#aston-villa

#aston-villa

Starting with the hosts, while Chelsea might have mounted a dramatic second-half comeback away at Newcastle last weekend as they eventually left St. James' Park with a 2-2 stalemate, the Blues have shown some real inconsistencies over the past month. Getting December underway with a shock 3-1 defeat against relegation scrappers Leeds, it has been suggested that Enzo Maresca has some increasing pressure on his shoulders in west London.

Aston Villa have emerged as the latest club to register concrete interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers defender David Mller Wolfe, as Unai Emery continues to shape his squad with both the present and future in mind. According to Football Insider, Villa are actively exploring left-back options ahead of the January transfer window, with Wolfe identified as a player who fits the club's evolving profile.

Aston Villa are almost certain to be in the market for a new goalkeeper in 2026, with speculation surrounding the future of Emiliano Martinez. They have been linked with Man City's James Trafford, but instead, a more established name could be heading to Villa Park. Martinez continues to be linked with Man United, while there is also a possibility that he heads to Saudi Arabia or the MLS after the 2026 World Cup.

Johnson's role at Tottenham has diminished significantly this season. Under Thomas Frank, he has started just six Premier League matches, scoring his only two league goals in the opening weeks of the campaign. Since then, opportunities have been limited, and the attacker has struggled to regain a regular place in the starting XI. TEAMtalk suggests Johnson is facing an increasingly uncertain future in north London, as Spurs explore upgrades across multiple positions as part of their broader squad evolution.

But they have been so attacking and Morgan Rogers is absolutely flying. They just never seem to lie down.

We needed to keep calm and be consistent and demanding in our game plan. We did everything,

The 23-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the Premier League club, and he needs to play more often. Gianluigi Donnarumma is currently the first-choice goalkeeper at the club, and Trafford will need to leave if he wants to play every week. According to reports, Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa might be able to provide him with an exit route in the coming months.

Aston Villa attacker Leon Bailey is on loan at Italian club Roma. However, the Jamaican has not managed to perform at a high level. He has had injury problems as well. Bailey has played just 188 minutes in all competitions and Roma could look to part ways with him in January. They are interested in signing Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United and they are hoping to free up funds to sign the player, as per Corriere dello Sport.

Image source, Getty Images Aston Villa have agreed a 10.5m deal to sign 19-year-old Brazilian winger Alysson from Gremio. He is set to undergo a medical before joining in January, with the deal initially worth 8.7m plus a further 1.8m in performance-related add-ons. Gremio, who finished ninth in Brazil's Serie A this season, have also agreed a 10% sell-on clause.

Aston Villa have had an excellent season so far, and they would ideally like to add players in January to improve their chances of a Champions League finish in the Premier League table. However, it will be very difficult for this to happen. In the summer, Aston Villa struggled to make signings until Jacob Ramsey joined Newcastle United, a move that was influenced by the club's PSR position.

Aston Villa are looking to add more quality to the attacking unit, and they have identified Callum Wilson as a target, as per GMS. The player joined West Ham United on a 12-month deal, and he is now fit and playing for the London club. The 33-year-old is an experienced campaigner, and Aston Villa could do with his quality and experience.