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I’ve stumbled (gone out of my way to see what I said) across this today.
I wrote it when the pieces of the rebuild at #AVFC were still being put together.
Nice to see everything gather pace now.
Changes were needed, as Unai Emery said himself, and this squad is now more exciting than ever.
Why Aston Villa’s summer points towards a well-needed and timely rebuild, as opposed to a ‘nightmare’ window…
Losing key players is never a blessing, but it shouldn’t be seen as a curse either.
🟣 Read more here:
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#AVFC minute retention from last season down to 50.4% following exits for Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez.
Only #NFFC have had a bigger rebuild since 2021.
ALT Pie chart showing minute retention at Arsenal and Aston Villa before Gabriel Jesus joined Barcelona
#AVFC have retained 65.6% of their first team minutes from last season, the lowest of any team in the Premier League.
Spurs follow closely but that rebuild was needed. Villa have been pulled apart from a point of success.
Unai Emery’s side also have the lowest net spend in the Premier League…
One week until Deadline Day. It’s going to be busy…
Follow all the latest transfer news here: skysports.com/transfer-centr…
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UPDATE: Malmo have made an enquiry for Aston Villa striker Rory Wilson.
It’s understood they’re exploring a six-month loan deal for the Scotland U21 international, if they were to sell Erik Botheim before tomorrow’s Swedish transfer deadline.
Botheim is the subject of interest from Greece and Turkey.
Wilson has been attracting interest from clubs all over Europe this summer.
UPDATE: Halmstad BK have expressed their interest in Aston Villa striker Rory Wilson.
It’s understood #HBK, who are bottom of the Allsvenskan, are keen on a loan deal for the Scotland U21 international.
However, it’s believed Wilson, 20, has other options in Sweden and elsewhere.
A number clubs in the EFL and across Europe are monitoring his situation and considering making a move.
#AVFC
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Exclusive: #AstonVilla have agreed in principle a £30m package to sign Taylor Harwood Bellis from #Southampton. £25m guaranteed fee plus £5m in bonuses. More details to finalise but looks to be happening. More on @SkySportsNews. #avfc
🚨 EXCL: #AVFC are set to offer Ian Maatsen a new contract after #MUFC explored his potential availability before the deadline.
There was no contact between the clubs but Villa do not want to sell Maatsen.
He is expected to be offered new terms soon.
Story with @SkySportsLyall, @RobDorsettSky, @skysports_sheth & @DanyalHKhan 🤝
#AVFC break their transfer record for the second time in this window after confirming the £65m signing of Nicolas Jackson.
Fixed fee of £47.5m which could rise to £65m.
Deal also verbally agreed to sign Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for £47m. skysports.com/share/13578279
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Leão continua a dare priorità all’@AstonVilla: gli inglesi hanno rilanciato a 7.5 milioni a stagione l’offerta per l’ingaggio, ora si lavora per l’accordo definitivo con il @acmilan. Resta sempre sullo sfondo il @GalatasaraySK @SkySport
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#CrystalPalace in advanced talks to sign Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge. Enquired about Ecuadorian in winter window but now look set to pip #AVFC to defender. #CPFC skysports.com/football/live-…
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.@acmilan, Leao è tornato ad allenarsi in gruppo ma resta sul mercato: continua il testa a testa tra @AstonVilla e @GalatasaraySK
#AVFC have retained 65.6% of their first team minutes from last season, the lowest of any team in the Premier League.
Spurs follow closely but that rebuild was needed. Villa have been pulled apart from a point of success.
Unai Emery’s side also have the lowest net spend in the Premier League…
One week until Deadline Day. It’s going to be busy…
More here: skysports.com/football/news/…
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.@acmilan, Leao mai così vicino all'addio: trattativa in corso con l'Aston Villa
gianlucadimarzio.com/calciom…
“We have an issue with him, it is clear,” says Unai Emery regarding Ollie Watkins’ future at #AVFC.
“We had offers for him but he is our player.
“I don’t want to sell him but it can change if it is a good option for him, the club and I can replace him in the squad.”
Full quotes from pre-Brighton press conference here: skysports.com/football/live-…
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Excl. #AstonVilla have an interest in Tosin at #Chelseafc as one of their potential replacement options for Ezri Konsa, who looks #Arsenalfc bound. More on @SkySportsNews and SkySports.com #avfc #cfc
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Ajax have held talks to sign Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey.
It’s understood #AFCAjax are exploring the conditions of a deal and they’re considering making an official offer for the Jamaica international.
Bailey, 29, has one year left on his contract at #AVFC.
Hull City were close to signing him earlier in the window, but talks between the clubs stalled.
(w/@SkySports_Tim)
