Aston Villa: Alysson future already in doubt as dots connected with wish for PSG star Ibrahim Mbaye
Aston Villa‘s interest in PSG star Ibrahim Mbaye may highlight an underlying concern with winter signing Alysson. The Villans are said to be one of…
Jacob Raw
Jacob Raw is a football writer for Villa News as part of the Breaking Media network. With a background in sports journalism, Jacob provides specialism in long-form opinion and deep-dive content on all the goings on at Aston Villa. Based in Middlesbrough, Jacob has previously worked for the Northern Echo and Durham Cricket Club, after graduation from Teesside University in September 2025.
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Aston Villa loan watch: Modou Cisse continues to shine ahead of summer Villa Park return
Aston Villa signed Modou Cisse last summer, and the young defender continues to impress at LASK before his return to B6 this year. The centre-back…
Monchi: Valencia about to make big mistake as ex-Aston Villa chief mooted for new job
Monchi could soon land his first job after leaving Aston Villa this summer, as Valencia may suffer the same mess that was witnessed at Villa…
Ian Maatsen is not the answer for Aston Villa – Horrible stats prove he can’t start vs West Ham
Ian Maatsen has had plenty of chances to impress for Aston Villa, but Unai Emery surely has no choice but to bench him against West…
Aston Villa fans react as Boubacar Kamara shares positive injury progress – ‘Get your boots on’
Aston Villa fans have been left buzzing by Boubacar Kamara’s fitness update on social media this Friday. Unai Emery has been without Kamara since the…
Aston Villa transfer news: Barcelona won’t give up on Pau Torres as summer chase ‘shows no bounds’
Aston Villa could be braced to lose Pau Torres this summer, with Barcelona’s interest proving relentless. The La Liga giants’ interest in Torres has been…
Alysson’s frustration at Aston Villa: Behind-the-scenes switch-up needed as injury curse continues
Alysson’s latest Aston Villa setback comes as yet another injury blow that Unai Emery is having to deal with this season. The Villans have lost…
Aston Villa: Ashley Young shares what John McGinn personally told him about Villa Park mood
Ashley Young admitted his delight at John McGinn’s return before Aston Villa kicked off their game against Manchester United on Sunday. The Villa skipper has…
Aston Villa: Premier League release statement on controversial Ross Barkley goal vs Man United
Manchester United may have felt aggrieved that Ross Barkley’s goal in Aston Villa’s 3-1 loss on Sunday The Villans were beaten in what was an…
Lucas Digne terrible, Ross Barkley passes test – Aston Villa player ratings vs Manchester United
Aston Villa suffered another damaging defeat in the Premier League after falling to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester United on Sunday. Unai…
Man United vs Aston Villa: Gary Neville can’t help but laugh at set-piece routine that goes ‘horribly wrong’
Gary Neville was not impressed with some of Aston Villa’s play in the first half of their clash against Manchester United. Unai Emery‘s side took…
Every advantage Aston Villa hold as NSWE look to capitalise on Lucas Bergvall situation
Aston Villa are reportedly looking to take advantage of Tottenham’s ongoing crisis in an attempt to sign Lucas Bergvall. NSWE are limited to what they…
Who Roberto Olabe has on transfer wishlist as Aston Villa’s summer priority revealed
Aston Villa’s recruitment team believe that they will sign a new right-winger for Unai Emery this summer. That’s according to Jacob Tanswell, as Total Villa…
Aston Villa have clear opportunity for £85m Morgan Rogers call after Julian Brandt latest
Aston Villa have a major opportunity to rekindle their interest in Julian Brandt this summer. This comes after news that the attacking midfielder is set…
Why NSWE may face costly fallout from Brian Madjo’s ‘complex’ £10m Aston Villa transfer
Aston Villa are facing an issue with registering winter signing Brian Madjo after his £10million move from Ligue One side FC Metz in January. The…
Ian Maatsen at heart of Aston Villa’s defensive collapse vs Chelsea, the stats prove why
Chelsea’s internal figures were probably laughing while watching Ian Maatsen’s performance during Aston Villa’s 4-1 loss on Wednesday. The Villans lost a crucial Premier League…
Aston Villa eye hotshot Jacobo Ramon in summer heist – here’s who he could replace for Unai Emery
Aston Villa are interested in inquiring about the services of Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon in an attempt at a possible summer transfer. According to Spanish…
Premier League release official statement on Aston Villa vs Chelsea controversy
Aston Villa’s 4-1 loss to Chelsea was filled with big moments, as Ollie Watkins’ offside goal in the first half could have been the big…
Tyrone Mings chasing shadows, Ezri Konsa even worse – Aston Villa player ratings vs Chelsea
Unai Emery watched on as his Aston Villa side fell to a disastrous 4-1 defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday. The Villans knew just how big…
Ollie Watkins hailed for ‘incredible’ moment that may have been overlooked in Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Ollie Watkins played a pivotal part in Aston Villa’s opening goal against Chelsea in a crucial Premier League showdown on Wednesday. The Villans hosted the…