Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby on April 29, 2023
Aston Villa 'fail with first offer for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby'
Aston Villa allegedly fail with their first approach to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, who is attracting widespread interest from the Premier League.
Jul 14, 09:01
 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on May 20, 2023
Preview:Walsall vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Walsall and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 13, 17:57
Charles De Ketelaere in action for AC Milan on October 8, 2022
Aston Villa considering bid for AC Milan forward Charles De Ketelaere?
Aston Villa are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for AC Milan forward Charles De Ketelaere.
Jul 13, 13:38
Aston Villa's Ashley Young acknowledges fans during the lap of appreciation on May 28, 2023
Everton complete Ashley Young signing
Everton confirm the signing of Ashley Young on a one-year contract, with the 38-year-old joining on a free transfer following his release by Aston Villa.
Jul 13, 10:32
Bayer Leverkusen attacker Moussa Diaby in action for France on June 6, 2022
Transfer rumours: Villa bid for Diaby, Jimenez to Turkey, Ramsey to Cardiff
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Moussa Diaby to Aston Villa, Raul Jimenez to Adana Demirspor and Aaron Ramsey to Cardiff.
Jul 13, 06:44
Pau Torres celebrates scoring for Villarreal in March 2022
Aston Villa confirm Pau Torres signing from Villarreal
Aston Villa announce the signing of defender Pau Torres from Villarreal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be worth an initial £33m.
Jul 12, 15:06
Ferran Torres in action for Barcelona on October 9, 2022
Barcelona 'open to Ferran Torres sale amid Premier League interest'
Barcelona are reportedly open to selling forward Ferran Torres this summer amid interest from Premier League trio Arsenal, Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
Jul 11, 15:40
Liverpool's Luke Chambers pictured in July 2022
Transfer rumours: Chambers to Bayer Leverkusen, Diallo to West Ham, Diaby to Aston Villa
Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including Luke Chambers to Leverkusen, Habib Diallo to West Ham United and Moussa Diaby to Aston Villa.
Jul 10, 18:43
Aston Villa's Ashley Young in action with Nottingham Forest's Danilo on April 8, 2023
Everton, Luton Town offered chance to sign Ashley Young?
Everton and Luton Town reportedly have the opportunity to sign Ashley Young this summer following the 38-year-old's departure from Aston Villa after two years.
Jul 9, 08:32
Spain's Pau Torres pictured on June 2, 2022
Transfer rumours: Pau Torres to Villa, Willian future, Samuel Chukwueze to AC Milan
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Pau Torres to Aston Villa, Willian's Fulham future and Samuel Chukwueze to AC Milan.
Jul 7, 14:52
William Saliba warms up for Arsenal in November 2022
Arsenal confirm new contract for William Saliba
Arsenal confirm that French defender William Saliba has signed a new long-term contract with the club until the summer of 2027.
Jul 7, 14:01
Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal on October 1, 2022
Reprobation and redemption - the fall and rise of Granit Xhaka
As Granit Xhaka bids a fond farewell to the Arsenal faithful after seven years in North London, Sports Mole looks back at one of football's unlikeliest redemption tales.
Jul 7, 09:17
Yassine Bounou (Bono) in action for Sevilla in October 2020
Transfer rumours: Aston Villa keen on Yassine Bounou, Wilfried Gnonto deals, Villarreal wrap up Ben Brereton Diaz transfer
Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including Aston Villa showing an interest in Yassine Bounou and Wilfried Gnonto.
Jul 5, 14:46
Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal on May 28, 2023
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka 'on brink of Bayer Leverkusen move'
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly set to sign Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka after agreeing a fee with the North London club.
Jul 3, 22:29
Flamengo winger Matheus Franca in action in October 2022.
Transfer rumours: Franca to West Ham, Mavropanos to Forest, Ramos to Miami
Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including Matheus Franca to West Ham, Dinos Mavropanos to Nottingham Forest and Sergio Ramos to Inter Miami.
Jul 3, 08:35
Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal on May 28, 2023
Arsenal increase Granit Xhaka asking price?
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to increase their asking price for Bayer Leverkusen-bound Granit Xhaka from £13m to as much as £20m.
Jul 2, 11:00
Ferran Torres in action for Barcelona on October 9, 2022
Ferran Torres determined to stay at Barcelona this summer
Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres says that he wants to stay at Camp Nou this summer amid reports of interest from Aston Villa.
Jun 30, 13:40
Pau Torres celebrates scoring for Villarreal in March 2022
Aston Villa 'on brink of signing Villarreal defender Pau Torres'
Aston Villa are allegedly on the brink of winning the race to sign Villarreal defender Pau Torres on a long-term contract.
Jun 29, 15:17
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte pictured on February 12, 2023
Aston Villa ready to join race for Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte?
Aston Villa are allegedly contemplating whether to join the race to sign Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.
Jun 25, 16:36
John McGinn in action for Aston Villa on October 20, 2022
John McGinn signs new long-term Aston Villa contract
Captain John McGinn signs a four-year contract extension at Aston Villa to keep him at the club until 2027.
Jun 23, 08:02
USA midfielder Tyler Adams pictured on June 5, 2022
Brighton & Hove Albion, Aston Villa interested in Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams?
Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa are reportedly contemplating an approach for Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams.
Jun 20, 17:08
Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on February 25, 2023
Manchester United considering Ollie Watkins as Harry Kane alternative?
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins reportedly emerges as an attacking target for Manchester United, who have ended their interest in Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane.
Jun 17, 14:59
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on May 28, 2023
Luis Campos 'holds talks with Mikel Arteta over Paris Saint-Germain job'
Paris Saint-Germain football advisor Luis Campos reportedly speaks to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta over potentially replacing Christophe Galtier in the French capital.
Jun 17, 14:17
Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring for Villarreal on October 13, 2022
Villarreal's Nicolas Jackson 'agrees personal terms with Chelsea'
Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson reportedly agrees personal terms with Chelsea, who are now working to agree a fee with the Yellow Submarine for the 21-year-old.
Jun 17, 07:44
Arsenal's Kieran Tierney celebrates scoring against FC Zurich on November 3, 2022
Newcastle United preparing bid for Arsenal's Kieran Tierney?
Newcastle United are reportedly readying their first bid for Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney.
Jun 15, 19:17
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured on April 15, 2023
Aston Villa's 2023-24 Premier League fixtures in full
Sports Mole rounds up the full 2023-24 Premier League fixture list for Aston Villa, who begin their campaign against Newcastle United.
Jun 15, 08:02
Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho on February 1, 2023
Manchester United 'prepared to sell Jadon Sancho this summer'
Manchester United are open to selling Jadon Sancho during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Jun 14, 15:17
Nicolas Pepe in action for Nice on October 6, 2022
Arsenal 'willing to terminate Nicolas Pepe contract'
Arsenal are reportedly willing to terminate the contract of record signing Nicolas Pepe if they cannot find a buyer for the £72m winger this summer.
Jun 14, 11:57
Chelsea caretaker manager Frank Lampard on May 21, 2023.
Chelsea named biggest underachievers of 2022-23, Newcastle biggest overachievers
Chelsea are named the biggest underachievers of 2022-23 in our Sports Mole Writers' Awards, while Newcastle United are named the biggest overachievers.
Jun 13, 19:00
 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on May 20, 2023
What is Aston Villa's priority for the summer transfer window?
Ahead of the summer transfer window opening on Wednesday, Sports Mole looks at the priority for Aston Villa in the transfer market over the next few months.
Jun 13, 16:05
Bayern Munich's Joao Cancelo in action on February 11, 2023
Arsenal 'make progress in Joao Cancelo talks'
Arsenal reportedly make progress in talks over a move for Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo and are readying an opening bid of £35m for the 29-year-old.
Jun 12, 10:21
Italy's Nicolo Zaniolo gets a drink during the warm up before the match in November 2022
Tottenham Hotspur 'among clubs interested in £30m Nicolo Zaniolo'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among a host of clubs interested in signing Galatasaray's Nicolo Zaniolo this summer, with Aston Villa and Juventus also keen.
Jun 11, 15:22
Leicester City's Youri Tielemans pictured on October 3, 2022
Aston Villa to sign Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans on free transfer
Aston Villa announce that they have agreed a deal to sign Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans on a free transfer.
Jun 11, 12:37
Manchester United's Harry Maguire reacts on January 3, 2023
Aston Villa 'considering formal bid for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire'
Aston Villa are reportedly contemplating whether to make a formal approach for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire.
Jun 8, 08:17
Tanguy Ndombele pictured for Napoli in October 2022
Ten players Tottenham Hotspur could sell under Ange Postecoglou
Sports Mole takes a look at 10 players Tottenham Hotspur could sell during their first transfer window under Ange Postecoglou.
Jun 7, 16:29
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte pictured on February 12, 2023
Aston Villa to push for Aymeric Laporte, Pau Torres signings?
Aston Villa reportedly hold an interest in signing Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte and Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres this summer.
Jun 7, 11:38
Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal on May 28, 2023
Arsenal 'delay Granit Xhaka sale until replacement is signed'
Granit Xhaka's £13m move from Arsenal to Bayer Leverkusen is on hold until the Gunners can sign a suitable replacement, according to a report.
Jun 6, 12:49
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola poses with the trophy as he celebrates after winning the Premier League on May 21, 2023
Pep Guardiola named Manager of the Season ahead of Mikel Arteta, Erik Ten Hag
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is named the Premier League Manager of the Season ahead of Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag in the Sports Mole Readers' Awards.
Jun 5, 18:45
Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on February 25, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur identify Ollie Watkins as Harry Kane replacement?
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is reportedly on a shortlist of players that Tottenham Hotspur are considering as potential replacements for Harry Kane this summer.
Jun 5, 11:53
Pedro Goncalves celebrates scoring for Sporting Lisbon against Arsenal on March 16, 2023
Aston Villa ready to push to sign Sporting Lisbon playmaker Pedro Goncalves?
Aston Villa reportedly intend to push for the signing of Sporting Lisbon playmaker Pedro Goncalves this summer.
Jun 4, 08:58
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