Arda Güler (Real Madrid)
March 2025
Arda Güler is attracting renewed interest from Aston Villa, with director Monchi confirming their intent to sign the struggling Real Madrid playmaker.
Güler has played just 1,530 minutes since joining Madrid in 2023 after rejecting Barcelona. Monchi, who previously wanted him, remains keen—but the Turkish international reportedly prefers to stay and fight for his place.
Ardon Jashari (Club Brugge)
March 2025
Club Brugge may struggle to keep hold of Ardon Jashari this summer, with multiple Premier League and European clubs monitoring the 22-year-old’s progress.
Jashari impressed in the Champions League despite Brugge’s last-16 exit to Aston Villa. Although he extended his contract in January, Sky Sports reports at least three English clubs remain interested as the transfer window nears.
Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
March 2025
Chelsea and Aston Villa are interested in signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
With Milan open to offers, Chelsea scouts have monitored Maignan for over a year. Aston Villa view him as a potential long-term replacement for Emiliano Martínez.
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United / Aston Villa)
24 March 2025
Rashford will not return to Manchester United after his loan at Villa; the club plans to sell him permanently.
New manager Ruben Amorim has ruled Rashford out of future plans. United will look to strike a £60m deal with Aston Villa.
Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, Manchester United
Decision expected before June 2025
Aston Villa are undecided on activating a £40 million purchase option for on-loan forward Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has 4 assists in 9 games; he could return to United if Villa don’t exercise the clause.
