Villa Transfers
Aston Villa transfers covered in full — every significant signing, departure and transfer window from My Old Man Said. Transfer news and rumour analysis that cuts through the speculation to focus on what actually matters: the reality of deals and the impact of transfer decisions on Aston Villa
A Loan Return to Palace: The Twin Perceptions of Evann Guessand
Evann Guessand Completes Loan Back to Crystal PalaceAston Villa yesterday confirmed that Evann Guessand has joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy, drawing a line under a spell that never came close to matching the fee Villa paid for him.Guessand's time at Villa did land a quite remarkable achievement. Last season he became the only player in history...
What’s Stalling João Palhinha’s Move to Aston Villa
Three Views of Possible João Palhinha LoanAston Villa's interest in João Palhinha that has been reported over the last few weeks is real. Villa's Director of Football Operations, Damian Vidagany has confirmed talks with Bayern Munich are still ongoing. What's less obvious is why either Bayern or the player would want the deal Villa are actually after.Villa's POVVilla need a specific kind of one-season...
Aston Villa Confirm Digne Departure as Replacement Firms Up
Aston Villa Confirm Lucas Digne Transfer With Replacement Lined UpAston Villa have confirmed that Lucas Digne has completed a permanent transfer to Paris Saint-Germain,...
Agent Confirms Emi Martínez’s Situation at Aston Villa
Finally the End to the Martinez Juventus LinksEmiliano Martínez's representative has told Sky Sports News exactly what Villa's own director of football operations said...
Leon Bailey to Hull City Edges Closer as Financials Are Worked Out
Leon Bailey's Transfer to Hull City Edges Closer Aston Villa are finalising a permanent exit for Leon Bailey, with Hull City interested but the winger's...
The Full Implications of Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa: Should Fans Be Concerned?
Villa have signed Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a conditional obligation to buy and a four-year contract waiting behind it. The club's own announcement...
How João Gomes Signals Aston Villa’s New Midfield Identity
João Gomes Aston Villa TransferAston Villa have completed the signing of João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee in the region of £35m....
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...
Lucas Digne’s Return to PSG Is a Solid Deal in the Context of Villa’s Summer
Lucas Digne's PSG TransferAs reportedly earlier in the week, Lucas Digne is reportedly heading back to Paris Saint-Germain after the European champions agreed to...
Andrés García Gets Loan Move to Refocus His Villa Career
Andrés García Getafe loanAston Villa have confirmed Andrés García has joined Getafe on a season-long loan to give him regular minutes.The full-back made eight...
Lewis Dobbin Sale to Southampton Continues Clear up of Monchi Mess
Lewis Dobbin's Southampton TransferSouthampton have completed the signing of Lewis Dobbin from Aston Villa for a fee of almost £9m, closing out a Villa...
Villa Confirm Tielemans to Manchester United: Who Actually Wins in This Deal?
The Winners of the Your Tielemans to Manchester United DealAston Villa have confirmed the departure of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United, closing a three-year...
Emi Martinez to Stay at Villa, After Juventus Links Rubbished by Vidagany
Damian Vidagany Dismisses Martinez Juventus TalkAston Villa's director of football operations has gone on the record to end weeks of speculation over Emiliano Martínez's...
How Johan Manzambi Signs for Villa Despite the UEFA Settlement
Johan Manzambi to Villa Now Makes SenseA €60m move for Johan Manzambi's looked like reckless business under Villa's UEFA settlement, until Youri Tielemans' £35m...