a disappointing run of results on home soil that has seen his side fail to win in their opening three fixtures of the season.

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Zaniolo on Mourinho, Premier League & Leao

Nicolo Zaniolo has provided a fascinating insight into his career path, reflecting on his time under Jose Mourinho and his stint in the English top flight. The Italian attacker also weighed in on Rafael Leao's high-profile move from AC Milan to Galatasaray, drawing on his own experiences in Istanbul.

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'I didn’t feel important' - Malen opens up on Villa exit

Donyell Malen has revealed the personal frustrations that led to his departure from Aston Villa, admitting he felt undervalued during his time in the Premier League. The Dutch international has undergone a stunning transformation since moving to Italy, establishing himself as a key figure under Gian Piero Gasperini.

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Why Man City & Co should be allowed to ‘spend what they want’

Manchester City remain wedged under the Financial Fair Play (FFP) microscope, but Danny Mills has told GOAL why - “with certain caveats” - billionaire owners in the Premier League should be allowed to “spend what they want”. The deepest of pockets can now be found in boardrooms across English football, so why are the super wealthy not able to splash the cash?

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Emery claims 'many clubs' inflated budgets amid City verdict

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has claimed that Manchester City are not alone in their financial dealings, suggesting that a significant number of clubs have artificially inflated their budgets to meet regulatory requirements. The Spaniard expressed his concern that the unprecedented success achieved by Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium is now under threat of being permanently overshadowed by legal battles.

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McGinn admits Scotland suffered 'big setback' in Swiss humbling

John McGinn admitted Scotland endured a major reality check under Sebastien Pocognoli after being thoroughly outclassed in a 3-0 Nations League defeat against Switzerland. An early red card for Jack Hendry paved the way for a bruising evening at Hampden Park, leaving the newly appointed manager still searching for his first victory in the dugout.

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Garnacho in EPL last-chance saloon after believing own hype

Alejandro Garnacho has been told that the overhead kick brilliance which once made him a player of such promise at Manchester United is still there, with Carlton Cole suggesting to GOAL that the Aston Villa loanee may have become caught up in his own hype. The Argentina international is considered to have wandered into the Premier League’s last-chance saloon.

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Dele serves as Sancho warning after Utd, Chelsea & Villa struggles

Dele Alli serves as a warning to Jadon Sancho of what can happen when a promising career goes off the rails, former Aston Villa star Ray Houghton has told GOAL. Having struggled for a spark at Manchester United, Chelsea and Villa, England international Sancho is now a free agent. Fellow former Three Lions star Dele finds himself in a similar position, and has done so for over 12 months.

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Villa in Buendia contract talks

Aston Villa have opened contract talks with in-form attacking midfielder Emi Buendia as the star nears the end of his current deal. Unai Emery’s side are determined to secure the Argentina international’s future following a summer of high-profile player departures from Villa Park.

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