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...
Steve Bruce’s Interest in Elmohamady Raises Several Questions
Apart from the likes of the Blues and Leeds chasing the services of Tommy Elphick, the main transfer talking point this week seems to...
Sam Johnstone Confirms Short-Term Leaving Need For Another Keeper
Hello Again
After a long protracted period of 'will he, want he', Manchester United keeper Sam Johnstone returns to Aston Villa on a season-long loan.It...
Spanish Hardball Impacts Gil & Amavi, as Johnstone is Back
There's been a bit of actual transfer movement in the last few days, as Villa tackled a couple of Spanish clubs trying to do...
The Reality of John Terry Coming to Aston Villa
'You can see the undoubted commercial appeals of signing John Terry, if Villa are convinced there is still gas in the tank.'
A teary-eyed John...
When Chelsea Previously Accepted a Bid From Steve Bruce For John Terry
Together at Last?
Steve Bruce has history with John Terry, which meant you had to take the early rumours of Aston Villa's interest in Chelsea's...
Carlos Gil Tug of War, Saturday Terry, Aden Flint & Downing Downer
Despite there being a lack of real news detailing any real progress in terms of Villa transfers, it hasn't stopped the publication of hundreds...
To Terry or Not to Terry, Defender Transfer Listed, and Midfielder Links
As the English summer begins to hot up, the first real sniffs of potential transfer activity are fast becoming apparent.With Villa favourites to win...
Villa Midfield Support Identified, Irvine Hunt, Hanley and Young Gossip
Aston Villa Transfer Wrap - Midfield LinksAston Villa's transfer news and rumours this week have been so lacklustre that the General Election was even...
Transfer Update – Barry Going Nowhere, Watkins Gone, Hornet’s Johnstone Interest
While the transfer window doesn't open officially until July 1st and Villa's CEO Keith Wyness, who rubber stamps any deals is suspended from football...
Transfer Daily: Johnstone Terms, Watkins Makes Three, Abraham Dream & Reality
Transfer Rumour Catch-up
Oh, it's the time of the year again, where people get excited about buying players that ultimately disappoint the Villa team. It's...
How Aston Villa’s Agent Spend Compares to the Rest of the Championship
Hey Big Spenders
If there's one thing that is certain this season, Villa have spent an absolute bomb on players. MOMS lost count at around...
The Most Important Aston Villa Signing of the Forthcoming Summer Window
2017/18 Improvements
With Villa now looking to the 2017/18 season already, with there only being a 100/1 shot at the play-offs now, the question of...