Johan Manzambi to miss Super Cup final as he continues to recover from knee injury. 20yo impressing #AVFC with attitude & approach to rehab - working with knee specialist Jurdan Mendiguchia in Spain. Villa will assess John McGinn after 31yo sustained injury today & hope for positive outcome.

Aston Villa’s Johan Manzambi to miss Paris Saint-Germain Super Cup final due to knee injury

The Super Cup Final takes place in Salzburg on August 12.

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Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri among the left-back options being considered by #AVFC. 24yo is within a small pool - includes Pervis Estupinan, who Villa have yet to agree a fee on - with Ruggeri fitting physical profile of LB Villa want. @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Aston Villa considering Matteo Ruggeri among left-back options

The Italian, 24, joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta last summer, signing a five-year deal.

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Aston Villa's appeal to register Brian Madjo has been accepted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS took into account several factors involving Madjo's case. 17yo thought very highly with Emery keen to include him in his squad for competitive matches. @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC

Aston Villa’s appeal to register Brian Madjo accepted by CAS

The new ruling means Madjo can play in the club's matches and soon make his first competitive appearances for Villa.

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Evann Guessand starts today. Plan, from player’s side, had been to go on pre-season & try to impress Emery and convince he was worthy of being involved in some way this season. Maybe in a slightly different role. Let’s see on that front. Elsewhere, Bouba Kamara hopes to feature on the tour. #AVFC

Josh Baker was 20 when he died. Suddenly and tragically. Paul and Lisa's only child and a fiercely talented young cricketer. Two years on, a foundation has been created in his honour, with 'Blue for Bakes' this weekend. "He’s our first thought in the morning, our last at night." Free to read #JB33

Why New Road went ‘Blue for Bakes’: ‘Josh is our first thought in the morning and our last at night’ (Gift Article)

Josh Baker died suddenly in 2024 of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome, but his legacy lives on through the foundation set up by his parents

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Alejandro Garnacho is Unai Emery's next rehabilitation project and someone who will need to repay that faith, not only for the team's sake, but also his. @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC

Alejandro Garnacho is Unai Emery’s next rehabilitation project. This is where he fits at Aston Villa

The winger follows in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho, Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford, with Emery hoping he can emulate the latter at Villa

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#AVFC fly to Indonesia this evening ahead of their tour of Asia. Leon Bailey not expected to travel as negotiations continue over his departure. Will continue training - situation amicable but better for him to stay in the UK in case of a move.

Austin MacPhee's departure from #AVFC - senior figures told on Thursday, wider staff learned just before the news came out, the clause in contract & other staff leaving Emery’s coaching & medical team. It all reflects a summer of change. @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Austin MacPhee leaving maintains the theme of Aston Villa’s summer of change

The surprise departure of the set-piece coach follows those of a number of Unai Emery's backroom staff, leaving Villa in a state of flux

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George Hemmings spent pre-season working on his finishing with both feet, knowing he needed to add more goal involvements to his game. #AVFC/Emery like him further forward, in the left 10 and consider him the academy's best talent

#AVFC midfielder Tommi O'Reilly in talks to join Notts County on loan. Was close to moving to Sheffield Wednesday last week but it was decided against following discussions. At 22 and after an impressive loan last season, O'Reilly should receive good game-time in League One.

Leon Bailey is in the final year of his contract, with both player and #AVFC intending on a permanent exit. Hull City yet to agree salary terms & fee, but 28yo's departure - with others registering interest - would help Villa's effort to recruit another attacker. In @theathleticfc.bsky.social

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more (Gift Article)

The latest on possible moves this summer for Yan Diomande, Bradley Barcola, Rodri and many others

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Of all PL clubs to have featured in all three of Emery’s full seasons, plus the upcoming one, #AVFC have the lowest net spend. They are used to selling, be it through the academy or key players. Villa not only found a solution, but ended up improving - can they do the same again?

Aston Villa, the Premier League’s best sellers – and why they have to be

Even if this summer will show the largest transformation of Emery’s squad since he arrived in October 2022, selling is nothing new

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Chelsea have met the clause in Austin MacPhee’s contract allowing 46yo to depart. #AVFC now looking for his replacement and are currently without a set piece coach. Story below www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Aston Villa’s set-piece coach Austin MacPhee to leave role after five years (Gift Article)

The 46-year-old has had interest from two Premier League clubs including Chelsea, and he is seeking a new challenge.

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#AVFC tried to convince Austin MacPhee to stay but 46yo wants to pursue a new challenge. Had interest from two PL clubs, including Chelsea, plus Al Nassr. Three of Emery's backroom staff have left this summer, plus a technical assistant. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Aston Villa’s set-piece coach Austin MacPhee to leave role after five years

The 46-year-old has had interest from two Premier League clubs including Chelsea, and he is seeking a new challenge.

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Austin MacPhee is leaving #AVFC. Wants to pursue a new challenge. Expected to join Chelsea.

Betano, previously front of shirt sponsor, are #AVFC's new sleeve sponsor. Agreement reached through to the end of the 2028/29 season.

New: Arsenal expected to complete the signing of Axel Donczew from Cardiff City. 16yo winger was Cardiff's youngest ever player when he made debut in October 2025. Agreement not yet signed, but close. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Arsenal set to sign Axel Donczew, Cardiff City’s youngest-ever player

Donczew became the youngest player to ever represent Cardiff’s first team in October 2025.

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New: Alejandro Garnacho to complete move to #AVFC on initial loan with conditional obligation based on appearances. Once 22yo has reached appearance threshold, permanent deal will be triggered, with Garnacho signing a four-year contract. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Aston Villa agree Alejandro Garnacho deal with Chelsea

The decision to pursue Garnacho has been led by Aston Villa manager Unai Emery.

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#SaintsFC head coach Tonda Eckert charged by The FA for bringing the game into disrepute. Centres on three cases relating to FA Rule E3.1, with Eckert interviewed in London earlier this month across two days. 33yo has seven days to respond. @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Southampton’s Tonda Eckert charged with bringing game into disrepute over ‘Spygate’ by FA

Southampton were expelled from the Championship play-off final in May after admitting to spying on other clubs.

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Why Aston Villa are trying to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea: Market opportunity, good relationship between the clubs, #AVFC/Emery flexible on targets, the consequences of this and why they/Emery has led the pursuit. On @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Why Aston Villa are trying to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea

Unai Emery enjoys the challenge of polishing a rough diamond and would relish the chance to do that with the Argentina winger

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New: Aston Villa have parted ways with chief operating officer Ben Hatton. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Aston Villa part ways with chief operating officer Ben Hatton

Hatton joined Villa in September 2023, having worked at Manchester United, AS Roma and, most recently, as managing director at Blackpool.

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Confirmation of Morgan Rogers' £117m move to Chelsea. Expectation for several months that he would leave. The inside story on @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Inside Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers deal: A vital 48 hours, Alonso’s phone call, Arsenal’s valuation

The story behind the shock deal to take the Villa and England forward to west rather than north London

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#AVFC advancing to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. Initial loan with conditional obligation.Driven by Emery,who wanted 22yo last summer. Roma explored signing but Villa believe they have convinced Garnacho to join through Emery. More on @theathleticfc.bsky.social w/@david-ornstein.bsky.social

Aston Villa in advanced talks to sign Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho

The proposed deal is for an initial season-long loan with an obligation to buy.

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Sheffield Wednesday are in advanced talks to sign #AVFC midfielder Tommi O'Reilly on a season-long loan. Story in @theathleticfc.bsky.social dealsheet #SWFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

This is the latest on the summer transfer market, courtesy of The Athletic's reporters

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Emerson Royal has informed Flamengo he wishes to leave & join #AVFC. Talks currently on hold with Villa exploring alternative RB targets after difficulty in agreeing a fee. But 27yo pushing & could be revisited. Story in @theathleticfc.bsky.social dealsheet: www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

This is the latest on the summer transfer market, courtesy of The Athletic's reporters

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Crystal Palace decide against pursuing Evann Guessand. 25yo available to leave #AVFC but will return for pre-season towards the end of the month. Story w/ @mattwoosie.bsky.social in @theathleticfc.bsky.social dealsheet: www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

This is the latest on the summer transfer market, courtesy of The Athletic's reporters

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#AVFC progressing in talks to sign Pervis Estupinan from AC Milan. Personal terms not expected to be an issue, with fee being discussed. Villa hope 28yo replaces Lucas Digne, who underwent a medical yesterday ahead of an £8m move to PSG www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

This is the latest on the summer transfer market, courtesy of The Athletic's reporters

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#AVFC to strengthen in wide areas post-Rogers. Summerville & Mbaye among leading targets. Garnacho discussed but unclear if Villa wish to pursue, while deal for Jackson being explored. Interest from Turkey in Watkins & #AVFC willing to listen to offers for Abraham. www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

This is the latest on the summer transfer market, courtesy of The Athletic's reporters

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How Chelsea won the race for Morgan Rogers: Call with Alonso, speaking to Arteta, Rogers' Arsenal concerns, #AVFC's tough stance, how they plan to spend the money, Sawiris, Konsa/Arsenal & lots more. Free to read @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Inside Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers deal: A vital 48 hours, Alonso’s phone call, Arsenal’s valuation (Gift Article)

The story behind the shock deal to take the Villa and England forward to west rather than north London.

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#AVFC have completed the signing of Joao Gomes in a deal worth around £35million from Wolves. 25yo signs a five-year contract. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Aston Villa confirm £35m signing of Joao Gomes from Wolves

The 25-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Villa Park.

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