Aston Villa FC – CaughtOffside https://www.caughtoffside.com Football transfer rumours, news and Gossip from the English Premier League and beyond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 23:23:08 +0100 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9 3497552 Monchi targets two dream signings for Aston Villa before the window closes https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/10/villa-target-two-more-signings-before-window-closes/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/10/villa-target-two-more-signings-before-window-closes/#respond Sat, 10 Aug 2024 19:19:28 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1597335 Aston Villa are targeting two more signings in the transfer window according to reports as they prepare for Champions League football next season. It’s been a busy summer at Villa Park with seven new faces coming through the door, whilst two key players from last season have departed. The likes of Amadou Onana and Ian […]

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Aston Villa are targeting two more signings in the transfer window according to reports as they prepare for Champions League football next season.

It’s been a busy summer at Villa Park with seven new faces coming through the door, whilst two key players from last season have departed.

The likes of Amadou Onana and Ian Maatsen have joined the club, whilst Douglas Luiz left for Juventus as part of a swap deal and club record signing Moussa Diaby was sold to Saudi side Al-Ittihad.

Villa target two more signings

Unai Emery is building an exciting squad at Villa packed with plenty of young talent and experience and despite the money they have spent it appears the club might not be done in the window.

The Birmingham Mail have reported that Villa are targeting two more signings in Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix and Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida.

Villa are looking at Felix as a potential replacement for Diaby with the report adding that although no progress has been made on a deal Atletico are aware of Villa’s interest.

Joao Felix spent last season on loan at Barcelona.
Felix’s future at Atletico Madrid is uncertain. 

Felix has struggled to make progress following his big money move to Atletico from Benfica and has spent time on loan at Chelsea in the 2022/2023 season, whilst he spent the last campaign on loan at Barcelona.

Emery will back himself to get the best out of the Portugal international and at just 24 there’s still plenty of time for Felix to reach his huge potential, although a deal could likely be very expensive.

Geertruida has emerged as a target to replace Diego Carlos who looks set to leave with Fulham expressing strong interest in the defender.

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The 24-year-old played an important role for Feyenoord under now Liverpool manager Arne Slot and can play at both right back and centre back.

If Villa were able to get both these deals over the line before the end of the window they would put themselves in a brilliant position to have another strong season.

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]]> https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/10/villa-target-two-more-signings-before-window-closes/feed/ 0 1597335 Aston Villa agree deal to sign exciting English striker https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/09/aston-villa-set-to-sign-mason-cotcher-from-sunderland/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/09/aston-villa-set-to-sign-mason-cotcher-from-sunderland/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:37:08 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1597272 Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign England under-17 international Mason Cotcher from Sunderland according to Fabrizio Romano.  It’s been a busy summer at Villa Park with a number of new signings coming through the door as the club look to strengthen their squad ahead of Champions League football next season. The likes of Amadou […]

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Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign England under-17 international Mason Cotcher from Sunderland according to Fabrizio Romano. 

It’s been a busy summer at Villa Park with a number of new signings coming through the door as the club look to strengthen their squad ahead of Champions League football next season.

The likes of Amadou Onana, Ian Maatsen, Ross Barkey and Jaden Philogene have all come in whilst club record signing Moussa Diaby has departed for Saudi side Al-Ittihad.

Aston Villa close in on Mason Cotcher signing

It’s not all about the first team at Villa and they are also looking to strengthen their academy and make signings for the future.

Romano has reported that they have agreed a deal with Sunderland for 17-year-old striker Cotcher who will sign a contract at Villa Park until 2027.

He took to X.com and said:

“Understand Aston Villa have now agreed on deal to sign England U17 striker Mason Cotcher from Sunderland. Contract until June 2027 to be signed today at #AVFC.”

Sunderland will be compensated when Cotcher signs his first professional contract because of their role in his development.

Cotcher, who has two caps for England’s under-17s made six appearances in the under-18 Premier League last season, scoring three goals, whilst he also made one appearance in the Premier League 2.

In total the 17-year-old has made 27 appearances for Sunderland under-18s, scoring nine goals, and he’s also featured in the youth teams at Manchester United, Arsenal and Leeds.

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Villa lost Omari Kellyman from their academy earlier this summer with the 18-year-old joining Chelsea in a deal worth £19m.

It remains to be seen if Unai Emery’s side will do any further business in the window, and they one final pre-season game against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday before they kick of their campaign away at West Ham on August 17th.

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]]> https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/09/aston-villa-set-to-sign-mason-cotcher-from-sunderland/feed/ 0 1597272 Aston Villa ace has asked his advisors to facilitate Villa Park exit https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/07/jhon-duran-still-wants-west-ham-move/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/07/jhon-duran-still-wants-west-ham-move/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:05:03 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1597004 Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran has asked his advisors to try and find a solution so that he can join West Ham according to reports. Duran was linked with a move to Chelsea earlier this summer but their interest cooled and the Blues have subsequently agreed a deal worth £35m with Atletico Madrid to sign Samu […]

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Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran has asked his advisors to try and find a solution so that he can join West Ham according to reports.

Duran was linked with a move to Chelsea earlier this summer but their interest cooled and the Blues have subsequently agreed a deal worth £35m with Atletico Madrid to sign Samu Omorodion.

The Hammers had a bid rejected earlier this summer for the Colombian and have subsequently completed the signing of Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund.

Duran asks advisors to find solution as he seeks Villa exit

The Colombian joined Villa from MLS side Chicago Fire in January 2023 and made 37 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring eight goals as Villa qualified for the Champions League.

Villa have been busy in the window as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of their Champions League campaign and have signed the likes of Ian Maatsen, Amadou Onana and Jaden Philogene, whilst club record signing Moussa Diaby has left to join Saudi side Al-Ittihad.

Jhon Duran in action for Aston Villa.
Duran has been linked with moves to both Chelsea and West Ham this summer.

The future of Duran remains unclear given so far no suitors have been prepared to meet Aston Villa’s £40m valuation.

However, ExWHUemployee has said via Patreon that Duran, who was part of the Colombia squad that made the Copa America final wants the move to the London Stadium and has asked his advisors to find a solution in order to make it happen.

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It’s unclear whether West Ham are still looking for another striker having signed Fullkrug, but with the start of the season and the end of the window drawing closer Duran could find himself in an awkward situation where he’s still at Villa having made it very clear that he wishes to leave the club.

It would appear that West Ham’s main priority is a new right back and they have most recently been linked with a move for Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier.

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]]> https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/07/jhon-duran-still-wants-west-ham-move/feed/ 3 1597004 Chelsea submit offer for 21-year-old Bundesliga hotshot as hunt for new striker continues https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/07/30/chelsea-and-aston-villa-make-offers-for-beier/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/07/30/chelsea-and-aston-villa-make-offers-for-beier/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:29:38 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1596014 Chelsea have submitted an offer for Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Beier according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. The Blues have been active in the window so far with seven new faces coming through the door, whilst goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and teenage defender Aaron Anselmino are set to complete their moves to the club. Despite signing Marc Guiu from […]

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Chelsea have submitted an offer for Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Beier according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.

The Blues have been active in the window so far with seven new faces coming through the door, whilst goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and teenage defender Aaron Anselmino are set to complete their moves to the club.

Despite signing Marc Guiu from Barcelona the Stamford Bridge outfit are reportedly still in the market for a striker to compete with Nicolas Jackson, and have been strongly linked with Victor Osimhen again this week.

Chelsea submit offer for Beier

The Blues, who are currently on their pre-season tour of America have been linked with a host of names across Europe as they look for a new striker.

Reports on Tuesday had suggested Chelsea and Napoli are in talks over a potential swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and Osimhen, but they have reportedly made an offer for another striker.

Sky Germany’s Plettenberg has reported that Chelsea and Aston Villa have submitted “concrete” offers for 21-year-old Beier who has a release clause of £25m.

He took to X.com and said:

“Chelsea and Aston Villa have submitted concrete offers to Maximilian Beier  Two more top clubs from abroad have made contact in the last hours.

“Leverkusen, still in the race. But no club has started negotiations with Hoffenheim yet. No total verbal agreements with the player have been reached.

“Final decision within the next 14 days. The 21 y/o talented striker with a release clause of €30m. @SkySportDE.”

Beier scored 16 Bundesliga goals in his debut league campaign in Germany last season and was part of the Germany squad at Euro 2024.

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The German international can play anywhere across the front line, and such versatility is likely to be attractive to potential suitors.

Villa will likely only make a serious move if they are able to offload Duran, who has been linked with a move to West Ham, whilst with Chelsea it seems that almost anything is possible in the transfer market.

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]]> https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/07/30/chelsea-and-aston-villa-make-offers-for-beier/feed/ 0 1596014 Aston Villa want to keep player who started ten Premier League games last season amid interest from La Liga https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/07/27/aston-villas-moreno-attracting-interest-from-la-liga-trio/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:01:17 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1595613 Aston Villa left back Alex Moreno is attracting interest from Villarreal, Valencia and Seville according to Football Insider. Villa have been busy in the window and have made a number of signings as they look to strengthen Unai Emery’s squad ahead of Champions League football next season. The most recent arrival was midfielder Amadou Onana […]

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Aston Villa left back Alex Moreno is attracting interest from Villarreal, Valencia and Seville according to Football Insider.

Villa have been busy in the window and have made a number of signings as they look to strengthen Unai Emery’s squad ahead of Champions League football next season.

The most recent arrival was midfielder Amadou Onana from Everton in a deal worth £50m, whilst the likes of Ian Maatsen, Jaden Philogene and Ross Barkley have all arrived.

Moreno attracting interest from La Liga

It isn’t just about incomings at Villa Park and a number of players are also expected to leave the club to help balance the books.

Villa have already sold club record signing Moussa Diaby to Saudi side Al-Ittihad after just one season at the club and it now appears Moreno is heading towards the exit door.

Alex Moreno in action for Aston Villa.
Moreno started ten Premier League games last season.

Moreno joined Villa from Spanish side Real Betis in January 2023, but he played second fiddle to Lucas Digne last season and the arrival of Maatsen has seemingly pushed the Spaniard further down the pecking order, and it would appear he’s now third choice at left back.

According to Football Insider Moreno is keen on a return to La Liga with the likes of Villarreal, Seville and Valencia all interested in his services.

The reports also adds that Villa are trying to persuade the 31-year-old to stay at the club, but could be forced to sell him if he pushes for a move away.

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Moreno has made 43 appearances to date for Villa, but only started ten Premier League games last season as Villa secured a top four finish.

Emery’s side are still looking to add more signings and have most recently been linked with a move for Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix, who had a spell at Chelsea in the 2022/2023 season and spent the last campaign on loan at Barcelona.

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]]> 1595613 £40m rated Premier League star disrespects current employers with gesture on social media https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/07/27/duran-makes-west-ham-gesture-on-instagram-live/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:59:18 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1595604 Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has seemingly disrespected the club after he made an “irons” gesture on Instagram live. The Colombian who arrived from MLS side Chicago Fire in January 2023 is expected to leave Villa after just 18 months at the club. The 20-year-old played backup to Ollie Watkins last season, and most notably […]

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Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has seemingly disrespected the club after he made an “irons” gesture on Instagram live.

The Colombian who arrived from MLS side Chicago Fire in January 2023 is expected to leave Villa after just 18 months at the club.

The 20-year-old played backup to Ollie Watkins last season, and most notably scored twice in the 3-3 draw with Liverpool at Villa Park.

Duran makes West Ham gesture on Instagram live

The Villa man had been strongly linked with a move to Chelsea earlier in the summer, but the west London club have cooled their interest after carrying out a number of background checks on the striker.

It now seems that Duran could be heading to Chelsea’s London rivals West Ham, and they are pressing ahead with a deal for the Colombia international.

The Hammers saw a bid worth £32m with a sell on clause plus youngster Lewis Orford rejected, but the London Stadium outfit haven’t given up hope.

Jhon Duran in action for Aston Villa.
Duran is expected to leave Villa this summer.

Villa are believed to want £40m which would see them more than double their money having spent £18m to bring the striker to the Premier League.

West Ham are in the market for a forward with Michail Antonio, who has led the line for the past couple seasons not exactly prolific or getting any younger.

Duran appeared to drop a hint on a recent Instagram live as he made the “irons” symbol which is synonymous with West Ham and it seems he wants to join the club.

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This is unlikely to go down well with his current employers given a deal has yet to be agreed between the two clubs.

If Duran does complete a move to east London he’s certainly got the potential to become the regular goalscorer West Ham are looking for, but despite his obvious talent there have reportedly been question marks over his attitude .

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]]> 1595604 Aston Villa confirm €60m sale of 25-year-old who spent one season at the club https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/07/25/moussa-diaby-completes-move-to-al-ittihad/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:15:46 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1595311 Saudi side Al-Ittihad have confirmed the signing of winger Moussa Diaby from Aston Villa on a five year deal. Diaby leaves Villa Park after just one season having joined in a club record deal from Bayer Leverkusen last summer worth a reported £51.9m. The 25-year-old played an important part as Villa qualified for the Champions […]

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Saudi side Al-Ittihad have confirmed the signing of winger Moussa Diaby from Aston Villa on a five year deal.

Diaby leaves Villa Park after just one season having joined in a club record deal from Bayer Leverkusen last summer worth a reported £51.9m.

The 25-year-old played an important part as Villa qualified for the Champions League, and he scored ten goals and provided nine assists in 54 appearances in all competitions.

Diaby completes Al-Ittihad move

The winger had the opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League last summer and opted for the Premier League, but he’s now completed the switch a year later.

Diaby took to social media to thank Villa fans for everything and said that he always gave his best for the club.

He wrote on X.com:

“Villans, thank you for everything. It’s time to say goodbye.

“I’ve always given my best to help the club and the team, and we’ve had some great moments that will stay in my memory. We’ve had a fantastic season, with moments of joy and happiness.”

Diaby will wear the number 19 shirt at Al-Ittihad and will have the likes of N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema as his team-mates.

Upon completing his move, the Frenchman said he was thrilled to be at the club and was looking forward to being part of the project.

“I am thrilled to join Al-Ittihad and be part of a project that aims to build a strong team reflecting the club’s rich history and values,” Diaby said.

Villa are thought to have received in the region of €60m for Diaby and they have already made a number of signings as they get their squad ready for the demands of Champions League football.

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Amadou Onana completed his £50m move from Everton earlier this week, whilst Ian Maatsen, Ross Barkely and Jaden Philogene have also joined the club.

Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea arrived from Juventus as part of a swap deal for Douglas Luiz, and Villa have now been linked with a move for Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix.

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]]> 1595311 Aston Villa set to complete £50m signing of Premier League star this weekend https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/07/17/onana-to-complete-villa-move-this-weekend/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/07/17/onana-to-complete-villa-move-this-weekend/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:36:49 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1594484 Aston Villa are expected to complete the £50m signing of Everton midfielder Amadou Onana this weekend according to reports. Villa have been busy this summer as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of a Champions League campaign next season. Ian Maatsen, Ross Barkley, Samuel Iling Junior, Enzo Barrenechea and Lewis Dobbin have all arrived […]

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Aston Villa are expected to complete the £50m signing of Everton midfielder Amadou Onana this weekend according to reports.

Villa have been busy this summer as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of a Champions League campaign next season.

Ian Maatsen, Ross Barkley, Samuel Iling Junior, Enzo Barrenechea and Lewis Dobbin have all arrived whilst Jaden Philogene is set to complete his return to the club imminently from Hull City.

Villa to complete Onana deal this weekend

Villa agreed a deal last weekend with Everton worth £50m for the Belgium international, and he’s some what of a marquee signing for the club.

The Telegraph report that Onana is set to complete his move to Villa Park this weekend and will undergo a medical at the club’s training ground following his break after Euro 2024.

Amadou Onana applauds the Everton fans.
Onana is set to complete his switch to Villa this weekend.

The report adds that the 22-year-old, who was a key target for Unai Emery will sign a long term contract at the club, and is set to be available for Villa’s pre-season tour of America later this month.

Onana arrived at Everton from French side Lille in 2022 and has impressed over his two seasons at Goodison Park, with his performances seeing him linked with moves to Chelsea and Arsenal.

The Belgian made 37 appearances in all competitions for the Toffees last season, scoring three goals as the club finished 15th following a points deduction.

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Onana is likely viewed as a replacement for Douglas Luiz after the Brazilian moved to Juventus, and Villa have a strong set of options in the middle of the park, which includes the likes of Youri Tielemans, John McGinn and Boubacar Kamara.

However, Villa could be set to lose Moussa Diaby just a year after signing him, with Al-Ittihad in advanced talks over a move for the 25-year-old, who picked the Premier League over going to Saudi Arabia last summer.

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Saudi side Al-Ittihad are pushing to sign Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

Diaby arrived at Villa Park in a club record deal worth up to £52m last from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, and played a key role as Unai Emery’s side secured a top four finish.

Villa have been busy in the market so far as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of their Champions League campaign next season.

Al-Ittihad pushing to sign Diaby

Diaby had the opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League last summer, but it appears after just one season at Villa Park he could be set to make the switch.

The 25-year-old made 54 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring ten goals and proving nine assists.

Jacobs has reported that Al-Ittihad are now pushing to sign the Frenchman and they have offered him a salary of close to €15m with bonuses.

He took to X.com and said:

“Al-Ittihad pushing to sign Moussa Diaby, Diaby offered a salary of close to €15m with bonuses.

“Fee not yet agreed, but Ittihad offer closer to Villa’s €70m+ valuation, structure of the deal key. 

“Diaby wasn’t in the squad for Walsall friendly.”

Jacobs adds that Diaby is still part of Emery’s plans but the club would sanction a sale if the money on offer was to good to turn down.

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If Diaby does leave, Villa already have options to replace him having signed wingers Jaden Philogene and Samuel Iling-Junior, and the potentially lucrative transfer fee could be used to help pay for Amadou Onana who is close to completing his £50m move from Everton, or improve other areas of the squad.

Al-Ittihad have recently appointed former Manchester United defender Laurent Blanc as their new manager, and if Diaby does complete his move to the club he will be playing with the likes of N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema.

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Al-Ittihad are in advanced talks with Aston Villa over a move for Moussa Diaby, with the Saudi side optimistic of getting a deal done according to reports. 

Diaby joined Villa last summer in a club record deal from Bayer Leverkusen reportedly worth an initial £43m.

The 25-year-old made 54 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring ten goals and providing nine assists as Unai Emery’s side qualified for the Champions League.

Diaby to swap Villa for Al-Ittihad

After just one season in the Premier League it appears Diaby could be set for a move to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad.

The Frenchman had the opportunity to go to Saudi last summer but chose a move to Villa instead, and is reportedly keen on making the switch this summer.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has reported talks between the two clubs are at an advanced stage and the package being discussed is more than €55m.

He took to X.com and said:

“Al-Ittihad are in advanced talks with Aston Villa for Moussa Diaby. Even though Villa’s starting point was not to sell, understand the package discussed is actually higher than €55m. Ittihad are cautiously optimistic.

“Villa won’t sell at €55m or close. The overall package would need to be €70m+, which is not far off what Al-Hilal paid for Neymar. If Diaby departs, it will be very good money for Villa.”

Aston Villa have been busy in the transfer market and have made a number of signings to strengthen their squad ahead of Champions League football next season.

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The likes of Ian Maatsen and Ross Barkley have joined the club, whilst Amadou Onana is close to completing his move from Everton, with Jaden Philogene also close to completing his return to the club from Hull City.

If Diaby does depart, Villa have plenty of other options including Philogene and Samuel Iling-Junior who could fill the void, but any transfer fee is likely to be reinvested into the squad to give the club the best possible chance of dealing with Champions League football.

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