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
Leon Bailey Completes Olympiacos Move, as Aston Villa Finally Part Ways
Leon Bailey Moves to OlympiacosLeon Bailey's five years at Villa Park are over, after a move to Olympiacos, was wrapped in seemingly quick-time. While English football's transfer window may have slammed shut on Tuesday, the Greek Super League's transfer deadline doesn't close until 15 September, which is why the deal could still be done yesterday.The move is a genuine surprise: Olympiacos hadn't previously featured...
Ibrahim Mbaye Completes Villa Switch: The Deal, Why He Left and Potential Upside
Aston Villa Complete Ibrahim Mbaye DealAston Villa have completed the signing of Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth €55m. The Senegal international, 18, has put pen to paper on a five-year contract, with Villa holding the option to extend it by a further year, and takes the No 19 shirt. PSG are reported to also have retained a 10 per cent...
Villa Finally Replace Konsa, After Saints Play Hardball with Harwood-Bellis
Taylor Harwood-Bellis Aston Villa TransferAston Villa have agreed a £30m package in principle to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. Sky Sports News reports it...
Leon Bailey’s Villa Exit: Who’s in the Running
Leon Bailey Leaving Villa is the "Objective"Unai Emery has confirmed Aston Villa still expect Leon Bailey to leave before the transfer window closes, even...
Aston Villa Remain Outsiders in Rafael Leão Chase Despite Emery’s Involvement
Galatasaray Favourites for Rafael Leão?Aston Villa are very much outsiders in the race for Rafael Leão. AC Milan have reportedly accepted a €45m (£38.5m)...
Tammy Abraham Loan to Ipswich: Why Villa Potentially Want the Move
Tammy Abraham Loan to Ipswich TownIpswich Town are working on a loan deal for Tammy Abraham, according to the Ipswich Star, with talks understood...
Aston Villa Complete Striker Business With Watkins Replacement Confirmed
Aston Villa Complete Nicolas Jackson Deal as Watkins ReplacementAston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, worth a total package...
Villa Set to Miss Out on Centre-Back Target as Current Alternatives Fail to Thrill
Ordóñez Deal Off as Villa's Search for Konsa Replacement ContinuesAston Villa's pursuit of Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordóñez looks to be over. Crystal Palace...
Aston Villa Set to Announce Leon Goretzka
Villa Set to Announce Goretzka SigningAston Villa are set to confirm the signing of Leon Goretzka, with reports, including German Sky Sports, reporting the...
Ollie Watkins Absence Heats Up and Overshadows Villa’s Brutal Defeat
Ollie Watkins Situation Causes Bad Blood and WoeAston Villa's season could hardly have started worse. Beaten 4-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the...
Aston Villa’s Unexpected Goretzka Coup Comes With a Cost
Villa Close to Coup Signing of Leon GoretzkaAston Villa have moved to sign ex-Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer, with the...
Ollie Watkins Transfer Plot Thickens With Latest Bid Rejection and Airport Sighting
Al Hilal's Ollie Watkins Chase IntensifiesAl Hilal are stepping up their pursuit of Ollie Watkins, and the player is clearly up for the...
Aston Villa Add Genuine Defensive Rotation Strength as the Rebuild Continues
Aaron Wan-Bissaka's Villa Loan AnnouncedAston Villa have added competition at right-back, confirming a season-long loan for Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham, with a conditional...
Aston Villa’s Loan Offer Snubbed as Bayern Lock in Permanent João Palhinha Deal
João Palhinha Set to Make Benfica Move to Leave Villa Still Searching for Onana CoverMultiple Portuguese outlets are reporting that Bayern Munich and Benfica...