Aston Villa Transfer News: Suzuki Deal in Works Amid Martinez Uncertainty

Aston Villa is reportedly working on a deal with Suzuki, plunging Martinez's future at the club into doubt. The striker's impressive pre-season form has caught the eye of Unai Emery, who is said to be keen on keeping him at the club.

What happened?

Aston Villa striker Brian Madjo announced himself on the senior stage with his goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup final. The 17-year-old forward was signed for £10m from Metz in January but only made his competitive debut for the club during the 2-1 defeat to PSG due to registration problems.

Why it matters for Aston Villa

Madjo's impressive pre-season form has caught the eye of Unai Emery, who is said to be keen on keeping him at the club. The striker has scored five goals in seven appearances during pre-season and his volley against the champions of Europe perfectly exemplified his talents.

What comes next?

Aston Villa is reportedly working on a deal with Suzuki, which could further complicate Martinez's future at the club. The striker's impressive form has made him a key player for the club, and Emery will be keen to keep him at the club.

As of 16 Aug 2026, Aston Villa is currently 4th in the Premier League, with 65 points from 38 games. They have scored 56 goals and conceded 49, with a goal difference of +7. They are 20 points behind leaders Arsenal and are on a 4-game winning run, with their last result being a 2-1 win over Manchester City on 2026-05-24. Their next fixture is against Hull City on 2026-09-05.

The finishing in the final third is still raw, but Madjo is often found in those positions and regularly carves them out himself. He is a rare blend of pace and power with an innate ability to cause problems for defences. He has been capped three times for Luxembourg but England have acted quickly and brought him in to feature for the U17s side, scoring four goals in nine appearances. His three international appearances were all in friendlies, so should his career continue to progress, he would be eligible to play for England further down the line.