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...
Aston Villa Defensive Transfer Link Does Raise Questions of Backline Strength
Aston Villa's Remaining Squad StrengtheningWhile Dean Smith admitted to being "probably one short in the squad at the moment" in his most recent press...
Aston Villa Late Transfer Window Striker Chase Throws up Mystery and Press Red Herrings
Aston Villa Late Transfer WIndow Striker TargetIn Dean Smith's latest press conference previewing the upcoming Fulham game, the Aston Villa Head Coach openly admitted...
Bertrand Traoré Needs to Shake Last Season’s Blues to Thrive at Villa
Bertrand Traoré SignsAston Villa today finally announced the signing of Lyon forward Bertrand Traoré for the previously reported fee of £17m (rising to £19m).The...
Aston Villa Continue to Strengthen Core and Solve Problem With Martinez Signing
Aston Villa Sign Emiliano MartinezAston Villa announced their third signing this transfer window with Emiliano Martinez penning a four-year deal, after having his medical...
Traore Deal Hints Either of Ambitious Squad Building or Rashica Alternative
The Bertrand Traoré DealSky Sports are reporting that Aston Villa have had a bid of £17m for Bertrand Traoré accepted by Lyon. It's reported...
Martinez Signing Will Further Demonstrate Influence of Villa’s Wage Structure
BMH VisitorAfter being left out of today's Arsenal match day squad, it has been reported that Emi Martinez has undergone a medical this Saturday...
Aston Villa’s ‘Bye Week’ Helps With Incoming Transfer Possibilities
It's not a great feeling for Villa supporters sitting on the sidelines while the rest of the Premier League kicks off the season, but...
Race for Callum Wilson Hots up With Villa Wary of Overspending
Initial OfferIt's been reported that Aston Villa have had their initial bid for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson rejected, with the offer believed to be...
Double Villa Right Back Transfers Provides Dean Smith With Improved Options
Waiting GameWhile Aston Villa fans have been desperately hoping a forward player would be the club's first signing, sometimes if an opportunity arises to...
Two Transfers That Will Now Influence Aston Villa’s Business
Donny Grealish ClueA couple of recent transfer moves over the weekend now point to where Villa's transfer window will be heading.First of all, Manchester...
Manchester City to Trigger Douglas Luiz Clause, Lazio Wesley & Spurs Grealish Fantasy
The season of the disingenuous transfer headline has been in full swing for a few weeks now, yet Aston Villa have yet to announce...
Aston Villa Target Ollie Watkins’ Transfer Value Rapidly Inflates and Other Bee Concerns
Hyper Bee InflationWhen the Daily Telegraph first broke Aston Villa's alleged interest in Brentford forward Ollie Watkins, the headline transfer fee for the Bees...