Fraser Spinney Archives: 07/2024

Aston Villa have made a surprise move in the transfer window by triggering a clause they inserted in a deal to sell an academy star last summer.

Aston Villa number one Emi Martinez is set to play his third major international final in a row after he helped Argentina to a 2-0 win over Canada in the Copa America semi-final.

Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi may have scored the goals as Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the Copa America semi-final, but special praise was again reserved for Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez.

Aston Villa president of football operations Monchi has delivered a 12-word message following the start of pre-season training.

Aston Villa could be set to make a huge profit on a player they only signed in January 2023 as a new club join the race for his signature.

Aston Villa players returned to Bodymoor Heath on Monday as the club began their pre-season training ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Ezri Konsa stepped up to fill the void left by Marc Guehi’s suspension in England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Switzerland on Saturday.

Aston Villa have now learned the price they will have to pay if they are to sign a transfer target who has lit up the Euros this summer.

The arrival of Ross Barkley at Aston Villa could prove to be the perfect business to help with a talented young player’s integration into the side.

It is not just the Aston Villa playing squad that is undergoing changes ahead of the new season but the stadium too.