Aston Villa transfer news: Villa agree deal with Chelsea for Ian Maatsen | Football News

Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Chelsea for left-back Ian Maatsen. The fee for the 22-year-old is understood to be to be between £35m and £40m and it will rise with add-ons. Maatsen will sign a six-year deal at Villa Park with personal terms not expected to be an issue. Maatsen had a £35m…

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Conor Gallagher: Aston Villa set sights on move for Chelsea midfielder – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE INDEPENDENT Aston Villa are looking at Conor Gallagher as they attempt to boost the squad ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign, with Chelsea open to doing business due to Profit and Sustainability Rules. Bayern Munich are interested in a move for Crystal Palace’s Adam…

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Carl Ward: Aston Villa Women boss to step down to spend more time with family | Football News

Aston Villa Women boss Carla Ward is to step down at the end of the season. Ward has spent three years at Villa, establishing the club as a mainstay in the Women’s Super League following their promotion to the top-flight in 2020 under Gemma Davies. Following a ninth-placed finish in her opening season, Ward led…

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Mauricio Pochettino claims VAR has ‘damaged image of English football’ after Chelsea denied winner at Aston Villa | Football News

Mauricio Pochettino has claimed the use of VAR by match officials is “damaging the image of English football” after Chelsea were denied an incredible comeback at Aston Villa. Mauricio Pochettino’s men looked to be ending a horror week in style when Axel Disasi’s header in the fourth minute of time added on crashed in off…

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Fernando Alonso signs multiyear extension with Aston Martin

FILE – Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain walks in the paddock before the first free practice session at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, on April 5, 2024, ahead of Sunday’s Japanese F1 Grand Prix.  (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File) LONDON — Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signed a contract extension…

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Did Phil Foden’s hat-trick vs Aston Villa show Man City are slicker without Erling Haaland? – Premier League hits and misses | Football News

Foden show against Villa raises Haaland question Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa This was stunning from Phil Foden. Two goals from outside the box, including his first Manchester City goal direct from a free-kick, the…

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Douglas Luiz analysis: Unai Emery breaks down how the Aston Villa midfielder has improved thanks to greater freedom | Football News

Douglas Luiz was always capable of more and he knew it. But it is only under Unai Emery that the Brazilian has become the complete midfielder. It has been a key factor in taking Aston Villa to the brink of Champions League qualification this season. His comments during the international break about having “more freedom”…

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Match Officials Mic’d Up: Howard Webb reviews Liverpool vs Man City, West Ham vs Aston Villa and other VAR talking points | Football News

In the latest instalment of Match Officials Mic’d Up, PGMOL chief Howard Webb explains why Liverpool were not awarded a penalty late on against Manchester City, why West Ham were denied a late winner against Aston Villa, and more… In full: Webb’s analysis of Liverpool’s late penalty appeal Liverpool were not given a penalty by…

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Saudi Arabian GP: Fernando Alonso tops Practice Two for Aston Martin with Max Verstappen third | F1 News

Fernando Alonso put Aston Martin on top of the timesheets for the first time in the new 2024 Formula 1 season as the Spaniard and Mercedes’ George Russell both outpaced Max Verstappen in Practice Two for the Saudi Arabian GP. Alonso, who finished only ninth at last week’s season-opening race in Bahrain, had already impressed…

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Premier League fixtures on Sky Sports: Watch Man Utd vs Liverpool & Arsenal vs Aston Villa exclusively on Sky in April | Football News

Manchester United vs Liverpool and Arsenal vs Aston Villa will be shown exclusively live on Sky Sports in April. An exhilarating race for the Premier League title continues on Sky Sports in April with league leaders Liverpool’s trip to face Manchester United – Jurgen Klopp’s final visit to Old Trafford as Reds boss in the…

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