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...
The Solution to Aston Villa’s Perceived Striking Problem With Ollie Watkins Doesn’t Exist
The Ollie Watkins DebateLast season was ultimately a frustrating season for Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa's top scorer for the past two seasons. Big things...
Young Striker Confirms His Transfer to Aston Villa
Rory Wilson Confirms Signing for Aston VillaRangers youth striker Rory Wilson has been busy on social media today confirming his mooted move to...
Five Questions about Aston Villa’s Now Permanent Signing Robin Olsen
A Beginner’s Guide to Robin OlsenThe final of Aston Villa's four pre-transfer window signings Robin Olsen gets the Five 'W's' question treatment. A brass...
Boubacar Kamara – Five Questions of Aston Villa’s New Signing
A Beginner’s Guide to Boubacar KamaraRight, it is time to continue the catch-up on some of these new Aston Villa signings that have sneaked...
First Player Lines Up to Leave Aston Villa in the Official Transfer Window
Aston Villa winger Trézéguet Set for Turkey?Aston Villa winger Trézéguet seems likely to be the Villa first player announced to leave after the Premier...
Philippe Coutinho – Five Questions of Aston Villa’s Permanent Signing
A Beginner’s Guide to Philippe CoutinhoBefore we do any deep-diving later in pre-season, let’s get everyone up to scratch with a brass tacks skinny...
The Ins and Outs of the Matt Targett Transfer
Matt Targett Makes Newcastle Move PermanentNewcastle United have exercised the right to buy option from Matt Targett's original loan deal with Aston Villa back...
Potential Ligue 1 Aston Villa Transfer Options – Part Two
It's time for Part Two of MOMS and Ligue 1 podcast Breaking the Lines contributor Liam Scahill's French scouting picks. Here's the second batch...
Diego Carlos – Five Questions of Aston Villa’s New Signing
A Beginner's Guide to Diego CarlosRight, it's time to catch-up on some of these new Aston Villa signings that have sneaked in prior to...
Potential Ligue 1 Aston Villa Transfer Targets – Part One
Potential French Ligue 1 Villa Transfer Targets Greetings once again from the chasms of the MOMS scouting department. This time of year, attracts all manner...
Aston Villa Complete Fourth Signing Before the Transfer Window Opens
Robin Olsen Signs for Aston VillaThere seems little point to the Premier League transfer window, where Aston Villa are concerned. The club confirmed their...
Steven Gerrard and Villa Recruitment Team Spotted in France Closing in on Target
Gerrard, Purslow and Lange in FranceAston Villa's Steven Gerrard, Christian Purslow and Johan Lange were all spotted together at the Stade Orange Vélodrome to...