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
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. According to reports, the Brazil international underwent his medical at Bodymoor Heath on Friday and met his new team-mates the same day.Gomes joined Wolves from his boyhood club Flamengo in January 2023 and made 130 appearances at Molineux, featuring 41...
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...
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...
The Reasons Behind Youri Tielemans’ Proposed Move to Manchester United
The Motivations Behind the Tielemans MoveThe reason Aston Villa have been able to sign SC Freiburg's Johan Manzambi has suddenly revealed itself, as Villa's...
The Reality of Emi Martínez and Juventus Transfer Links
Emi Martinez to Juventus Transfer Link SituationAfter a couple weeks of links, reports of a personal agreement between Emiliano Martínez and Juventus emerged earlier...
Two Things That Would Help Aston Villa Keep Morgan Rogers
Two Things That Would Help Aston Villa Keep Morgan RogersThe clubs circling Morgan Rogers this summer are not acting on transfer intelligence alone. They...
Aston Villa’s £38.4m Hidden Transfer Cost
The Hidden Cost of Squad Building - Aston Villa's Increasing Agent Fee SpendTransfer net spend of the season is often quoted for shaping narratives...
Tammy Abraham and the Pull of Unfinished Business at Villa
Tammy Abraham's Villa ReturnAt the weekend, Tammy Abraham got his first dose of VAR in a Villa shirt, a circumstance he didn't have to...
Unai Emery Provides Initial Villa January Transfer Window Insights
Aston Villa January 2026 Transfer Window PlansUnai Emery may be a man known for his tactical precision, but in the January transfer window, he’s...