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Aston Villa in fresh transfer claim for €20m-rated star as club stance emerges
Aston Villa has emerged as a potential destination for Genoa star Albert Gudmundsson.
That's according to Calcio Mercato who highlight that he has interest from the Premier League and the big teams in Serie A. The 26-year-old impressed in Serie B last season, providing 19 goal contributions in 38 games.
Gudmundsson has carried that form into the Italian top-flight this year and has attracted admirers. Calcio Mercato state that Villa and West Ham are interested along with Napoli and Roma.
Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz told he's the 'perfect midfielder' for Arsenal as transfer plan emerges.
Arsenal consider Douglas Luiz the "perfect midfielder" as they look to sign a new midfielder in January, it has been claimed.
The Aston Villa midfielder was subject of three deadline day bids from Arsenal in the summer of 2022. Luiz then put a stop to all speculation by signing a new long-term deal.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano states that Luiz has been on Arsenal's transfer list for more than two years. Luiz is "top target" for the club, and Mikel Arteta "really want and appreciate" the Brazilian.
Pau Torres makes 'serious' Aston Villa declaration and lifts lid on difficult adaptation
Pau Torres insists Aston Villa are serious about finishing higher than last season's seventh place.
Villa are currently fifth after claiming eight wins in 12 games and have breathing space in front of the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle so far. Unai Emery's side are also on a remarkable winning run at home having won their last 13 Premier League matches at Villa Park.
Torres has played a key role in Villa's progress this season and how Emery's team plays in possession. He has started all 12 Premier League games and scored his first goal for the club in the 1-1 draw with Wolves at Molineux.
Pep Guardiola suffers Erling Haaland set-back as Aston Villa snap at Man City's heels
Manchester City could be without Erling Haaland after it emerged the striker is to sit out Norway’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Scotland on Sunday at Hampden Park due to an injury.
The Citizens’ forward took a blow to his foot on Thursday when Norway beat the Faroe Islands 2-0 in a friendly in Oslo. City face Aston Villa on December 6 although a return date has not yet been confirmed.
Villa are fifth but only three points behind Pep Guardiola’s men and the Spaniard will not want to travel to Villa Park without his talismanic goal machine.
Aston Villa star hailed as 'genius' after being 'ignored' by Unai Emery
Youri Tielemans has been praised for his ‘mental strength’ after overcoming a stuttering start to his Aston Villa career by shining at international level.
The 26-year-old was singled out as ‘fantastic’ by manager Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco after the Red Devils’ 1-0 win over Serbia on Wednesday night. Tielemans won his 64th cap and is in line for another against Azerbaijan on Sunday.
That should certainly be the case in the opinion of former Belgium and Newcastle defender Philippe Albert who echoed Tedesco’s comments and even described Tielemans as ‘a genius’. "Due to the absence of Amadou Onana [on Sunday], there should not even be a debate about this," Albert told SudPresse, via Voetbalnieuws.
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins snubs Alan Shearer as best ever Premier League striker
Ollie Watkins has selected his top five Premier League strikers of all time.
The Aston Villa striker has been in form himself, netting 11 goals in 19 games in all competition. Watkins revealed Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is someone he idolises and has looked up to throughout his career.
Speaking on TNT Sports, the 27-year-old named Jermaine Defoe, Robin van Persie, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Alan Shearer and Henry in his top five of all time Premier League strikers.
Five most exciting transfer rumours for Aston Villa ahead of the January window
The January transfer window is looming and on the horizon for Aston Villa.
Several players have been linked with a move to Villa Park since Unai Emery took charge last year.
With that said, BirminghamLive takes a look at the top five of most exciting transfer rumours...
Posh watches, construction and Serie C - Paul Lambert's 20 Aston Villa transfers
Paul Lambert's three-year spell as Aston Villa manager was blighted by his struggles in the transfer market. His time at the Villa Park helm coincided with chairman Randy Lerner making financial cuts.
While there was one undoubted success in Belgium international Christian Benteke, many of the Scot's signings flopped in claret and blue. Back-up goalkeeper Jed Steer was the last to leave Villa Park this summer.
Here's a look at what became of his 20 permanent signings as Villa boss, a mundane and frustrating spell in charge which featured clashes with the press, the Bomb Squad and some very, very dour football
