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
How João Gomes Signals Aston Villa’s New Midfield Identity
João Gomes Aston Villa TransferAston Villa have completed the signing of João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee in the region of £35m. According to reports, the Brazil international underwent his medical at Bodymoor Heath on Friday and met his new team-mates the same day.Gomes joined Wolves from his boyhood club Flamengo in January 2023 and made 130 appearances at Molineux, featuring 41...
The Clues to Chelsea Blindsiding Arsenal in Morgan Rogers Race
Morgan Rogers is Set for Chelsea MoveChelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers. The Athletic report that a bid of £117m has been accepted, with the deal still to be formally completed, and that personal terms are settled on a six-year contract running to 2032 with an option for a further year. A medical is booked for Monday.Despite signing...
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...
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...