Aston Villa have finalised their summer transfer business with the arrival of winger Gernacho from Porto. The club’s 2025-26 season ended on a high with a fourth-place finish in the Premier League, 20 points behind champions Arsenal, and a 4-1-0 run of form to close the campaign.
What transfers have Aston Villa completed?
Villa have confirmed three additions this summer. Midfielder Morgan Rogers arrived from Chelsea, while Youri Tielemans joined from Manchester United. The club also secured Gernacho’s signature from Porto. All three deals were announced as completed on July 25, 2026.
Why these signings matter for Aston Villa
Rogers and Tielemans bring Premier League experience and midfield control. Gernacho adds pace and creativity on the left wing. Together, they strengthen Villa’s squad depth ahead of the new season. The club’s recent form-four wins and a draw in the last five-shows Steven Gerrard’s side is building momentum.
What comes next for Aston Villa?
Villa’s next fixture is a trip to Chelsea on December 19, 2026. The club sits 10th in the table after finishing fourth last season with 65 points from 38 games. Amadou Onana remains sidelined, but the squad’s new signings could help bridge the gap to the title race.
Villa scored 56 goals and conceded 49 last season, ending with a +7 goal difference. Their final 2025 table placed them four points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
