#aston-villa

#aston-villa

Barkley has had something of an up-and-down career down the years and it's now unclear what the future could hold for him. The 31-year-old started out as a real wonderkid in his Everton days, but struggled when he later earned a big move to Chelsea. Since then, Barkley has occasionally shown signs of reviving his career in spells with Luton Town and Aston Villa, but he's now fallen down the pecking order in Unai Emery's squad again.

Joel Ordonez is an outstanding young defender, and it is safe to assume that he will be leaving Club Brugge in 2026. He is going to the World Cup finals next summer, and I am told that he is almost certain to have gone before that point. Chelsea and Villa are both long-term admirers of Ordonez, so no shock they are both posting scouts to keep tabs on his progress, and seeing him in action against an international-calibre strike force like Argentina is important.

Youri Tielemans is a target for Atletico Madrid, and they are preparing an offer to sign him in the coming months. According to a report from Fichajes, they could offer a package of 45 million (39m), including bonuses, to sign the Belgian international. He could prove to be an excellent addition for them. Youri Tielemans would improve Atletico The 28-year-old has shown his quality in the Premier League, and he has the ability to do well in La Liga as well.

The club, who have started the season badly with one point from three games and no goals scored, were hemmed in by the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules and the equivalent in Uefa competition. Villa paid out one major fee 30.5m to Nice for Evann Guessand and made only four further first-team additions, Marco Bizot being followed in on deadline day by Victor Lindelof, Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho.

The 23-year-old has quickly risen to prominence in European football and is now seen as one of Villa's primary targets should Emiliano Martinez leave the club this summer. Martinez, Villa's World Cup-winning shot-stopper, has attracted strong interest from Manchester United, who remain locked in negotiations with the Midlands club over a potential transfer. While Villa have no desire to lose one of their most important players, the reality of the market has forced them to prepare contingency plans.

As per Football Insider, Pete O'Rourke has revealed that Aston Villa are open to parting ways with Emiliano Buendia before the summer transfer window closes on Monday, which could allow Leeds to make their move. Obviously, there's a long-standing association between Daniel Farke and Buendia from their time at Norwich. Leeds are in the market for a number 10, and Buendia is one they are talking to ahead of Monday's deadline. It could happen.

Adrien Rabiot has been transfer-listed by Marseille, and Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign him. As per Fabrice Hawkins, they have opened talks with the representatives of the 30-year-old French international regarding a summer move. It will be interesting to see if they come forward with an official offer for Marseille. They have been linked with Rabiot in the past as well. Aston Villa are interested in the player as well.

Aston Villa will be aiming for a smoother Women's Super League season, having spent much of the 2024-25 campaign flirting with relegation. There were strong signs, however, that the club had put the problems of Robert de Pauw's tenure behind them with a comfortable sixth-place finish. An eye-catching final run saw them unbeaten in five games, scoring 16 in the process, including five against Arsenal.

The club's hierarchy have reportedly submitted an offer of 30 million, matching Barca's valuation of the player, in a bid to accelerate negotiations. Villa's ambition does not end with the transfer fee. They are also prepared to offer Casado a lucrative contract that would quadruple his current wages, showing just how determined the Midlands club are to bring him to Villa Park.