Marco Asensio (PSG)
August 2025
Villa are set to bid €20m for PSG winger Asensio, having agreed personal terms on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at Villa, is keen on a permanent return to the club.
Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa)
August 2025
Newcastle are set to sign Aston Villa’s Ramsey for £38m, making him their fourth major arrival of the summer. Eddie Howe, a long-time admirer, pushed for the deal after a failed earlier bid, with the 24-year-old expected to sign a long-term contract.
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
August 2025
Emmanuel Petit has urged Chelsea to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who is also a target for Manchester United. Villa previously rejected a loan offer from United. Martinez, valued at around £40m, could leave this summer. Petit believes he would be a great fit at Chelsea, praising his leadership, experience, and ability to inspire, despite prior controversies.
Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa)
July 2025
Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara has signed a contract extension keeping him at Villa Park until 2030. He had two years left on his original deal and was weighing his future based on Champions League qualification.
Despite missing out on the final Champions League spot, Villa convinced Kamara to commit long-term. The club’s faith in his development and future role proved key in sealing the extension, according to The Athletic.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
July 2025
Aston Villa have made it clear that striker Ollie Watkins is not for sale despite Manchester United’s interest. United also ruled out signing Alexander Isak, Sesko, or Jackson after sealing deals for Mbeumo and Cunha.
Villa told United Watkins is untouchable, regardless of price. Meanwhile, Isak has reportedly expressed interest in exploring new options. United will now consider alternative targets to avoid overspending after already investing £130m in their frontline.
Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Aston Villa)
June 2025
Coventry have agreed a deal worth over £3.5 million to sign right-back Kaine Kesler-Hayden, who impressed during his Preston loan spell last season and is now set for a permanent move.
The 22-year-old will undergo a medical soon. Stoke showed interest, but the opportunity to work under Frank Lampard swayed his decision. The fee will aid Villa’s PSR compliance.
Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa)
June 2025
Emi Martínez is pushing to join Manchester United from Aston Villa this summer, viewing a transfer to Old Trafford as a dream move and hoping to reunite with Argentina teammate Lisandro Martínez.
The 32-year-old, named best goalkeeper in two of the past three years, has attracted interest from Atlético Madrid and Milan but prefers United. Villa may sell due to financial constraints, though no formal bid has been made yet.
Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa > Manchester United)
July 2025 (Preseason Return)
Marcus Rashford plans to return to Manchester United’s preseason training in July if no transfer is finalized. United are open to offers but haven’t received formal bids despite interest from several European clubs.
Rashford is valued at around £40 million and prefers a Champions League club to boost his England chances. Amorim hasn’t decided whether Rashford will join the summer U.S. tour, and another loan isn’t ruled out if no sale materializes.
