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Tottenham and Aston Villa initiate move to sign 27-year-old defensive midfielder

AC Milan is prepared to sanction the departure of French International midfielder Youssouf Fofana at the end of the season. The 27-year-old is a target for Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Everton To Compete With Tottenham For €25M Defensive Midfielder: The Right Man For The Toffees?

Everton are the latest club to join the scramble for Youssouf Fofana, with the Toffees reportedly ready to battle Aston Villa and Tottenham for the French international.

Aston Villa News / Football Espana / May 1

‘Nobody from Real Madrid has spoken to me’ – Benfica manager Jose Mourinho

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has denied talks with Real Madrid to return to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, amid a number of reports claiming that he is in pole position to take over from Alvaro Arbeloa.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / May 1

Report: Aston Villa want 'fantastic' Premier League ace to replace club icon

Aston Villa are hoping to sign the Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford at the end of the season. Emiliano Martinez has been linked with an exit, and Football Insider claims Aston Villa want the 23-year-old Manchester City star to replace him.

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Jamie Carragher changes his mind about who Manchester United should hire as manager

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has spoken out on the Manchester United manager’s job as he now believes Michael Carrick should be given the role permanently.

Unai Emery News / ESPN / April 30

Villa's Emery hits out at VAR over 'huge mistake'

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has launched a scathing attack on VAR, saying officials made a "huge mistake" in not showing a red card to Elliot Anderson.

Soccer News / ESPN / April 30

Wood gives Forest edge over Villa in UEL semifinal...

Chris Wood 's second-half penalty gave Nottingham Forest the advantage in their all-English Europa League semifinal with Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 30

Aston Villa plot summer move for €25m La Liga star with 'energy and technique'

Aston Villa are interested in signing the Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi at the end of the season. According to a report from Sports Boom, the 26-year-old technically gifted midfielder has attracted the attention of top clubs with his performances in La Liga this season.

Mauricio Pochettino News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Mauricio Pochettino Stays Silent on Tottenham’s Relegation Fears

Tottenham Hotspur has four Premier League games before the end of the season. They are currently in the relegation zone, and relegation from the Premier League is a real possibility.

Ashley Young News / ESPN / April 30

Ashley Young announces retirement at 40

Ashley Young has announced his retirement at the end of the season, following a career that has spanned 23 years and included spells at Manchester United, Aston Villa, Inter Milan and Everton.

Aston Villa News / HITC / April 30

Soccer fans react as Michael Jackson announced as new Premier League coach

Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed last week, forcing immediate changes behind the scenes. Manager Scott Parker was dismissed with immediate effect this Thursday as part of that reset.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / April 29

Aston Villa Compete With Newcastle United For 18-Year-Old Midfielder: Does Emery Need Him Now?

Aston Villa and Newcastle United have emerged as two Premier League clubs monitoring 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder Lucas Rodrigues, according to reporting from Sport Witness, which drew on initial coverage by ESPN Brazil.

Michael Carrick News / The 4th Official / April 29

Manchester United Are Showing Interest In Recruiting This Barcelona Left-Back: Good Fit For Carrick?

In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Manchester United are showing interest in recruiting Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils would have to rival Aston Villa in the race to land the Spanish defender this summer.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / April 29

Man United eye creative boost as Tottenham join race for €40 million Brazilian star

Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara has been linked with a move away from Turkey at the end of the season. According to a report from Italian publication Calciomercato, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the player.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / April 28

AC Milan Enter Race For Aston Villa’s Defensive Target: Is The Spaniard The Right Profile For Emery?

Aston Villa recently emerged as a top admirer for Lazio centre-back Mario Gila, but their interest has hit a major block now that AC Milan have moved to the front of the queue.

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Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / April 28

Aston Villa Lock Horns With Newcastle United For €45M Star: Will He Make Sense For Unai Emery This Summer?

Aston Villa are one of eight Premier League teams currently keeping tabs on Sporting CP’s Maxi Araújo ahead of the summer market, according to an exclusive from Sport Witness.

Pep Guardiola News / Outlook India / April 28

Four Games In 11 Days: Pep Guardiola’s Man City Face Brutal End-Of-Season Schedule – Check Details

Manchester City’s game against Crystal Palace has been rescheduled for May 13 by the English Premier League This sets up a punishing run of four fixtures

Aston Villa News / Football Espana / April 28

Jose Mourinho emerges as favourite for Real Madrid job due to Florentino Perez backing

Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has emerged as he favourite to take over the job again this summer, with Alvaro Arbeloa expected to depart at the end of the season.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / April 28

Sources: Winger’s PSG future in doubt as Liverpool step up interest along with Man City

Ibrahim Mbaye looks set to become one of the most closely watched young players heading into the 2026 summer transfer window, with growing signs that his time at Paris Saint-Germain could be coming to an early turning point.

Nicolas Jackson News / Caught Offside / April 27

West Ham are ‘making moves’ for Chelsea attacker with 61 goals, 31 assists

West Ham United are reportedly “making moves” to secure the signature of Chelsea attacker Nicolas Jackson, according to prominent transfer insider on X.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / April 27

Aston Villa Will Now Have To Pay €30M For This 25-Year-Old Winger: Should They Pay?

Aston Villa will likely have to cough up at least €30 million to sign Geny Catamo from Sporting CP, especially after seeing a €20 million bid knocked back last summer.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / April 27

24-Year-Old Celtic Player Tipped To Make Valencia Move: Why Should They Sell On Their Own Terms?

Celtic star Benjamin Nygren looks more and more likely to leave Parkhead this summer. According to Keith Wyness, Valencia have emerged as the leader to sign him.

Aston Villa News / Sunderland on SI / April 21

Sunderland Lose Transfer Target as Aston Villa Swoop for In-Demand Winger

At the moment of transition to the end of the season, great expectations arrive because the teams achieve their most important sporting and collective objectives, in addition to being in the evaluation of several players for the transfer window.

Aston Villa News / Athlon Sports / April 21

How Can Chelsea Still Qualify for the UEFA Champions League After Brighton Loss?

Chelsea dropped points in the Premier League again as they lost 3-0 to Brighton away from home. This result marks their 5th straight loss in the league, and their chances to qualify for the Champions League next season have decreased.

Aston Villa News / Stadium Rant / April 21

The Four Most Memorable Goal-Scoring Goalkeepers

Almost any goalkeeper may never score a goal, but there are a few goalkeepers who have done it. The most prolific goal-scoring goalkeepers are great with set pieces such as free-kicks and penalties.

Aston Villa News / Sunderland on SI / April 19

Aston Villa Edge Sunderland 4-3 in Seven-Goal Thriller at Villa Park

An exciting match consolidating itself as the best of matchday 33 in the Premier League gave us a 4-3 result where Aston Villa would manage to take the victory against a Sunderland that put up an exciting match at Villa Park, but it would not be enough to surpass Unai Emery's side.