All in the space of a week: Johan Lange replaces departing Pitarch
By In the space of a week, Aston Villa have removed, and replaced Jesus Garcia Pitarch with Johan Lange.… Read the article here.
Borja Bastón set to sign for free in relatively risk-free deal
Swansea City’s Borja Bastón looks set to join Aston Villa for free as the winter transfer window splutters to a close.… Read the article here.
It’s Reina-ing ‘keepers at Aston Villa as Pepe set to join on loan
Pepe Reina is set to join Aston Villa on a six-month loan from AC Milan.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Vastly experienced goalkeeper Pepe Reina, at thirty-seven years old, is set to make a return to the Premier League as a loan to Aston Villa should go through early next week – subject to a medical.… Read the article here.
The Curious Case of Lovre Kalinic
Lovre Kalinic was, until his Aston Villa career went off the rails, the first choice goalkeeper for Croatia.… Read the article here.
Belotti Would Break the Bank for Aston Villa, Yet Rumours Remain
By With the rumour of a marquee signing in the form of a forward not going away, Andrea Belotti’s name is one that is consistently being mentioned.… Read the article here.
George Boateng re-joins Aston Villa in Youth Coaching Capacity
By Former Aston Villa midfielder George Boateng has re-joined the club as a coach within the sides youth set-up.… Read the article here.
Why are Aston Villa Being Linked with So Many Jupiler League Stars?
By Aston Villa have been linked with more than a handful of expensive Jupiler Pro League talents this window, which begs the question – why?… Read the article here.
What Can Aston Villa Expect With New Academy Manager Mark Harrison?
Earlier this week Aston Villa announced that Mark Harrison would be taking over at the club as Academy Manager – but what can fans expect?… Read the article here.
Finding ‘The Next John McGinn’
Expect a few more transfers like ‘model signing’ John McGinn during this window.
Words by Alan Wilson | @VILLALan54
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In their first post Play-Off Final interview, both Dean Smith and CEO Christian Purslow spoke of a ‘player model’ for Aston Villa, as they plan for a summer of recruitment which will change the team profile heading towards the Premier League in August.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa Complete First Signing of New Premier League Era
As we understand, Birmingham City winger Jota is the clubs first signing of the summer.
Words by Regan Foy | @FindFoy
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According to local media outlet Birmingham Live, the deal to bring Birmingham City winger Jota to Villa Park is now complete, with Aston Villa sending Gary Gardner the opposite way, alongside a sum of around £4,000,000.… Read the article here.
Second City Swap: Jota to Join as Gardner Goes Opposite Way
Reports are coming thick and fast that Jota will make the swap across the City – with Gardner going the opposite way.… Read the article here.
Ranking the Transfer Whispers Around Aston Villa
Despite only securing promotion two days ago, there are a number of players linked to Aston Villa.… Read the article here.