Aston Villa are considering a summer move for Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson as they look to strengthen their attacking options following the departure of Jhon Duran. Jackson has previously worked with Villa manager Unai Emery at Villarreal and could be convinced to reunite with him at Villa Park. With only Ollie Watkins as their sole recognized center forward, Villa are in need of reinforcements and Jackson could be a valuable addition if his current club, Chelsea, decide to sell him. Other interested clubs, such as Atletico Madrid and Newcastle United, could also be in the mix for the talented striker's signature.
Premier League club Arsenal has set its sights on signing Aston Villa's star striker Ollie Watkins. However, this may prove to be a difficult task as Villa has rejected Arsenal's initial bid. Despite this, Arsenal is expected to make a better offer in hopes of securing Watkins for their team. Meanwhile, there are reports that Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr has reached a deal with Villa for another top striker, Jhon Duran. Villa, on the other hand, is determined to keep Watkins on their team and Arsenal's manager, Unai Emery, warned that it won't be an easy negotiation process.
As the January transfer window nears its end, Premier League clubs are scrambling to secure last minute signings. Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are all looking for reinforcements, with names like Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, and Mathys Tel being linked to potential moves. Meanwhile, ex-Barcelona star Neymar is set to make a return to his boyhood club Santos, and Saudi clubs are promising to make big moves in the coming days. Stay updated with Mirror Football for all the latest transfer news.
Aston Villa pulled off an unexpected victory against Manchester City, thanks to their strong defensive showing and organized play. Despite City's possession dominance, Villa held strong and goalkeeper Emi Martinez was barely tested. Could this performance lead to new interest in Villa's star striker Ollie Watkins?
The Premier League is heating up as Chelsea takes the lead against 10-man Southampton and Manchester City dominates over Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, Everton is beating Wolves and Liverpool struggles to keep up with a tie against Newcastle. Arsenal and Manchester United continue to remain scoreless while Aston Villa's Watkins doubles their lead against Brentford. Join the live updates with Emlyn Begley, Michael Emons, Joe Rindl and Tom Rostance. Commentaries of all matches are available on the "watch & listen" tab. Don't miss out on the action as football remains an unpredictable game.
Nine England players withdrew from the squad due to injuries and health concerns as the team traveled to Greece for their Nations League match. In the penultimate group game, England faced a tough competition from Greece, with both teams in contention for promotion. In the end, it was a close match, with Ollie Watkins scoring the sole goal for England after a brilliant assist from Noni Madueke. The win means England has secured a spot in the finals while Greece still has a chance to earn promotion with a draw. Fans can join the discussion on social media through the #bbcfootball hashtag or by texting the provided numbers.
In a thrilling Premier League match at Portman Road Stadium, Aston Villa showed their dominance as they secured a 2-1 lead over Ipswich Town in the first half. Ollie Watkins' impressive header secured their victory and proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in the league. Don't miss out on the latest updates and rumors for your favorite teams - sign up now for your personalized daily news.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has chosen to stick with the same starting line-up that beat West Ham on the opening weekend. This includes Ollie Watkins, who will receive support from Morgan Rogers, John McGinn and Leon Bailey. Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans will make up the double pivot, while Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, and Lucas Digne make up the defence in front of Emi Martinez in goal. Stay updated on all the action and analysis with our live match updates and newsletters.
In a highly anticipated rematch, Arsenal came out on top against Aston Villa with goals from Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey. The Gunners dominated the match from the start, with former Villa player Emi Martinez making crucial saves for the home side. Despite Villa's best efforts, it was a clinical performance from Arsenal with Trossard scoring with his first touch and Partey adding a second in the second half. The win puts Arsenal in a strong position for their upcoming season in Europe.
After a mixed performance in pre-season so far, Aston Villa faces an uphill battle against German giants Borussia Dortmund in their final friendly before the Premier League begins. While Villa's new signings Emi Martinez and Ezri Konsa will feature, star players Ollie Watkins, Jhon Duran, and Matty Cash will not be in the squad. BVB, who finished fifth in the Bundesliga last season and reached the Champions League final, have also made some big changes in their squad, making this a highly anticipated match-up. Stay tuned for updates as our correspondent provides live coverage.