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
The Reality of Emi Martínez and Juventus Transfer Links
Emi Martinez to Juventus Transfer Link SituationAfter a couple weeks of links, reports of a personal agreement between Emiliano Martínez and Juventus emerged earlier this week, with Italian sources indicating the goalkeeper had provisionally accepted a three-year contract on reduced wages — from his current reported €7 million per season to around €5.5 million net. It looked like there was genuine momentum for a...
Two Things That Would Help Aston Villa Keep Morgan Rogers
Two Things That Would Help Aston Villa Keep Morgan RogersThe clubs circling Morgan Rogers this summer are not acting on transfer intelligence alone. They are acting on financial intelligence.Aston Villa's UEFA Football Earnings agreement - reached following the club's breach of European club licensing regulations - essentially operates on a sell-before-you-buy basis. Villa cannot register new signings unless their transfer balance is positive. The...
What Morgan Sanson Would Bring to Aston Villa
How Morgan Sanson fits in at VillaBy Calum SlaterAston Villa are reportedly on the verge of completing the signing of Marseille’s Morgan Sanson for...
André Villas Boas Confirms Sanson is Heading to Aston Villa
Sanson Given Green LightUnder pressure Marseille boss André Villas Boas admitted in the press conference that followed Marseille's 3-1 weekend loss to Monaco, that...
Further Signs That Morgan Sanson is Aston Villa Bound
Morgan Sanson Sits Out Game as Bid Agreed25% OFF Villa 3rd Kit belowAfter Aston Villa had their initial offers rejected for Marseille midfielder Morgan...
Dean Smith Plays it Coy With Aston Villa Reportedly Close to Securing Transfer Deal
€18m Deal Incoming?If you caught the recent three-part Dean Smith interview on the club's in-house channel, recorded while he was in isolation from...
Hourihane Loan Deal Hints at Incoming Midfielder for Villa
Conor Hourihane Loan to Swansea CityConor Hourihane has agreed to a loan deal to Swansea City until the end of the season, according to...
Aston Villa Midfield Transfer Link Hots Up, Raising Questions in the Process
Aston Villa Morgan Sanson Transfer LinkBy Calum SlaterWhat was expected to be a low-key transfer window for Aston Villa could fire-up with the capture...
Dean Smith’s Words That Provide the Clue to Villa’s January Transfer Window Approach
The January transfer rumour nonsense has already started. The Grealish to United headlines continue. Yawn. Konsa to Liverpool? LOL. Christian Eriksen to Villa? Oh,...
January Transfer Window Aston Villa Squad Analysis and Options
By Calum SlaterThe January transfer window comes in a period of sustained form for Aston Villa, with the recent performances of certain players potentially...
January Sales Prospects for Aston Villa, as they Decide Whether to Stick or Twist
January Window Euro Sales ScoutingBy Liam ScahillAs the January transfer window approaches, Aston Villa are no longer in a world where the Championship abyss...
Aston Villa’s First January Window Business is Set With Keeper Set to Leave
Lovre Kalinic Hajduk Split Loan"We are delighted to be signing someone of Lovre's experience and quality. He is an outstanding goalkeeper," said Dean Smith...
Aston Villa Transfer Window Preview – January 2021
Aston Villa January 2021 Transfer Window PreviewBy Calum SlaterFestive adverts are on TV, Noddy Holder is on the radio and we've been granted licence...
Aston Villa Terminate Another Contract as They Trim Squad Filler Further
Ørjan Nyland Leaves Aston VillaThe club have confirmed on transfer deadline day that goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland's contract has been mutually terminated, suggesting they failed...