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...
How Aston Villa’s Transfer Window Went According to Villa Supporters.
After a much needed influx of bodies in last season's transfer windows, the name of the game this time round was to add quality...
Does Ross Barkley’s Signing Mean an Upgraded Aston Villa Team and Ambition?
The Unlikely Ross Barkley Villa LoanAfter sitting on the Chelsea bench on Tuesday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Chelsea's League Cup clash,...
Aston Villa Defensive Transfer Link Does Raise Questions of Backline Strength
Aston Villa's Remaining Squad StrengtheningWhile Dean Smith admitted to being "probably one short in the squad at the moment" in his most recent press...
Aston Villa Late Transfer Window Striker Chase Throws up Mystery and Press Red Herrings
Aston Villa Late Transfer WIndow Striker TargetIn Dean Smith's latest press conference previewing the upcoming Fulham game, the Aston Villa Head Coach openly admitted...
Bertrand Traoré Needs to Shake Last Season’s Blues to Thrive at Villa
Bertrand Traoré SignsAston Villa today finally announced the signing of Lyon forward Bertrand Traoré for the previously reported fee of £17m (rising to £19m).The...
Aston Villa Continue to Strengthen Core and Solve Problem With Martinez Signing
Aston Villa Sign Emiliano MartinezAston Villa announced their third signing this transfer window with Emiliano Martinez penning a four-year deal, after having his medical...
Traore Deal Hints Either of Ambitious Squad Building or Rashica Alternative
The Bertrand Traoré DealSky Sports are reporting that Aston Villa have had a bid of £17m for Bertrand Traoré accepted by Lyon. It's reported...
Martinez Signing Will Further Demonstrate Influence of Villa’s Wage Structure
BMH VisitorAfter being left out of today's Arsenal match day squad, it has been reported that Emi Martinez has undergone a medical this Saturday...
Aston Villa’s ‘Bye Week’ Helps With Incoming Transfer Possibilities
It's not a great feeling for Villa supporters sitting on the sidelines while the rest of the Premier League kicks off the season, but...
Race for Callum Wilson Hots up With Villa Wary of Overspending
Initial OfferIt's been reported that Aston Villa have had their initial bid for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson rejected, with the offer believed to be...
Double Villa Right Back Transfers Provides Dean Smith With Improved Options
Waiting GameWhile Aston Villa fans have been desperately hoping a forward player would be the club's first signing, sometimes if an opportunity arises to...
Two Transfers That Will Now Influence Aston Villa’s Business
Donny Grealish ClueA couple of recent transfer moves over the weekend now point to where Villa's transfer window will be heading.First of all, Manchester...