Aston Villa want to sign ‘elite’ Matte Smets amid £8.5m transfer news
Unai Emery’s top priority in the summer transfer window will be to address Aston Villa’s lack of depth in central defence. Villa have shipped 45…
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Jonny is a University of Leeds journalism graduate who became part of the FootballInsider team in Spring 2024, and recently worked as Head of Media for Widnes Vikings Rugby League club. Writing as a freelance reporter and commentator for The Sporting News and StatsPerform, he has covered matches in competitions including the FIFA Men's and Women's World Cups, as well as the Champions League, Women's Euro 2022, Six Nations and the Rugby Union World Cup.
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England predicted XI v Latvia: Tuchel to start ex-Wolves man over Aston Villa duo
Thomas Tuchel’s second match in charge of England could see two Aston Villa representatives dropped from the starting XI. Villa had two players named in…
England predicted XI v Albania: Aston Villa star snubbed for ex-Birmingham man
Thomas Tuchel has three Aston Villa players to pick from when he names his debut England team against Albania on Thursday. Unai Emery has three…
Boubacar Kamara cards marked at Aston Villa after Club Brugge disappointment
Aston Villa had several standout players against Club Brugge on Wednesday as they reached the Champions League quarter-finals. Unai Emery‘s side overcame a lacklustre opening…
Rio Ferdinand shares what he said off-air about Rashford in Aston Villa win
Marcus Rashford made Rio Ferdinand’s off-air wish come true in Aston Villa’s 3-0 victory over Club Brugge on Wednesday. Unai Emery started Rashford as one…
Club Brugge star ‘drowning’ after Marcus Rashford incident v Aston Villa
Marcus Rashford’s “momentum” and “power” sparked the most noteworthy incident in the first half of Aston Villa’s 3-0 win over Club Brugge. Unai Emery’s side…
Emery gets it wrong with Ramsey – Aston Villa confirmed XI v Club Brugge
Unai Emery has made five changes to his Aston Villa side ahead of their Champions League last-16 tie with Club Brugge on Wednesday. Aston Villa…
Monchi ‘plans Samu Aghehowa talks’ in £41m Aston Villa transfer boost
Monchi is already looking at strengthening Aston Villa’s attack this summer, with a new update emerging on Porto gem Samu Aghehowa. Monchi’s arrival at Villa…
Aston Villa loanee expected to miss rest of season in devastating injury blow
Aston Villa loanees have provided plenty of headlines in recent weeks, albeit less has been said about those playing away from Villa Park. While Marco…
Club Brugge v Aston Villa preview: Team news, lineups, betting odds, prediction
Aston Villa are looking to recapture their early-season form on the continent when they face Club Brugge in the Champions League round of 16. Villa…
Louie Barry ‘returns to Aston Villa’ after Hull City loan twist
Louie Barry’s loan move from Aston Villa to Championship side Hull City last month hasn’t quite worked out as planned. Villa recalled Barry from his…
Aston Villa v Liverpool preview: Team news, lineups, betting odds, prediction
Aston Villa will be looking to pick up their first Premier League win in five attempts when they face leaders Liverpool on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s…
Andy Gray defends Aston Villa fans after what Richard Keys said about them
Aston Villa fans made their voices heard from all four sides of Villa Park after their 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on Saturday. The full-time…
Marcus Rashford finally arrives at Aston Villa as ‘special’ moment spotted v Ipswich
Marcus Rashford’s Premier League debut for Aston Villa didn’t disappoint after the “special” impact he made against Ipswich Town. Rashford came off the bench at…
Mike Dean reacts to Aston Villa controversy v Ipswich live on Sky Sports
Aston Villa and Ipswich Town played out a highly entertaining 1-1 draw on Saturday which was littered with pivotal moments. Villa were forced into a…
Aston Villa ‘begin talks to sign’ wonderkid duo for Unai Emery
Aston Villa are already putting plans in place for the summer, despite the winter transfer window only closing a matter of days ago Villa certainly…
Marco Asensio transfer unlocked as Aston Villa ready another signing
Marco Asensio’s transfer to Aston Villa has now been “unlocked” after Paris Saint-Germain freed up a loan spot, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Italian journalist…
Marco Asensio transfer: Ornstein shares loan twist as Aston Villa deal nears
Aston Villa will have an option to extend Marco Asensio’s loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain should they wish to in the summer, according to David…
Axel Disasi impatient as he wants Aston Villa transfer now
Axel Disasi has made it clear that he wants to join Aston Villa with Chelsea yet to accept the defender’s departure, according to TBR Football.…
Aston Villa close in on mega Marcus Rashford transfer agreement
Aston Villa are edging closer to completing a loan move for Marcus Rashford with talks progressing with Manchester United, according to the Manchester Evening News.…