John Townley
Aston Villa Correspondent at Birmingham Mail
Aston Villa correspondent for @Birmingham_Live | @ClaretBluePod | [email protected]
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birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley
Aston Villa will take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after ChristmasJohn McGinn of Aston Villa clashes with Romeo Lavia of ChelseaWhen the Premier League fixtures for the new 2025/26 season were released on Wednesday morning, one detail in particular caused great confusion. Football on Boxing Day is part of England's festive tradition, but there are currently no Premier League matches scheduled for December 26.
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birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley
Aston Villa are doing plenty of work behind the scenes in the transfer market as they look to provide Unai Emery with the best possible squad in time for the 2025/26 seasonJesus Rodriguez of Real Betis(Image: UEFA via Getty Images)The countdown to Aston Villa’s 2025/26 Premier League campaign is underway following the confirmation of their fixture schedule on Wednesday morning. Newcastle United will be Villa’s first opponents at home, followed by a trip to Brentford in the second matchweek.
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birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley
Aston Villa chief Monchi could receive an offer to return to SevillaAston Villa's president of business operations, Monchi (Image: PA)A consortium seeking to complete a takeover of Sevilla is looking to bring Monchi back to the club. The Spanish transfer guru has been working at Aston Villa for two years after leaving Sevilla for the second time in his career.
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birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley
Marcus Rashford's stance on Aston Villa return is clear despite Barcelona setbackMarcus Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa(Image: Getty Images)Marcus Rashford wants to join Barcelona this summer, but his hopes of sealing a move may well have been damaged. That’s because Barcelona are edging closer to landing former Aston Villa target Nico Williams. The Athletic Club winger has reportedly agreed terms with Barça ahead of signing a six-year deal.
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birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley
Arsenal are reported to have have Ollie Watkins on their list of striker targets this summer transfer windowTime to cash in? Villa striker Ollie Watkins(Image: Ash Crowden/Shutterstock)Ollie Watkins’ value in the transfer market may be depreciating with every passing transfer window - but does that mean Aston Villa should look to sell? Watkins will turn 31 at the end of next year, and by then, he will have hoped to edge closer to joining the Premier League 100 club.
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Brilliant news for #AVFC and Unai Emery as Tyrone Mings signs a contract extension, valid until 2027. Mings, who didn't taste defeat in his 14 Premier League appearances last season, has been a stalwart in his six-and-a-half years at the club. https://t.co/yWdWvmU0xZ