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Aston Villa Confirm £50m Ollie Watkins Sale to Al Hilal as £30m Harwood-Bellis Deal Agreed
Ollie Watkins has completed a £50m move from Aston Villa to Al Hilal after scoring 108 goals in 278 appearances. Villa have signed Nicolas Jackson as his replacement and agreed a £30m deal for Southampton centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
31 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Chelsea Complete £7.5m Deal for Aston Villa Goalkeeper Emi Martinez
Chelsea have completed the signing of goalkeeper Emi Martinez from Aston Villa on a three-year contract worth £7.5m. The move follows Aston Villa's acquisition of Zion Suzuki and addresses Chelsea's goalkeeping hierarchy after recent errors by Robert Sanchez.
26 Aug 2026
Manchester City Position for Late Enzo Fernandez Bid as Chelsea Weigh Replacement Options
Manchester City are poised to make a late move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, prompting Chelsea to eye Bournemouth's Alex Scott. Elsewhere, Aston Villa are considering a £65m move for Nicolas Jackson amid Saudi interest in Ollie Watkins.
24 Aug 2026
Crystal Palace Prepare £50m Jarrod Bowen Bid as Al Hilal Target Premier League Stars
Crystal Palace are preparing a £50m bid to sign Jarrod Bowen, while Al Hilal pursue Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. Elsewhere, Manchester United target Alejandro Balde was left out of Barcelona's squad and Atletico Madrid addressed speculation surrounding Julian Alvarez.
21 Aug 2026
Arsenal Complete £51m Signing of Ezri Konsa to Address Defensive Injuries
Arsenal have completed a £51m deal to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa on a four-year contract with an option for an additional year. The England international arrives to resolve defensive shortages caused by injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber.
18 Aug 2026
Premier League Season Preview: Pre-Season Form, Key Signings, and Tactical Shifts
A comprehensive analysis of Premier League clubs ahead of the season kick-off, detailing tactical setups, major transfers, and injury updates. Key storylines include Arsenal's integration of Christos Tzolis, Xabi Alonso's system shift at Chelsea, and Aston Villa's squad depth challenges.
7 Aug 2026
Liverpool and Arsenal Target Ezri Konsa Amid Defensive Shifts
Liverpool have entered the race for Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, joining Arsenal in pursuit of the defender. Meanwhile, Manchester United are set to offload Joshua Zirkzee and Altay Bayindir, and Mo Salah has secured a record-breaking deal with Trabzonspor.
21 Jul 2026
Aston Villa Initiates Squad Overhaul Following High-Profile Departures
Aston Villa is undergoing a major squad rebuild following the high-profile exits of Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans, alongside a season-ending injury to Amadou Onana. The club has responded with significant investments in Johan Manzambi and Joao Gomes to lower the squad's average age and reinforce the midfield.
18 Jul 2026
Arsenal Target Morgan Rogers as Transfer Rumors Swirl
Arsenal have made Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers a top transfer target, though a deal could exceed £100m. Meanwhile, clubs across Europe are active, with rumors surrounding Mohamed Salah, Neco Williams, and several other high-profile players.
18 Jul 2026
Arsenal Eyeing Ezri Konsa as Transfer Negotiations Intensify
Arsenal are preparing an offer for Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa while continuing talks for Morgan Rogers. Elsewhere, Chelsea target Maxence Lacroix is valued at £60m by Crystal Palace, and Celtic have cooled interest in Kelechi Iheanacho.
14 Jul 2026
Aston Villa Eye Pervis Estupinan as Transfer Rumors Circulate
Aston Villa are assessing a move for AC Milan's Pervis Estupinan, while Newcastle United insist Bruno Guimaraes is not for sale. Across Europe, clubs are navigating complex valuations for players like Trevoh Chalobah and Thomas Schjelderup as the transfer window progresses.
14 Jul 2026
Xabi Alonso Aims to Retain Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea Amid Transfer Speculation
Xabi Alonso is working to keep Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea, while Manchester United have completed the £48m signing of Andrey Santos. Elsewhere, Diego Forlan is linked to the Uruguay job, and Aston Villa are scouting new wingers.
