Aston Villa transfer round-up: £40m Grealish update as Villa agreement reached
Aston Villa continue to be linked with players are the transfer window heats up.
Now that Villa’s PSR scare has come to an end, the Birmingham outfit should have more wiggle room in the transfer market.
Unai Emery is keen to make additions this summer, with Villa Park set to host European football for a third successive season.
On top of this, the Spaniard will also be looking to keep hold of his biggest stars after multiple departure rumours.
Therefore, Aston Villa News has provided a round-up of all the latest transfer news from the past 24 hours.
Emi Martinez could now stay at Aston Villa
One star who has been linked away from Villa this summer is Emi Martinez.
The Argentine has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world at Villa Park and has been fundamental to the Birmingham outfit’s rise.
As a result, Manchester United have been eyeing Martinez to solve their goalkeeping issues.
Andre Onana has proved to be a liability at Old Trafford and has made multiple mistakes since his arrival.
However, reports now suggest that Manchester United will not sign Martinez as they plan to keep the Cameroonian international as their number one this season.
John McGinn to stay at Villa Park amid Everton rumours
Another player who has been linked away from Villa is John McGinn.
The Scotsman has become one of Villa’s most iconic players of the modern era, overseeing their rise from the Championship to the Champions League.
However, his future was uncertain this summer, with Everton eyeing a move for McGinn.
This would have seen him link up with fellow Scotsman David Moyes at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Now, reports have emerged that Villa have no plans to sell McGinn this summer, with Emery keen to keep hold of his captain.
Manchester City value Jack Grealish at £40m
There is no doubt Jack Grealish is an Aston Villa legend. The local star led the Birmingham outfit back to the Premier League and ensured the side stayed there.
Since then, the England international has gone on to win the treble at Man City but has struggled in recent seasons.
| Jack Grealish at Aston Villa | |
| Appearances | 213 |
| Goals | 32 |
| Assists | 43 |
As a result, according to the Manchester Evening News (5 July), Grealish is available for £40m this summer, with City searching for a buyer.
It is unknown if Villa will look to pursue their former captain, with the attacker set to command hefty wages.
Aston Villa Women sign England star Ellie Roebuck
Aston Villa Women have had a chaotic summer.
Villa Women were sold by NSWE to help comply with the men’s PSR concerns.
Now, Aston Villa are looking to make up for this in the transfer market.
It has now been confirmed that Villa have signed England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck from Barcelona.
The Spanish giants have reached an agreement with the 11-cap international to terminate her contract and now she has now arrived at Villa Park, signing a two-year deal.
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