The club's recruitment in the past 18 months can be put in two clear categories - 'potential players' are important to their business model

Aston Villa Sound Out Porto Striker Samu Aghehowa in £55m Transfer EnquiryAston Villa have made an approach over a summer move for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, with a formal enquiry lodged for the

GiveMeSport says Watkins is aware of United's interest and would be open to moving to Old Trafford, despite their fallen status. It would represent a major step down from Unai Emery's Villa, but Watkins is willing to make the switch.

Stevenage have signed goalkeeper Filip Marschall from Aston Villa on a permanent deal. The 22-year-old began his career at Villa and was part of the side who won the FA Youth Cup in 2021. Marschall previously had loan spells at Gateshead,

Premier League Aston Villa have been contending with interest in their goalkeeping department from the likes of Manchester United for World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez. However, an ambitious League One side have now swooped to secure a goalkeeper from the club.

Aston Villa could make a shock move for Werder Bremen star Romano Schmid, according to The Guardian - with the club 'monitoring' the midfielder as Unai Emery looks to bolster his ranks in the west Midlands ahead of what will undoubtedly be another tense and testing season for the Spaniard.