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TransfersAston Villa transfer news: Mateta bid and Jackson deal
Aston Villa have bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta and are nearing a €70m deal for Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson.
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TransfersAston Villa approach Bayer Leverkusen for striker Christian Kofane
Aston Villa have made an approach to Bayer Leverkusen for 20-year-old striker Christian Kofane as they step up contingency plans to replace Ollie Watkins, who wants to join Al Hilal.
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Club newsVilla target Kofane after rejecting Watkins bid
Aston Villa have approached Bayer Leverkusen for 20-year-old Christian Kofane after turning down a £45 million offer for Ollie Watkins. The move could replace Watkins as Villa look to strengthen their attack.
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TransfersAston Villa expect £50m from Al Hilal for Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa maintain their £50m valuation for Ollie Watkins as Al Hilal prepare to meet the asking price, with Nicolas Jackson lined up as a potential replacement.
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TransfersAston Villa open talks to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea
Aston Villa are in talks to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea as a potential replacement for Ollie Watkins, who is expected to join Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.
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TransfersVilla target Joel Ordonez after Harwood-Bellis deal fails
Aston Villa are pursuing Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez after a failed bid for Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The 22-year-old Ecuador international is being targeted for a minimum £40m fee. Villa, who sold Ezri Konsa to Arsenal, are looking to strengthen a squad that lost key players and suffered a 4-0 opening defeat.
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TransfersAston Villa Transfer News: Exploratory Talks for Rafael Leão
Aston Villa are in exploratory talks with AC Milan over a potential transfer for Rafael Leão, a Premier League target.
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TransfersOllie Watkins Facing Al-Hilal Move, Villa Uncertain
Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa's record Premier League goalscorer, is on the brink of a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, with the club reportedly offering close to £40 million. The transfer deadline is next Tuesday, and Villa's asking price remains above the Saudi club's offer, leaving the striker's future uncertain.
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Club newsBrighton vs Aston Villa: Lineups Confirmed for Premier League Matchday 1
Brighton & Hove Albion host Aston Villa on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the AMEX Stadium. The Villans are slight favourites after a 4-3 win last season. Brighton’s squad features record-fee defender Luka Vuskovic and new signings Promise David, Pascal Struijk, Zadok Yohanna, and Costinha. Villa’s lineup includes Marco Bizot, Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Ross Barkley, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Joao Gomes, Emiliano Buendia, and George Hemmings.
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TransfersOllie Watkins Out of Villa’s Brighton Match as Transfer Rumours Mount
Ollie Watkins was omitted from Aston Villa’s squad for the Premier League opener against Brighton & Hove Albion on 23 August 2026, amid growing transfer speculation. Manager Unai Emery confirmed the striker’s potential exit, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez also fell outside the matchday squad after expressing a desire to leave. Villa fielded a reshuffled lineup featuring Emiliano Buendía up front and Marco Bizot between the posts.
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TransfersAl Hilal eye Martinelli and Watkins for double move
Saudi club Al Hilal is pursuing a double transfer from the Premier League, targeting Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins. Martinelli has rejected moves to Turkey and is only interested in a top competitive league, while Watkins has been left out of Villa’s squad for Brighton as negotiations continue. Al Hilal’s offers reportedly approach £60 m for Martinelli and £45 m for Watkins, with the latter being the fourth bid this summer. The club is also considering other Premier League players such as Chelsea’s Pedro Neto and Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye.
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OpinionWatkins' Absence Sparks Villa Exit Rumours
Ollie Watkins is reportedly considering leaving Aston Villa after missing the match against Brighton. Pundits on Match of the Day question whether the striker is on the verge of departure, with manager Emery raising the issue.
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Match reportVilla fall 4-0 to Brighton
Aston Villa lose 4-0 to Brighton in the Premier League, with pundits Danny Murphy, Gabby Logan and Joe Hart calling the performance 'woeful'.
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Club newsOllie Watkins Faces Fan Backlash After Emery’s Comments
Ollie Watkins, 30, was left out of Villa’s squad for their 4-0 defeat by Brighton on Sunday, sparking fan anger after manager Unai Emery hinted he refused to play to force a £34m move to Al-Hilal. Villa have rejected four offers from the Saudi club, and supporters have taken to social media to demand he stay.
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TransfersAston Villa Target Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is set to leave the club after a £65 million valuation, with Aston Villa emerging as the frontrunner to sign him. The Senegalese forward, who scored 24 Premier League goals in 65 appearances, is expected to move in the summer window.
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Match reportGuimaraes Expected Back for Villa Clash
Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal’s 28-year-old midfielder, is poised to return for the Premier League match against Aston Villa after an injury in the Community Shield. If fit, he could give the Gunners a vital midfield option as they face a Villa side looking for their first points of the season.
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Club newsEmery feels Watkins should explain absence from Aston Villa's loss
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins' absence from the team's 4-0 defeat by Brighton has sparked controversy, with head coach Unai Emery calling for an explanation from the player.
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Club newsAston Villa's Season Starts in Calamitous Fashion
Aston Villa's season gets off to a disastrous start as they collapse against Brighton, with Unai Emery's side going into half-time 4-0 down. The team's summer of change off the pitch has been followed by one of the worst opening 45 minutes of a season in Premier League history.
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OpinionArsenal Dominates Weekend, Villa in Crisis
Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Coventry and a strong weekend overall cemented their early-season dominance, while Aston Villa’s 4-0 defeat to Brighton exposed off-season turmoil. The article reviews key Premier League results, Villa’s transfer-heavy summer, and standout debuts, including Mamadou Sangare’s record-signing performance for Brentford.
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Club newsAston Villa suffer 4-0 defeat to Brighton
Aston Villa were thumped 4-0 by Brighton on Saturday, their heaviest Premier League loss since May 2024. The hosts allowed 21 shots and 3.67 expected goals, with a single error from Pau Torres setting the stage for the defeat.
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Club newsBrighton fan dies after 4-0 win over Aston Villa
A 72-year-old Brighton supporter died after the club’s 4-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. He fell ill while leaving the Amex and emergency services were unable to save him.
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Match reportAston Villa Suffers Heavy Loss to Brighton
Aston Villa suffered a heavy loss to Brighton, with Unai Emery reacting to the defeat, as the team looks to bounce back from the setback, currently sitting 4th in the Premier League with 65 points from the final 2025 table.
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TransfersTottenham's Transfer Plans Threatened by Aston Villa
Tottenham's transfer plans are under threat as Aston Villa eye a move for Nicolas Jackson, with the North London club reportedly in talks with Chelsea over a potential deal.
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Match reportBrighton Dominates 10-man Aston Villa 4-0
Aston Villa suffers a 4-0 defeat to Brighton, with the home team scoring four goals in the first half, leaving Aston Villa with a tough start to the season