Aston Villa transfer news LIVE: Eight released, big Williams update, Maddison valuation

Aston Villa are ‘finalising details’ on a move for Sevilla sporting director Monchi, it is claimed.

The transfer chief would reunite with Villa boss Unai Emery after the pair working together during a spell which included three successive Europa League titles between 2014 and 2016.

It was claimed on Thursday that Sevilla had reached an agreement with Monchi for the termination of his contract. Villa were said to need to pay a release clause of €3million (£2.6m) to appoint the Spaniard.

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Villa have been warned that they face losing out on former Tottenham player Giovani Lo Celso to Spanish giants Barcelona.

The Argentine playmaker has spent the last 18 months on loan at La Liga side Villarreal after struggling to cement a place in the Spurs first-team. The North London club spent £42m on the 27-year-old when he made the switch from Real Betis in 2020.

Lo Celso could leave Tottenham permanently during the summer transfer window and BirminghamLive understands that Lo Celso is amongst the list of targets that manager Unai Emery is keen to add to his ranks.

But reports in Mundo Deportivo, a Catalan-based news organisation, claim that manager Xavi ‘really likes’ Lo Celso as he fits the profile of player that he is looking for in his side.

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Aston Villa Women have confirmed the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar on a three-year deal, subject to international travel clearance and FA approval.

The 23-year-old will join upon the expiry of her contract with FC Twente, where she has spent the entirety of her senior career. Van Domselaar joins as Villa’s first signing of the summer transfer window, replacing the outgoing Hannah Hampton, who will leave following the expiry of her respective contract.

The Dutch international made her senior debut at club level in 2017 and then at international level later in February 2022. She was part of the Netherlands’ EURO squad last summer and came on as a substitute in their opening group game against Sweden for the injured Sari van Veenendaal.

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Manchester United have released former Aston Villa centre-back Axel Tuanzebe whilst also referencing his standout performance against Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.

The 25-year-old will leave Old Trafford at the end of June after coming through the club’s youth academy. He made 37 first-team appearances for the Red Devils.

Tuanzebe had three separate loan spells at Villa Park in 2018, 2019 and 2022. He made a total of 46 appearances having played in the Premier League and Championship for the Villans.

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The Premier League have decided against using the offside technology that was introduced in the World Cup last year.

The tournament in Qatar saw semi-automated technology in action. A chip was introduced in the heart of the match ball combined with FIFA’s semi automated offside technology, and a host of cameras generated a 3D image to determine whether the player was offside.

The image was then made visible for fans in the stadium on big screens and on live television broadcasts. UEFA have also used the technology through the recent European season.

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Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo is reportedly on Aston Villa’s transfer list as he searches for a new club this summer.

The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Liverpool but was restricted to just two appearances after sustaining a muscle injury that required surgery. He was then sidelined for three months.

Melo who is under contract until 2025 at Juve, is said to have an uncertain future following his return to the club. According to Tutto Juve, the Brazilian carries a €22million price tag and is on the “agenda” of Villa and Newcastle.

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Wales boss Robert Page has advised Brennan Johnson to ignore the transfer talk surrounding him amid interest from Aston Villa.

Villa are said to be one of the clubs showing an interest in the Nottingham Forest academy product. Johnson played a key role in helping Forest secure their place in the Premier League next season, with him scoring eight goals and assisting three times along the way.

Following an impressive campaign in the top-flight, Johnson will not be short of suitors. Along with Villa, Brentford are keen and the Bees have submitted a £30million bid for the 22-year-old.

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Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Japan’s Keito Nakamura but face competition from Liverpool and abroad, it is claimed.

The 22-year-old scored 14 goals and provided seven assists in 36 appearances for LASK last season. His performances helped the Austrian side qualify for the Europa League.

And according to MailOnline, Villa are interested in a summer move for Nakamura who can also play as a left-winger. As well as Liverpool, German giants Borussia Dortmund and French teams Lille, Reims and Lyon plus Dutch outfit Feyenoord have all been linked

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Tottenham have submitted a joint £50million bid for Aston Villa linked James Maddison and Harvey Barnes, it is claimed.

Both players have been linked with a move to Villa Park this summer after Leicester City’s relegation to the Championship. Newcastle have been heavily liked with Maddison whilst Spurs have also been mooted as being interested in the English duo.

And it now appears that the North London club may have stolen a march on both the Magpies and Villa. MailOnline claim that a £50m bid has been submitted by Spurs to sign both players – but Leicester are set to reject it.

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Aston Villa have a reasonable start to the Premier League season compared to most teams, on paper at least.

With the new fixtures released this morning for the upcoming season, fans will be looking through the calendar eagerly to pick out the big games over the next nine months. As always it’s vital to get a strong start to the league campaign and build momentum during the opening rounds.

And with four games before the first international break, this first block of fixtures will be a great indicator of who has had the best pre-season, the strongest transfer window, and the most beneficial summer break. But looking at their opening four games, Villa have a more comfortable start to the campaign than some, despite some tough fixtures.

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Aston Villa supporters have given their verdict on Jadon Sancho after a report linked him with a move to the club.

Sancho has been tipped to leave Manchester United this summer, reports Football Transfers. It is claimed that the Red Devils will let the player leave following a difficult two-year stint at Old Trafford.

The 23-year-old winger made the £73million switch to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 and has gone on to make 79 appearances in a United shirt. This past season, he made just 21 starts in the league, scoring six and assisting three.

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Aston Villa will make the trip to St James’ Park on the opening day of the 2023/24 season which has prompted Newcastle supporters to respond.

Unai Emery’s side will start their campaign away from home once again this season, with the match scheduled to take place on August 12 at 5:30pm. Villa were defeated 4-0 by Eddie Howe’s team on the road last October, before defeating the Magpies 3-0 in April.

Heading into the new season, both teams face a difficult first four games. Villa will welcome Everton the following weekend before a trip away to Burnley. Liverpool (A), Crystal Palace (H) and Chelsea (A) will follow.

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Aston Villa’s 2023/24 Premier League fixtures have been released ahead of what is expected to be an exciting campaign under Unai Emery.

His side will open the season away at Newcastle, before hosting Everton on the second matchweek of the season. We’re eight weeks away from the season kicking-off at Turf Moor as Burnley will play Man City on Friday, August 11.

Also on the opening weekend, Arsenal host Nottingham Forest, Brentford play Tottenham and Liverpool travel to Chelsea, before Man United welcome Wolves to Old Trafford on Monday Night Football.

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Villa’s supposed opening-day opponents have been revealed, if a leaked Premier League fixture list is to be believed.

The games appeared on social media last night, and have Villa heading for Bramall Lane on Saturday, August 12, to play promoted Sheffield United.

Just how reliable the “leak” is we will discover later, but does the Blades away suit? Tell us in the comments section…

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The fixtures are out later, the transfer window is now open… so just how would a dream summer of business look for Unai Emery? We have taken a look at how Villa could be transformed before the window slams shut at teatime on September 1.

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Villa haven’t been to Luton’s homely little stadium since a League Cup defeat in August 2016. The Hatters prevailed 3-1 that day, after Jorda Ayew had given the visitors the lead.

You have to go back to the 1991/92 season for when the teams were last in the same league – and to 1989 for when Villa last won at the venue.

However, you will all have your own favourite away grounds, let us know yours in the comments section.

And welcome to BirminghamLive’s coverage of Premier League fixtures release day.

There’ll be no trips to Leicester, Southampton or Leeds this time round – but newly-promoted clubs Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town are back on the fixtures list.

We’ll bring you all the news as it breaks and all the best analysis.