Freiburg, Aston Villa and Europa League
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Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was strongly linked with a move to Manchester United during the summer window in 2025, before ultimately staying in the Midlands
Ilaix Moriba Interest Gathers PaceIlaix Moriba’s resurgence at Celta Vigo has placed him firmly back on the radar of Premier League clubs, with Aston Villa reportedly
Aston Villa are planning to keep Ollie Watkins despite targeting new striker signings. A former Villa scout believes Unai Emery is keen to keep his main man
Chris: Just on a coach from Brum to Luton Airport and passed Villa Park on the way. Flying to Bulgaria this afternoon then a 5-6 hour drive to Istanbul. As an eight-year-old kid I had a family friend offer to take me to Rotterdam but my parents wouldn't allow it so I watched at home on TV in full Villa kit. Not missing out this time. Can't wait.
John McGinn will lead Aston Villa out in tomorrow night's Europa League final in Istanbul, capping a journey at the club which started for the Scot in the Championship
Virgil van Dijk scored twice for Liverpool, one an equalizer and the second 'too little, too late' as the Reds leave their Champions League hopes unrealized (for now).
On Wednesday night, Aston Villa have the chance to end a 30-year major trophy drought by winning the Europa League final against Freiburg in Istanbul. If more motivation was needed, they can win major European silverware for the first time since 1982.
The name being discussed in the boardrooms of both Birmingham and Newcastle this summer is Abde Ezzalzouli, and Aston Villa’s search for attacking reinforcements has brought them face-to-face with