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Aston Villa transfers

Live targets, likely exits and completed deals—rated as the evidence changes.

Active: 9
Arrivals: 8
Departures: 6
Done: 5

8.5

Emiliano Martínez

→ Chelsea

8.5

Nicolas Jackson

→ Aston Villa

7.0

Pervis Estupiñán

→ Aston Villa

Ratings update as bids, agreements and trusted reports emerge.

10.0/10

Official

Up from 7.5 today

What changed

Official confirmation on record. · 13h ago

First reported

22 Aug

Leon Goretzka

BayernAston Villa

The Transfer Desk's View

Aston Villa have successfully signed Leon Goretzka on a free transfer. Multiple high-tier sources, including BBC Sport and The Athletic, have confirmed the deal, indicating a smooth progression from initial talks through to official confirmation.

Evidence 8.5/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Source strengthStrong

Transfer stageOfficial

Main blockerNone — done

Coverage

4 reports

2 high-trust sources

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Story momentum

Done

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10.0/10

Official

What changed

Completed signing on record. · 2d ago

First reported

2 Jul

Ezri Konsa

Aston VillaArsenal

The Transfer Desk's View

The underlying reporting supports a completed move. The destination's recorded squad priorities are considered, but cannot substitute for transfer evidence.

Evidence 10.0/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Source strengthStrong

Transfer stageOfficial

Main blockerNone — done

Coverage

18 reports

2 high-trust sources

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Story momentum

Done

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New bid

8.5/10

Heating up

Up from 7.5 today

What changed

fee agreed reported. · 10h ago

First reported

26 Aug

Emiliano Martínez

Aston VillaChelsea

The Transfer Desk's View

The reporting is advanced; the next decisive step is agreement, medical or announcement.

Evidence 8.5/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Source strengthStrong

Transfer stageAdvanced talks

Main blockerAwaiting medical / announcement

Coverage

11 reports

2 high-trust sources

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Breakthrough

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8.5/10

Heating up

What changed

fee agreed reported. · 23h ago

First reported

19 Jul

Nicolas Jackson

ChelseaAston Villa

The Transfer Desk's View

Aston Villa are reportedly nearing an agreement worth approximately £65m to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. Multiple tier-1 sources indicate a deal is close, suggesting advanced talks and a potential fee agreement. The next step would be a formal announcement.

Evidence 8.5/10 · Football fit 7.0/10

Source strengthStrong

Transfer stageAdvanced talks

Main blockerAwaiting medical / announcement

Coverage

4 reports

2 high-trust sources

Fan score

9.0 /10

1 vote

Story momentum

Breakthrough

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6.5/10

One to watch

What changed

fee agreed reported. · 1d ago

First reported

25 Aug

Rafael Leão

AC MilanAston Villa

The Transfer Desk's View

Aston Villa are reportedly nearing an agreement to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao. Sources indicate a deal is close, suggesting he is nearing an exit from Italy. However, player agreement and official confirmation are still pending.

Evidence 6.5/10 · Football fit 6.0/10

Source strengthModerate

Transfer stageTalks held

Main blockerAwaiting medical / announcement

Coverage

1 report

1 high-trust source

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3.5/10

Speculative

What changed

Aston Villa have asked about the defender. · 2d ago

First reported

26 Aug

Jean-Clair Todibo

West HamAston Villa

The Transfer Desk's View

This is credible early interest only; there is no reported bid, agreement or medical.

Source strengthModerate

Transfer stageEarly interest

Main blockerAwaiting next step

Coverage

1 report

1 high-trust source

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Story momentum

New

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3.9/10

Speculative

First reported

26 Aug

Cody Gakpo

LiverpoolAston Villa

The Transfer Desk's View

This remains an early, weakly evidenced link; there is no firm move yet.

Evidence 3.9/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Source strengthWeak

Transfer stageInterest

Main blockerAwaiting next step

Coverage

1 report

0 high-trust sources

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Story momentum

Watching

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1.7/10

Nonsense

Up from 1.3 today

What changed

Recent denial. · 4d ago

First reported

20 Aug

Taylor Harwood-Bellis

Man CityAston Villa

The Transfer Desk's View

Aston Villa have reportedly monitored Taylor Harwood-Bellis as a potential replacement for Ezri Konsa. However, their initial bid was rejected by Southampton, indicating a significant hurdle in this transfer route.

Evidence 1.7/10 · Football fit 4.0/10

Source strengthStrong

Transfer stageEarly interest

Main blockerAwaiting next step

Coverage

2 reports

2 high-trust sources

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Story momentum

Cooling

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4.8/10

Speculative

What changed

Drift downward. · 5d ago

First reported

9 Aug

Endrick

Real MadridAston Villa

The Transfer Desk's View

The link is credible enough to watch, but a bid or direct talks still need confirming.

Evidence 4.8/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Source strengthStrong

Transfer stageInterest

Main blockerAwaiting next step

Coverage

4 reports

1 high-trust source

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Story momentum

Cooling

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10.0/10

Official

What changed

Official confirmation on record. · 12 Aug

First reported

13 Jul

Youri Tielemans

Aston VillaMan United

The Transfer Desk's View

The underlying evidence supports a completed move.

Evidence 10.0/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Source strengthStrong

Transfer stageOfficial

Main blockerNone — done

Coverage

26 reports

3 high-trust sources

Fan score

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Story momentum

Done

This story is closed. Done — final verdict.

6.0/10

One to watch

What changed

Multiple credible buyer-push reports. · 11 Aug

First reported

11 Aug

Anwar El Ghazi

Aston VillaRangers

The Transfer Desk's View

The link is credible enough to watch, but a bid or direct talks still need confirming.

Evidence 6.0/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Source strengthModerate

Transfer stageTalks held

Main blockerFee being negotiated

Coverage

1 report

1 high-trust source

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Story momentum

Heating up

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10.0/10

Official

What changed

Official confirmation on record. · 9 Aug

First reported

13 Jul

Lucas Digne

Aston VillaPSG

The Transfer Desk's View

The underlying evidence supports a completed move.

Evidence 10.0/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Source strengthStrong

Transfer stageOfficial

Main blockerNone — done

Coverage

7 reports

1 high-trust source

Fan score

— /10

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Story momentum

Done

This story is closed. Done — final verdict.

7.0/10

Heating up

What changed

Multiple credible buyer-push reports. · 19 Jul

First reported

13 Jul

Pervis Estupiñán

AC MilanAston Villa

The Transfer Desk's View

There is meaningful movement, although agreement is not yet established.

Evidence 7.0/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Source strengthStrong

Transfer stageTalks held

Main blockerFee being negotiated

Coverage

3 reports

2 high-trust sources

Fan score

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Story momentum

Heating up

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10.0/10

Official

What changed

Officially signed for Newcastle · 15 Jul

First reported

15 Jul

Jacob Ramsey

Aston VillaNewcastle

The Transfer Desk's View

Newcastle United officially announced Jacob Ramsey in August 2025.

Evidence 9.0/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Source strengthStrong

Transfer stageOfficial

Main blockerNone — done

Coverage

2 reports

2 high-trust sources

Fan score

— /10

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Story momentum

Done

This story is closed. Done — final verdict.