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...
One Transfer Window Solution to Villa’s African Cup of Nations Dilemma
African Issues
Since the start of the transfer window MOMS has indicated a concern to the potential effects of the African Cup of Nations on...
The State of Play with Aston Villa Shifting Richards and Agbonlahor
The event of this summer's deadline day brings perhaps the biggest task for CEO Keith Wyness and his team, finding a way to move...
Adomah and Traore Swapsie Deal between Villa and Boro in the Offing?
As well as churning out stories of Adama Traore heading North East to Middlesbrough, the local papers of the area seem to suggest that...
Money Talks as Jonathan Kodjia Move to Villa Defies Bristol City’s Plan
'"IF it's £10 million-plus from a Championship club, we're still not looking at it," - Bristol City Chairman on KODJIA
Best Laid Plans
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New Striker Frontrunner Emerges for Villa as Hernandez Won’t Reach Deadline Day
Hernandez Halt
It's run all summer and despite a recent last gasp effort by Villa owner Tony Xia to get the deal over the line, it...
Aston Villa Miss Out on Forward(s) as Pressure Builds
Never mind getting a 'world class' striker in, will Aston Villa get any new striker in? A lack of options and 'plan B' in...
Villa Make Progress Detonating Potential Bomb Squad but Take Financial Hit
Since MOMS published an article on the possibilities of a Bomb Squad Mark II shaping up a couple of weeks ago, the past week...
Two Potential Striker Options Dismissed by Aston Villa Owner.
Not World Class
When you claim to be signing a 'world class' number nine, you better be delivering on the promise within a couple of...
Villa Paper Wrap: Aston Villa New Number 9 Contenders
Aston Villa New Number 9
With the transfer window coming to a steady end, it’s safe to say Villa have done an decent flurry of deals...
Another Leader Added to Aston Villa’s First XI
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Aussie Battler
Aston Villa have finally confirmed the signing of Crystal Palace's former captain Mile Jedinak, after his visa hold-up has been finally sorted.The Australian defensive...
Why James Chester Should Solve Aston Villa’s Defensive Problems
By Richard Wakefield
James Chester Signs for Villa
Who needs a press conference or club announcement? New Aston Villa owner Tony Xia doesn't have time for...
Experienced Replacement for Guzan Would Make Good Sense
Young Man
If there's one thing MOMS has been uneasy about Villa (actually there's many things), it's going into a very important season with such...