Last Updated: 29 April, 2026 | 13:24 GMT
Aston Villa are once again walking a high-stakes tightrope as the summer window approaches, with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) casting a long shadow over B6. While the ambition under Unai Emery remains relentless, the reality of a sell-to-buy landscape is back; the club has already had to part with Jacob Ramsey for £45million to balance the books. The biggest threat now isn’t just FFP, but the predatory glances from Europe’s elite. Morgan Rogers has exploded into a £100m asset, and with Real Madrid and the Premier League elite eyeing Emery himself to replace Alvaro Arbeloa, keeping the manager might be the most important piece of business the club does all year.
In response, Villa are hunting elite bargains, with Dortmund’s Julian Brandt – available for free this summer – sitting right at the top of the priority list, with some reports suggesting talks have even started. Fulham’s Harry Wilson, soon to become a free agent, is another who has been linked.
Meanwhile, Anderlecht starlet Nunzio Engwanda is another name on Villa’s radar and the teenager could potentially be available this summer.
What is latest on Harry Wilson to Aston Villa?
Wilson’s contract expires at Craven Cottage in June and there has been no indication that a new deal will be signed.
Villa are not alone in showing an interest in the Wales international, but there is growing excitement that Emery can convince him to make the move to the West Midlands.
Wilson is said to be open to joining Villa, and there is no doubt that he can enhance Emery’s attack if he does sign on the dotted line.
Champions League football being secured would only strengthen the case Villa put forward for Wilson to join them over some other Premier League sides, including Everton.
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What about Morgan Rogers exit latest?
There have been widespread reports in recent times that Morgan Rogers could be on his way out of Villa Park, regardless of whether the Villans qualify for the Champions League or not.
Manchester United and Chelsea are just two of the clubs to have been credited with an interest in Rogers, who could command a fee of between £80-100million. However, Emery has remained tight-lipped on the Englishman’s future and insists he is not affected by the speculation.
Once the summer window does officially open for business, though, Villa fans may start to worry a bit more about a potential exit.
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