Aston Villa are planning a move for Tottenham playmaker James Maddison. The 29-year-old England international spent nine months on the sidelines due to an ACL injury.

What happened?

Maddison endured a forgettable 2025, missing the Europa League final success over Manchester United in Bilbao in May 2025 after suffering an MCL injury. He returned and played against Newcastle United in a pre-season friendly in Seoul on August 3rd until ACL disaster struck.

Why it matters for Aston Villa

Aston Villa are looking to bolster their squad ahead of their return to Champions League football. The club finished 4th in the Premier League, with 65 points from 38 games, and are 20 points behind leaders Arsenal. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th | | Points | 65 | | Recent form | WWDLL |

What comes next?

Mick Brown, a former Spurs scout, told Football Insider that Aston Villa have been keeping an eye on Maddison's situation. The club's scouts have been assessing his level, and they will know roughly where he's at and whether the injury has had a major impact. If not, he could be a strong addition to Unai Emery's squad. Aston Villa's last result was a 2-1 win over Manchester City on May 24, 2026, and they are on a 5-game winning run.