Juventus are watching Sevilla midfielder Dodi Lukebakio.Lukebakio proved the matchwinner in the derby win against Real Betis last week with his successful penalty. La Gazzetta dello Sport says his form has brought him to the attention of Juve sports director Cristiano Giuntoli. Giuntoli was at the Olimpico in Rome on Friday, watching the draw between Italy and Belgium with Lukebakio on the p...Full Story »

The Saudi-based forward, who has been linked with a sensational return to former club Barcelona, is said to be closing in on a deal to snap up Japao Private Island. Neymar is set to buy a stunning private islandNeymar is said to be closing in on a £7million dealNeymar and pals could chill out in a jacuzzi The six-acre tropical hideaway is located off the port town of Angra dos Reis in sou...Full Story »

Manchester United battled for a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa that may well have bought under-fire manager Erik ten Hag time to right the ship.All eyes were on the Dutchman at Villa Park after their home humbling by Tottenham and Thursday’s problematic Europa League draw in Porto intensified talk about his place in the Old Trafford hotseat.Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sidestepped a question about ...Full Story »

Aston Villa had no interest in selling Jhon Duran last summer. The Colombia striker has been a revelation for Villa this season, having seen offers from West Ham and Chelsea turned down. AS says Bayern Munich, beaten by a Duran winner for Villa in midweek, had the youngster on their radar. PSG were also interested in Duran at the time, but Villa shunned all enquiries over the summer. The 2...Full Story »

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Unai Emery praised Jhon Duran after the striker sent himself into Aston Villa folklore by scoring the winning goal against Bayern Munich.Duran’s 79th-minute goal saw Villa produce a memorable repeat of their famous 1982 European Cup final victory over the German club as they won 1-0 in the Champions League at Villa Park.The Colombian continued his role of super sub, with a 79th-minute stri...Full Story »

Aston Villa produced a memorable repeat of their famous European Cup final victory over Bayern Munich as they won 1-0 in the Champions League at Villa Park.Villa beat the German club 42 years ago to lift Europe’s biggest prize when Peter Withe was the hero in Rotterdam.Jhon Duran was the matchwinner this time as he continued his role of super sub, with a 79th-minute strike his fifth goal a...Full Story »

Unai Emery acknowledged Aston Villa’s 2-2 draw at Ipswich was a fair result, but had hoped they would end the day joint-top of the Premier League.Villa looked set to warm up for Wednesday’s visit of Bayern Munich in the Champions League with another comeback victory after first-half efforts by Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins cancelled out Delap’s opener.Kieran McKenna’s n...Full Story »

A fine brace by Liam Delap earned Ipswich a fourth consecutive draw and denied Aston Villa the chance to go joint top of the Premier League.Villa looked set to warm up for Wednesday’s visit of Bayern Munich in the Champions League with another comeback victory after first-half efforts by Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins cancelled out Delap’s opener.Kieran McKenna’s newly promote...Full Story »

Emiliano Buendia hailed a special night after scoring his first goal since March 2023 as Aston Villa reached the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 win at Wycombe.Winger Buendia, who missed the whole of last season through injury, headed the opener before Jhon Duran tucked away a penalty to see off League One Wanderers, who hit a late consolation through Richard Kone.“It is a reall...Full Story »

Emiliano Buendia scored his first goal since March 2023 and Jhon Duran grabbed his fifth of the season as Aston Villa reached the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after a 2-1 win at Wycombe.Winger Buendia, who missed the whole of last season through injury, headed the opener before Duran tucked away a late penalty to see off League One Wanderers, who hit a late consolation through Richard Kone.Vi...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said his side’s first-half performance in their 3-1 win over Wolves was the “worst” of his reign at Villa Park.Villa appeared to be suffering a Champions League hangover against their midlands rivals as a lacklustre showing saw them trail to Matheus Cunha’s 25th-minute opener.But they came to life after the break and goals from Ollie Watkins, E...Full Story »

Sonia Bompastor’s first game in charge of Chelsea ended in a nervy 1-0 win against Aston Villa on the opening night of the Women’s Super League season at Kingsmeadow.Tasked with the unenviable job of succeeding Emma Hayes, under whom the Blues five consecutive WSL titles, the former Lyon manager saw her new side edge to an unconvincing victory courtesy of Johanna Rytting Kaneryd&rsqu...Full Story »

Unai Emery dedicated Aston Villa’s debut Champions League win over Young Boys to former striker Gary Shaw.Villa’s return to the top table of European football was overshadowed by Monday’s death of Shaw, a golden boy of the club’s past success at this level when he helped them to European Cup glory in 1982.Emery wanted his current crop before the game to win it for Shaw an...Full Story »

Aston Villa paid the perfect tribute to former striker Gary Shaw as they enjoyed a dream Champions League debut with a 3-0 win at Young Boys.Villa’s return to the top table of European football was overshadowed by Monday’s death of Shaw, a golden boy of the club’s past success at this level when he helped them to European Cup glory in 1982.Boss Unai Emery told his current crop ...Full Story »

  Spurs tried to sign Barcelona star Fermin Lopez Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur had reportedly shown interest in Barcelona and Spain star Fermin Lopez during the summer transfer window, however, Relevo reports that both the Catalan giants and the player rejected the bid. The Blaugrana are now preparing to offer the player a new deal. Chelsea remain interested in signing Dorgu ...Full Story »

Unai Emery admits he has a “challenge” on his hands to make the most of strikers Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins after both scored in Aston Villa’s 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Everton.Watkins struck his first two goals of the Premier League season either side of the break to cancel out Everton’s two-goal lead, given to them by Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.Du...Full Story »

Everton let slip a two-goal lead for a second successive week as Ollie Watkins’ brace and a stunning strike from Jhon Duran helped Aston Villa come from behind to earn a 3-2 win.The Toffees were looking to bounce back from their late collapse to Bournemouth and were two goals in front for the second week running courtesy of efforts from Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.Villa were st...Full Story »

Amadou Onana and substitute Jhon Duran were on target as Aston Villa returned to winning ways with a 2-1 Premier League win at Leicester.Ollie Watkins was twice denied by Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen but Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee saw his work pay off after Onana rounded off a well-worked move from a dangerous free-kick to give the visitors a half-time advantage.The King Power S...Full Story »

The Argentine joins Valencia on a season-long loan. Barrenechea left Juventus for Aston Villa just over two months ago. Villa paid €8 million plus €3 million in bonuses for the midfielder. Now Valencia have taken Barrenechea from Aston Villa on-loan for the rest of the season.Full Story »