Also known as: Aston Villa FC · the Villans
Aston Villa — English Premier League club that defeated Tottenham 3-1 and played Coventry in Carabao Cup competition.
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Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. …
Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa’s RogersJoy Online
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. …
Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa’s RogersThe Chronicle
Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is poised to join Aston Villa in a deal worth £38m. …
Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa moveThe Chronicle
Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is poised to join Aston Villa in a deal worth £38m. …
Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa moveThe Ghanaian Times
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal. …
Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston VillaDaily Guide
… Brighton begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign at home against Aston Villa on August 23. …
Brighton Sign Croatia Defender Luka VuškovićIn Club- Record £46m DealJoy Online
… Morgan Rogers is Arsenal‘s preferred option in their search for a versatile forward, with the club’s efforts to sign the Aston Villa attacker set to accelerate once his participation at the World Cup with England is over. …
Arsenal agree fee for Trossard move to BesiktasJoy Online
Aston Villa have been warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record. …
Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda dealJoy Online
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal. …
Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston VillaDaily Guide
Andrey Santos Manchester United have strengthened their midfield by completing the £48 million signing of Brazilian international Andrey Santos from Chelsea, while negotiations for Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans are nearing completion. …
Manchester United Sign Andrey Santos, Close In On TielemansNigeria came from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at home in their opening Group L match of AFCON 2027 qualifying. Debutant Moses Usor scored the winning goal, and Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau next on Tuesday.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria came from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at home in their opening Group L match of AFCON 2027 qualifying. Debutant Moses Usor scored the winning goal, and Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau next on Tuesday.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the club remains confident of proving its innocence after being found guilty of the vast majority of 115 Premier League financial rule breaches, mostly involving inflated sponsorship revenue from connected companies and off-the-books payments. Al Mubarak said the Premier League process still has a long way to run and City will appeal, though sanctions are yet to be announced.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United borrowed an additional £90m and confirmed spending £191.7m on players this summer, with overall debt now standing at £1.15bn despite cost-cutting measures under minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe since 2024. The club's debt comprises historic debt of £578m, £200m outstanding on its revolving credit facility, and £375m in outstanding transfer fees.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says Mohammed Kudus was removed from the 24-man squad for upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco to allow the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder to recover fully after playing 70-plus minutes against Aston Villa. Queiroz said the decision was made in consultation with Kudus and that Mohammed Fuseini has taken his place.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz revealed that Mohammed Kudus withdrew from the squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia after playing 70-something minutes for Tottenham. Queiroz acknowledged the decision was made to allow Kudus to rest and recover, noting that national team coaches cannot control club-level decisions.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohammed Kudus has opted out of Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia to focus on his recovery at Tottenham Hotspur following a seven-month injury lay-off. The 26-year-old has communicated the decision to the Ghana Football Association and coach Carlos Queiroz.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, signed from Parma for around £30m in August, made key saves and distributed the ball effectively in Aston Villa's first Premier League win of the season against Tottenham, demonstrating he can fill the void left by departing Argentina number one Emiliano Martinez.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa's eighth win in nine Premier League games lifted them to fifth place, with goals from Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara securing victory over Tottenham. Spurs remain fourth from bottom and will turn focus to their Europa League final against Manchester United on 21 May.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Ayew came off the bench as Sheffield United lost to Fleetwood Town, while Caleb Yirenkyi started for Coventry City in their 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa in Carabao Cup third-round matches. Brandon Thomas-Asante remained an unused substitute for Coventry.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Philippe Coutinho, 34, has joined Santos FC until the end of the season, reuniting with Brazil team-mate Neymar at the club. Coutinho had been without a club since leaving Vasco da Gama in February after 81 appearances, while Neymar returned to his childhood club in January last year; this marks the first time the two friends have played together at club level.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Referees' chief Howard Webb admitted that VAR did not consider whether Enzo Fernández was offside when Erling Haaland's goal was awarded for Manchester City in Sunday's Manchester derby. Webb said he was "really disappointed" with the error made by VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus, who failed to identify that Fernández interfered with opponents while in an offside position.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sheffield United have signed 34-year-old Jordan Ayew, who has won 124 caps for Ghana, on a free transfer until the end of the season after he left Leicester City following their League One relegation.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Luis Enrique says PSG must step out of its "comfort zone" to win a third successive Champions League title, joining only Real Madrid, Ajax, and Bayern Munich in that achievement. The coach backs his team despite a slow Ligue 1 start, saying they deserve better results and that small defensive improvements will pay dividends.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has completed his move to Sheffield United on a one-year contract as a free agent after his Leicester City deal expired. The 34-year-old forward, who captained Ghana at the World Cup, joins the Championship club to complete their 25-man squad.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana international Jordan Ayew joined Championship side Sheffield United on a one-year deal, with the 34-year-old eager to help the club achieve success after being without a club since his Leicester City contract expired.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Ayew has signed for Sheffield United as a free agent following his contract expiration at Leicester City for the 2026/27 season. Manager Chris Wilder said the 34-year-old, who captained Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, brings experience and can have an impact at the club like previous free agent signings.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has signed a one-year deal with EFL Championship side Sheffield United on a free transfer after leaving Leicester City. The 34-year-old brings Premier League experience from previous clubs including Aston Villa, Swansea City, Crystal Palace and Leicester City.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said he is not feeling added pressure to win the Champions League in his second spell at the club ahead of their opener against Inter Milan today. Mourinho stated that his current spell has nothing to do with his first stint, when the Champions League eluded him, and that Real Madrid need to reach stability to achieve something great.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jordan Ayew, a 34-year-old free agent since July after his Leicester City contract expired, is close to signing with an English Championship club, with Sheffield United appearing the frontrunner alongside interest from Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Big-money summer transfers create immediate betting market expectations that football rarely delivers in the opening weeks of the season, creating potential opportunities for those who can distinguish genuine improvement from excitement surrounding new arrivals.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
England international Ollie Watkins marked his Saudi Pro League debut with a goal as Al-Hilal beat Al-Ahli 3-0. The 30-year-old, who joined from Aston Villa for £51m, was introduced at half-time and headed home Sultan Mandash's cross near the end of the match.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Harvey Elliott, a 23-year-old Liverpool midfielder, has joined La Liga side Valencia on loan for the remainder of the season with no option or obligation to buy. This marks the second consecutive season Elliott has been loaned out by Liverpool, following a stint at Aston Villa last year.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Aston Villa have signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for €55 million and English defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton in a deal reaching £29 million, as manager Unai Emery strengthens the squad.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bukayo Saka scored in the 59th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Arsenal over Aston Villa in the Premier League, lifting Arsenal to six points. Villa remain pointless after the loss and are without a goal.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has joined La Liga side Valencia on loan until the end of the season, with no option or obligation for a permanent transfer. This is Elliott's second consecutive season on loan after spending the previous campaign at Aston Villa.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Folarin Balogun decided not to proceed with a renegotiated £40m transfer from Monaco to Everton after a medical issue. Everton signed Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City on transfer deadline day.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record that takes City's spending to a Premier League-record £458m this window. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for £107m, had requested to leave after becoming unsettled at Stamford Bridge.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6m (10m euros). Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and scored 32 goals in 123 appearances, had fallen down the pecking order due to injury and competition from other forwards.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have accepted offers from Tottenham for wingers Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo, and from Italian side Como for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, with the trio expected to leave subject to agreeing personal terms.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →