Aston Villa news

Morgan Rogers has been warned against a transfer to the “graveyard” that Manchester United have become, with the Aston Villa playmaker also being advised to ignore any interest shown by Chelsea. The 23-year-old England international has become one of the Premier League’s most sought-after talents. Dean Saunders believes Rogers’ ongoing development would be best served in his current surroundings.

BVB may well be worried about losing Waldemar Anton. There is reportedly significant interest in his services.

The Premier League has confirmed its latest round of fixture amendments for television broadcast, with several heavyweights seeing their schedules drastically altered for the run-in. Supporters are facing a series of unconventional kick-off times as the title race and the battle for Europe reach a fever pitch in May.

England will head to the World Cup this summer as one of the favourites to lift the trophy after a run of strong tournament showings by a still relatively young core group of players. Football, though, moves fast, and soon there will be new stars who come along and usurp those established names. Fortunately for the Three Lions, the production line is showing few signs of slowing down.

Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus has weighed in on the intensifying rumours suggesting Jadon Sancho could return to Signal Iduna Park for a third time. The 26-year-old winger is currently enduring a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa while his parent club, Manchester United, prepare to cut ties with the England international this summer.

According to Hans-Joachim Watzke, Jadon Sancho is set to return to Borussia Dortmund – though not at any price.

The former Borussia Dortmund star is still on the market

Aston Villa are being backed to complete a memorable double in 2026, with Champions League qualification being secured through their Premier League standing and a first trophy win in 30 years. Former Villans defender Richard Dunne has told GOAL how landing major silverware and finishing strongly in top-flight competition can help to keep Unai Emery on board.

The English striker, currently on loan at Aston Villa, is coming to the end of his contract with Manchester United.

Ollie Watkins has revealed he expected to be left out of the England squad for March's friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Aston Villa striker has struggled for form throughout the 2025-26 season so far but has bounced back with recent goals against West Ham United and Lille and could yet be included in the Three Lions' roster for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Emi Martinez appeared destined to leave Aston Villa in the summer of 2025, only to end up staying put, but could the World Cup-winning goalkeeper finally get his move 12 months on? The enigmatic Argentina international has remained an important part of Unai Emery’s plans in the West Midlands, but Emile Heskey has told GOAL why a sale is likely to be agreed in the next transfer window.

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