Every player linked to and from Villa Park this summer ahead of a big transfer window for Aston Villa.
The 2023/24 campaign was a great success for Unai Emery’s side. The club successfully built upon their success from the previous season and qualified for Champions League football.
However, this summer will be equally as challenging if they want to maintain their place near the top of the Premier League.
Multiple players have been linked to and from Villa as Emery prepares to shape the squad for the upcoming season.
In this article, you will find every rumour that has involved Villa since the start of May. As the transfer window progresses, this list will be updated.
Goalkeepers linked to Aston Villa
With Emi Martinez firmly Villa’s number one, it seems as if the Birmingham outfit may now prepare for their long-term future. England Under 17 international Douglas Lukjanciks was linked to Villa for £10 million from Everton.
Defenders linked to Aston Villa
Mario Hermoso is linked to Villa in the hope that he will solve their defensive woes. The Atletico Madrid defender is available for free this summer with his contract set to expire.
Villa have now reportedly entered the race for Denzel Dumfries. The Inter Milan full-back would offer much-needed experience and could be available for £26 million.
Another defender Villa have shown interest in is Ronald Araujo. The Barcelona centre-back has been vital to the club over the years and the Spanish giants could demand £68 million for the Uruguayan.
Archie Brown is a potential signing for Villa this summer. The left-back makes his trade for Belgian side Gent. Villa will have to compete with Crystal Palace for his signature.
Midfielders linked to Aston Villa
Premier League sensation Michael Olise is subject to plenty of interest this summer. The Crystal Palace midfielder was on fire in the second half of the season as the capital side ended on a high note. Reports in May stated that Villa were leading the race for Olise’s signature ahead of Arsenal and Man United.
Villa have been linked to Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher during May. The England international’s contract is up next year with the situation yet to be resolved. £50 million was reportedly their asking price. However, this could drop as the summer progresses.
Former Villian Ross Barkley has been linked with a return to Villa Park. The midfielder was Luton’s standout player in the Hatters’ Premier League run. It is believed that Man United are also interested.
Adrien Rabiot is reportedly a target for Aston Villa with Emery looking to reunite with the midfielder. The Frenchman is a free agent but the Birmingham outfit will once again be up against Man United.
Wingers linked to Aston Villa
Aston Villa are reportedly admirers of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. An exclusive report from Aston Villa News in early May suggested that a move could be on. Nico Williams would cost Villa at least £50 million.
Alper Yilmaz was linked to Villa in early May. Playing predominantly on the wing, Yilmaz can play in various positions across the pitch. Currently making his trade at Turkish side Galatasaray, around £21 million is believed to be enough for the upcoming talent.
Former Premier League sensation Wilfred Zaha was linked to Villa in mid-May. The winger left England and Crystal Palace and now plays for Galatasaray in Turkey. However, the report suggests that the Ivory Coast international is keen to return to the Premier League.
Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville has been linked to Aston Villa. He is believed to be a player that Emery likes. Now Leeds are set to stay in the Championship, it remains to be seen if they will make a move.
Matias Soule is another potential Villa signing. The winger was linked to the Birmingham side in late May. Soule has plenty of potential suitors but Juventus are eyeing at least £30 million to depart with the attacker.
Strikers linked to Aston Villa
Jonathan David was another attacker linked to Villa in early May. The Lille striker is reportedly a target as the Birmingham outfit looks to increase the quality of their squad. However, Villa will have to battle with Man United for David’s signature.
Aziz Musibau has been linked to Villa. The youngster has been compared to Didier Drogba and is just 17 years old. Despite being watched by several sides in Europe, a £1.2 million fee could be enough to secure his services.
Which Aston Villa players have been linked away?
Jhon Duran was Villa’s saviour at the end of the season when he netted a late brace against Liverpool to pick up a vital point at Villa Park. However, in early May, Duran’s long-term future at Villa was questioned. With a host of strikers linked, Duran may have to make way.
Despite a series of great performances, Diego Carlos could leave Villa Park this summer. The defender’s sale could help ease the Birmingham outfit’s PSR fears. AC Milan are believed to be interested in Diego Carlos with Villa willing to listen to offers.
Douglas Luiz’s time at Villa Park could come to an end this summer. Due to PSR concerns, it is believed that the midfielder is the ‘most likely’ player to depart to raise funds. Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly interested in Luiz.
Philippe Coutinho is now an outcast at Villa. The midfielder spent much of the 2023/24 season out on loan to the Middle East. Now, it has been suggested that Emery may look to terminate Coutinho’s contract at Villa.
