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...
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...
Aston Villa Striker Finally Leaves on Loan to Reboot Career
Keinan Davis Loaned to ForestThe first piece of business has been completed by Aston Villa in the 2020 January transfer with Keinan Davis joining...
The Good Bad and Ugly Of Jack Grealish’s Move to Citeh
The Good Bad and Ugly Of Super Jack GrealishWith Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good,...
The Concerns, Extra Clause and Brilliance of the Danny Ings Transfer to Villa
Danny Ings Aston Villa TransferIf you were scanning across the football press yesterday, you may have come across a Guardian article making a case...
Leon Bailey’s Fast-Tracked Announcement Connection to the Grealish Saga and Red Herrings
Leon Bailey Signs for Aston VillaThere's little doubt that Aston Villa publicly announcing their deal for Bayern Leverkusen's Leon Bailey was fast-tracked a few...
Aston Villa Sign Highly-Rated Defender for the Future
Josh Feeney Signs for Aston VillaFleetwood Town confirmed today that their young defender Josh Feeney has joined Aston Villa for a 'substantial undisclosed fee'....