Villa Players
In-depth coverage of Aston Villa players — from the current squad to the legends of the past. Profiles, analysis, transfer updates and opinion on the players who have worn the claret and blue, from a supporter perspective
The Clues to Chelsea Blindsiding Arsenal in Morgan Rogers Race
Morgan Rogers is Set for Chelsea MoveChelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers. The Athletic report that a bid of £117m has been accepted, with the deal still to be formally completed, and that personal terms are settled on a six-year contract running to 2032 with an option for a further year. A medical is booked for Monday.Despite signing...
Leaving Forward Gives Clue to Aston Villa’s Wage Issue
The Maths of Louie Barry Leaving Villa on a PermanentVilla have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday to get his wages off the books. That a player who managed one senior game in a cup game was earning as much as he was is a concerning story, and it isn't UEFA's fault...Aston Villa have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal....
The Attributes and Concerns of Aston Villa Signing Moussa Diaby
A Beginner’s Guide to Moussa DiabyAston Villa finally got their man Moussa Diaby on a five-year contract, after weeks of negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen...
Big Update on Moussa Diaby Transfer as Aston Villa Deal Done
Aston Villa Reported to Have Completed Moussa Diaby DealThe saga of Aston Villa's pursuit of 24-year-old French international winger Mouss Diaby is done and...
Aston Villa Squad for USA Premier League Summer Series has Notable Absentees
Aston Villa Squad for USA Premier League Summer SeriesAston Villa has announced its squad for the Premier League Summer Series as they depart for...
How Much Aston Villa Received from FIFA for Emi Martinez (and Jack Grealish) for the World Cup
Aston Villa's FIFA Compensation for Emi MartinezThis week, FIFA declared that their Club Benefits Programme, a kind of compensation fund for the use of...
The Key Questions of Aston Villa Signing Pau Torres
A Beginner’s Guide to Pau TorresRight, it’s time to catch-up Pau Torres, the second long-awaited Aston Villa signing of the summer transfer window for...
Pau Torres Finalises Aston Villa Move and Claims His Number
Pau Torres Joining Aston Villa is OfficialAston Villa finally confirmed the signing of Pau Torres, after the recently married former Villarreal player returned from...
Double Injury Blow for Aston Villa’s Preseason Preparations
Jacob Ramsey Becomes the Second Villa Player to Miss PreseasonThere's no doubt that the level of excitement for Aston Villa supporters heading into the...
The Why and Worries of Aston Villa Signing Youri Tielemans
A Beginner’s Guide to Youri TielemansRight, it’s time to catch-up on the first Aston Villa signings of the summer transfer window for the 2023/24...
The Aston Villa Player Full-Term Report – Retain or Sell?
The Full-Term Aston Villa Player ReportBy Rob CarterIt’s time to take look at how the team and staff performed in the second half of...
Why Aston Villa Ultimately Let Ashley Young Go
Ashley Young Leaves Aston Villa (Again)"...ambition is to get us back into Europe, where I believe the Club should be. That was a massive...
Truth About Emiliano Buendia – Villa’s Angel with a Dirty Face
Emi Buendia - Getting Away With itWhen Jonathan Wilson, the author of "Inverting The Pyramid," wrote a book about the history of Argentinian football,...
Aston Villa’s Preseason Plans Dealt a Blow Due to Player Injury
Alex Moreno Injury UpdateUnai Emery relayed the disappointing news during his pre-Brighton press duties, that Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno will have to undergo...