Aston Villa have ramped up their efforts to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as the club prepares for the potential departure of Emiliano Martinez. While the Midlands side had previously insisted the 2022 World Cup winner was not for sale, fresh developments suggest a move to Serie A is now a distinct possibility.
Aston Villa have suffered an untimely injury blow ahead of the new Premier League campaign after teenage sensation Brian Madjo picked up an issue during the UEFA Super Cup. The 17-year-old striker, who scored on his competitive debut against Paris Saint-Germain, is now facing a spell on the sidelines that will rule him out until at least September.
Free agent Jadon Sancho is leaning towards continuing his career abroad despite attracting interest and contract offers from several Premier League clubs. The 26-year-old winger is currently assessing his future six weeks after leaving Manchester United, with former club Borussia Dortmund among the prominent European sides monitoring his situation.
Gary McAllister has provided a rare insight into the managerial journey of Steven Gerrard, reflecting on the highs of their Rangers tenure and the subsequent challenges faced in the Premier League. The former Scotland international, who served as Gerrard's trusted assistant at both Ibrox and Villa Park, believes the Liverpool icon is simply waiting for the perfect project to reignite his coaching career.
Ezri Konsa has made his feelings clear on a move to north London after Aston Villa shocked Arsenal by demanding exactly double their initial offer. Mikel Arteta is desperate to land the England defender following William Saliba's injury, but Villa's staggering new price tag threatens to derail the transfer.
Youri Tielemans has been forced into a public apology to Aston Villa supporters after making controversial comments regarding his summer move to Manchester United. The Belgian midfielder sparked a backlash after suggesting that he had taken a step up by joining the Red Devils during the current transfer window.