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’s Transfer Links Start to Bubble With Key Areas Needing to be Addressed
Two FilesWhen it came to a week to go to the end of there Premier League season, when the usual suspects were prepping their...
Summer Signings? Potential European Scouting Considerations for Aston Villa
By Liam ScahillThe My Old Man Said scouting department maybe working from home during the current lockdown, but our all-seeing eye currently can still...
Aston Villa Complete Key Signing and do Good Business to Increase Chances of Another Striker
FinallyFirst things, first... Aston Villa have signed a striker.The club finally were confident enough to announce the long mooted signing of Mbwana Samatta...
What’s so Marvelous About Nakamba, Apart from his Name?
By Camden BaumanThere have been traceable links and connections in Aston Villa's transfer business this summer, as Villa hastily tried to build a team...
Is Aston Villa’s Goalkeeping Situation About to be Shook Up?
Heaton Incoming?Despite starting Burnley's 6-1 friendly win against Nice yesterday, the Daily Telegraph are reporting that goalkeeper Tom Heaton is on his way to...
Aston Villa Confirm New Midfielder Force to Provide Genuine Competition
There's been a lot of talk about how many players Aston Villa have signed this summer, with little regard to how many players left...
The Reality Behind the Hype of Aston Villa’s 10th Summer Signing.
Villa's New WaveAston Villa have finally concluded the signing of Brazilian U-23 captain Douglas Luis from Manchester City in what could be a key...
The Logistics of Finally Getting the Tyrone Mings Deal Over the Line
The deadlock between Aston Villa and Bournemouth over Tyrone Mings was finally broken, as the key player to Villa's promotion success last season, signed...
Aston Villa’s Record Signing Says What He’s All About
Aston Villa's new record signing finally faced the cameras after his work permit was cleared up. The Villa striker visited Villa Park and Bodymoor...
Aston Villa in the Mix for Exciting Forward, as Centre-back Talks are On-going
Leao Hype TrainAccording to Spanish outlet Super Deporte, Aston Villa have been mentioned in the mix for the highly-rated 20-year-old Lille player Rafael Leao,...
Aston Villa Upgrade Their Full-back Options After Completing Signing
Villa on TargettAston Villa have confirmed the signing of Southampton left-back Matt Targett, after being linked with the player for a few weeks now....
Jack Butland a Red Herring? Do Villa Really Need to Splash Cash on Another Keeper?
Perhaps the most intriguing situation in terms of the Aston Villa first team next season is who will be Villa's number one? Considering Villa's...