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Unai Emery confirms Aston Villa will not sign ‘world-class’ Premier League star

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed that the club will not be exercising their option to sign Liverpool loanee Harvey Elliott on a permanent basis.

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Villa discussing future of Liverpool loanee Elliott

Harvey Elliott will miss Aston Villa's Europe League trip to FC Basel on Thursday as boss Unai Emery continues to hold talks with the Liverpool loanee.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / December 10

Brazilian forward will travel to England soon to finalise Aston Villa transfer

Aston Villa are hoping to sign the Gremio attacker Alysson, and they are now close to getting the deal done. According to Radio Imortal, the Brazilian club is in the process of finalising the player’s move to the English club, and he is expected to travel to England in the coming days.

Aston Villa News / ESPN / December 10

Sources: Villa make $14M bid for Grêmio teen

Grêmio have received an official offer from Premier League side Aston Villa for 19-year-old striker Alysson Edward, sources told ESPN.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / December 10

Sources: Chelsea scout 10-goal striker with January move looking highly likely

Argentine striker Joaquín Panichelli has become one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe, with several elite clubs vying for his signature ahead of the January transfer window.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / December 9

Report: Chelsea and Aston Villa are interested in signing 23-year-old Ligue 1 ace

Chelsea and Aston Villa are looking to improve their attacking unit with the signing of Joaquin Panichelli, as per Fichajes. The 23-year-old has done quite well in Ligue 1 with Strasbourg.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 9

Aston Villa vs Arsenal 2-1: Arsenal Loss to Aston Villa Exposes Some Glaring Frailties

The Arsenal loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League at Villa Park on Saturday, December 6, threw the title race wide open as the final results read: Aston Villa vs Arsenal 2-1.

Carlo Ancelotti News / HITC / December 9

Carlo Ancelotti tips Arsenal to win the Premier League despite fierce competition

Arsenal’s Brazilian contingent will be pleased with what Carlo Ancelotti had to say about the club. Gabriel Magalhaes is already an important figure for Brazil, while both Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus are hoping to secure spots in the World Cup squad.

Arne Slot News / Caught Offside / December 9

Sources: Liverpool make Spanish manager their top target to replace Arne Slot

Tension continues to grow at Anfield, where a combination of disappointing results and mounting friction between manager Arne Slot and star forward Mohamed Salah has plunged Liverpool into turmoil.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 8

Aston Villa set to bid for £52m Champions League baller

Aston Villa have had a very strong season so far, and they are hoping to consolidate their position by making new signings in 2026. Midfield is an area that Unai Emery hopes to address, and in recent weeks, a leading target has been identified by club officials.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 8

Three Aston Villa players could leave in January

Aston Villa have had an excellent season so far, and they would ideally like to add players in January to improve their chances of a Champions League finish in the Premier League table.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / December 8

Report: Tottenham set to miss out on €80m transfer target after latest development

Three Premier League clubs, Tottenham, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa, look set to be disappointed in their pursuit of FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, as the Portuguese giants are determined to keep hold of their prolific forward beyond January.

Unai Emery News / Caught Offside / December 7

Report: Aston Villa could offer €60m for midfield sensation at Emery’s request

Aston Villa are interested in signing the Athletic Club Bilbao midfielder Mikel Jauregizar. The 22-year-old has done quite well in La Liga, and he has attracted the attention of the West Midlands club.

Mohamed Salah News / NBC Sports / December 7

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Mikel Arteta News / Caught Offside / December 6

0 shots, 0 key passes: Arteta needs to stop starting this Arsenal star after invisible performance vs Villa

Arsenal’s makeshift striker Mikel Merino had a very poor game against Aston Villa today, perhaps showing that Mikel Arteta needs to end this experiment.

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Manchester City vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups for December 6

Here are the confirmed lineups for both Manchester City and Sunderland ahead of their Premier League clash at 3 pm GMT today. City have had a mixed bag of results of late; however, their inability to keep clean sheets will be of major concern to Pep Guardiola and their fans.

Harvey Elliott News / Extratime Talk / December 5

Harvey Elliott Loan Move: Bad Business From Liverpool?

The Harvey Elliott loan move once again proved to be a costly one for Liverpool. A 1-1 draw in the Liverpool vs Sunderland Premier League match continued the Reds’ poor run overall.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / December 4

Liverpool Apparently Furious With Aston Villa For This Situation: Why The Birmingham Club Should Let The Player Leave

A new report from journalist Pete O’Rourke has indicated that Liverpool are closely monitoring Harvey Elliott’s situation during his loan spell at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa News / Field Level Media / December 4

Bay FC tab England's Emma Coates as head coach

Bay FC named Emma Coates, most recently the leader of England's Women's Under-23 national team, as its head coach on Thursday. She replaces Albertin Montoya, who was the coach of the expansion team when it entered the National Women's Soccer League two years ago.

Aston Villa News / The Equalizer / December 4

Bay FC tap Emma Coates to be next head coach

Bay FC have named England U-23 head coach Emma Coates as the club’s new head coach. Coates has been at the helm of the English U-23 side since 2023. She will become the second coach in Bay FC history.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / December 1

Everton Are Targeting This Fulham Star In January: Will He Be A Good Signing?

The 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday acted as a wake-up call for David Moyes, according to reports. Everton sit 14th in the Premier League, just four points away from the European spots.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / December 1

Aston Villa Want To Sign 17-Year-Old Defender: Is He A Good Signing?

Aston Villa are preparing to make a significant move in the January window. According to Dean Jones, the club is pursuing the signing of 17-year-old, highly rated midfielder Nathan De Cat from Anderlecht.

Ollie Watkins News / Total Apex Sports / December 1

Aston Villa Offer Ollie Watkins To Manchester United For £35m Sparks Fresh January Fever — How Real Is It?

Aston Villa reportedly offered Manchester United the chance to sign Ollie Watkins for £35m in January. The claim exploded across social channels on Monday and has already become the latest twist in a long-running transfer soap opera that links Watkins to Old Trafford. Headlines on social media are loud and brutal.

Arsene Wenger News / HITC / November 28

Referee Arsene Wenger once called ‘stubborn’ appointed for Chelsea vs Arsenal

Arsenal are set to head over to Stamford Bridge for a clash with Chelsea in the Premier League. Arsenal head to Stamford Bridge this weekend sitting six points clear at the top of the Premier League, a position few expected at this stage.