Aston Villa Team News - Soccer

Leon Bailey - Out with muscle tightness Bailey is out for Tuesday's friendly due to muscle tightness he suffered in the club's previous friendly, according to Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic.

Impact Bailey is still not ready to play for Villa after he suffered some muscle tightness in their previous friendly, taking his return cautiously. With the club currently likely to let the player walk this offseason, they will be focused on keeping him fit to make sure he passes any medical. He could return in a future friendly, but with his place in the team in doubt, that could've been the last time we saw the winger on the field with Villa.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Subs off in first half Saturday Bailey left Saturday's friendly game against Porto in the 23rd minute after presumably picking up a knock.

Impact Bailey could be dealing with a new injury that would put his participation in upcoming friendlies at risk, though there has been no official report about the potential issue. The attacker is coming off an inconsistent campaign in which he failed to score and delivered one assist across 13 Premier League appearances. If he's eventually forced to miss time, Villa will see its depth reduced primarily on the left wing, although they may have solve that problem with the recent signing of Alejandro Garnacho.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Manchester United and Arsenal keeping tabs on experienced PL star who's attracting interest from Turkey: Reports Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who has attracted interest from Turkey and other European clubs.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Arsenal key target offered new contract by Premier League club: Reports Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, who has recently attracted attention from Premier League champions Arsenal, has allegedly been offered a new contract by his club.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Aston Villa gets Garnacho on loan from Chelsea days after record sale of Rogers

Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho has joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea and moves to a Champions League team from one that didn't qualify for European action

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Alejandro Garnacho - Joins Villa on loan Garnacho joined Aston Villa on a season long loan from Chelsea, the club announced.

Impact Garnacho came through Manchester United's academy, making 144 appearances for the club before a move to Chelsea last summer, where he scored eight goals in 43 appearances last season. The winger, capable of playing on either flank or through the middle, has earned eight caps for Argentina and won the 2024 FIFA Puskas Award for a spectacular acrobatic volley against Everton. Garnacho is expected to add attacking depth and versatility to Aston Villa's frontline during his loan spell.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

10 Premier League Transfers You May Have Missed During The World Cup

Business never sleeps, however, and several deals have gone under the radar during the 2026 World Cup.

JULY 22 • FOX SPORTS

10 Premier League Transfers You May Have Missed During The World Cup

'Ego of Cristiano Ronaldo, but hasn't got talent of David Bellion!' - Alejandro Garnacho's potential Aston Villa transfer branded a 'nightmare' by Gabby Agbonlahor

Gabby Agbonlahor has sensationally slammed Aston Villa's pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho, describing the potential deal for the Chelsea winger...

JULY 22 • goal

'Ego of Cristiano Ronaldo, but hasn't got talent of David Bellion!' - Alejandro Garnacho's potential Aston Villa transfer branded a 'nightmare' by Gabby Agbonlahor

Rogers grateful for Aston Villa opportunity after sealing huge Chelsea move Aston Villa signed Morgan Rogers from Middlesbrough in January 2024, and the attacker has now become the most expensive British player.

JULY 22 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Five Morgan Rogers Alternatives for Arsenal to Target The Premier League champions had prioritized a move for the Aston Villa playmaker.

JULY 21 • SI.COM

Rogers completes record-breaking Chelsea transfer Despite interest from Premier League champions Arsenal, Morgan Rogers has decided to join Chelsea from Aston Villa in a big-money switch.

JULY 21 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea

The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers has completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Premier League transfer record: Where Morgan Rogers to Chelsea ranks among biggest ever deals | Sporting News Morgan Rogers is poised to complete a stunning £117 million switch from Aston Villa to Chelsea. Where does he rank in the most expensive Pre...

JULY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chelsea receive official bid from rival Premier League club for Alejandro Garnacho: Reports Aston Villa have reportedly submitted an official bid for wantaway Chelsea attacker Alejandro Garnacho, who migjht have already played his last for the Blues.

JULY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Aston Villa Could Be Alejandro Garnacho's Next Destination in the Premier League Amidst rumors and negotiations, Garnacho's future becomes an enigma: will Aston Villa be the stage where the Argentine takes his next leap?

JULY 21 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Alejandro Garnacho offered way out of £40m Chelsea nightmare! Details of Aston Villa's transfer bid for ex-Man Utd winger revealed

Aston Villa have emerged as a primary destination for Alejandro Garnacho as the Argentine winger prepares to bring his underwhelming career...

JULY 21 • goal

Alejandro Garnacho offered way out of £40m Chelsea nightmare! Details of Aston Villa's transfer bid for ex-Man Utd winger revealed

Boubacar Kamara - Missing first friendly Kamara (knee) is out for Tuesday's friendly against Walsall.

Impact Kamara has returned to Villa for pre-season testing, but will miss out on friendly play as they start the pre-season, still not fit enough to play. This comes as no surprise after knee surgery has left him out since January, not wanting to risk an early return after the long road of recovery. A return should still be coming soon, and he is more than likely to be fit for the start of the campaign if no setbacks occur. He will then need to hold his starting minutes and fend off new signings Joao Gomes and Johan Manzambi as they search for time on the field.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Manzambi - Absent from friendly Manzambi (knee) is not with the team for Tuesday's friendly against Walsall.

Impact Manzambi completed his major move to Villa just a few days ago, likely the main reason he is not featuring as they start friendly play. He is also rehabbing from a knee injury that ended his World Cup campaign early, although there are reports he has already reported to some training with his new club. The club is likely taking his return cautiously after the big signing, not wanting to risk his health, as he should be a major part of the team early into the season.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Missing friendly Abraham (shoulder) is not an option for Tuesday's friendly against Walsall.

Impact Abraham remains on the sidelines for Villa as they start pre-season friendlies, with the forward still recovering from a shoulder injury. He has been back on the field this pre-season training, so there is a chance he will return soon. Either way, the forward still has around a month to heal until the season starts.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Gomes - Transferred to Aston Villa Gomes has completed a permanent transfer to Aston Villa from Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to the club.

Impact Gomes made 130 appearances for Wolves after joining from his hometown club Flamengo, where he came through the academy and won the Copa Libertadores after making his senior debut as a teenager. The 25 year old Brazil international, who has earned 10 caps for his country, gives Villa a combative and dynamic presence in the middle of the park as the club looks to strengthen its midfield options heading into the new season.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Beaten late in huge performance Martinez had 11 saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Spain.

Impact Martinez nearly kept Spain from lifting the World Cup trophy, repeatedly denying their attacks before Ferran Torres finally broke through in extra time. The Aston Villa goalkeeper had been far from this level of production during his previous outings, with the 11 saves against the champions more than doubling his total, going from nine to 20 saves in the entire competition. However, he kept only two clean sheets, both of which came in the initial pair of group-stage games.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - Creative effort Saturday Rogers had one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 6-4 victory against France.

Impact Rogers played the full game for the second time in a row and delivered his most single-game chances created in his final appearance of the 2026 World Cup. Having previously earned his only assist of the competition in the semi-finals loss to Argentina, the attacker gained momentum in the final stages and got a chance to show his flexibility by featuring on the right wing and in a central role. With rumors pointing to a strong possibility of a move to Chelsea in the transfer window, Rogers should continue to put his skills in action at the highest level in the upcoming Premier League season.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea hijack Arsenal move as Blues strike record £117m Morgan Rogers agreement with Aston Villa

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers in a deal worth a staggering £117 million. The 23-year-old playmake...

JULY 18 • goal

Chelsea hijack Arsenal move as Blues strike record £117m Morgan Rogers agreement with Aston Villa

Ezri Konsa - Scores goal in victory Konsa scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 6-4 victory against France.

Impact Konsa headed Declan Rice's corner kick into the net for the second goal of the game in the 18th minute, contributing to an outstanding England first half during the third-place clash. However, there was a shift of momentum in the second half that left the Three Lions' defense with an overwhelming four goals against, limiting Konsa's output to the goal and a few interceptions. He finished the World Cup with 19 clearances, eight interceptions, five tackles and two clean sheets over eight appearances (seven starts), featuring mostly as a center-back and once at right-back.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Plays through pain at World Cup Martinez revealed he has been in pain every day at the World Cup after fracturing his ring finger before the tournament, avoiding surgery despite specialist advice, according to Bi...

Impact Martinez suffered the injury on May 20 warming up ahead of Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg, taping up his finger to play through it before being sidelined for roughly a month, missing the Premier League season final win at Manchester City and Argentina's World Cup warmup matches. Despite the ongoing discomfort, he has continued playing through the tournament and said he has felt better since the round of 16, with his focus fully on Argentina's final against Spain on Sunday as he chases a second World Cup title.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Aston Villa gets Garnacho on loan from Chelsea days after record sale of Rogers

10 Premier League Transfers You May Have Missed During The World Cup

'Ego of Cristiano Ronaldo, but hasn't got talent of David Bellion!' - Alejandro Garnacho's potential Aston Villa transfer branded a 'nightmare' by Gabby Agbonlahor

Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea

Alejandro Garnacho offered way out of £40m Chelsea nightmare! Details of Aston Villa's transfer bid for ex-Man Utd winger revealed

Chelsea hijack Arsenal move as Blues strike record £117m Morgan Rogers agreement with Aston Villa