Aston Villa Transfer News
Aston Villa incoming and outgoing transfer news and rumours over the last 30 days, ranked by data-driven momentum and heat score.
Updated 25 Aug 2026
Aston Villa Incoming Transfer News & Rumours (2)
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RafaelLeão
AC Milan1 mention / 1 src · “Villa make contact for Mateta and approach AC Milan for Leao”
100momentum - 2
Jean-PhilippeMateta
Crystal Palace2 mentions / 2 src · “Aston Villa have made an offer for Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, although it falls well below the London club's valuation.” (via Athletic)56.8momentum
Aston Villa Outgoing Transfer News & Rumours (10)
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OllieWatkins8 mentions / 4 src · “Aston Villa make shock transfer bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta amid uncertainty over Ollie Watkins’ future”?66.2momentum - 2OllieWatkins4 mentions / 2 src · “England striker Ollie Watkins has told Aston Villa he wants to leave the club amid interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.” (via GiveMeSport)
50momentum - 3OllieWatkins1 mention / 1 src · “Aston Villa ‘to launch transfer move for Nicolas Jackson if Ollie Watkins leaves as Chelsea slap £65m tag on striker’”
50momentum - 4OllieWatkins1 mention / 1 src · “Ollie Watkins OUT of Aston Villa squad to face Brighton as talks continue over shock Al Hilal transfer”
50momentum - 5
JadonSancho2 mentions / 2 src · “Jadon Sancho in transfer battle with ‘box office’ sensation as European giants weigh up decision”?50momentum - 6JadonSancho1 mention / 1 src · “Jadon Sancho training next to Man Utd HQ at ground of 10th tier minnows who are coached by Reds’ icon’s brother”
50momentum - 7
TristonRowe1 mention / 1 src · “Stoke City are interested in taking full-back Triston Rowe from Aston Villa. The Premier League club are understood to be open to either a loan or a permanent deal for the 19-year-old.” (via The Athletic)
50momentum - 8
LeonBailey1 mention / 1 src · “Hull City are in talks with Aston Villa to sign 28-year-old Jamaica winger Leon Bailey on a permanent transfer.” (via Sky Sports)
50momentum - 9
EmilianoMartínez2 mentions / 1 src · “Aston Villa's Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, will not be joining Juventus this summer following talks between the clubs.” (via Athletic)
23.5momentum - 10EmilianoMartínez2 mentions / 1 src · “Not just big in Japan: Zion Suzuki has what it takes to follow Emiliano Martínez”?9.3momentum
Aston Villa Done Deals (19)
Confirmed transfers in and out — signings and departures.
Out21 Aug 2026Permanent
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West Ham UnitedIn21 Aug 2026Loan
tounknown destinationOut19 Aug 2026Loan
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ParmaIn19 Aug 2026Permanent
Out12 Aug 2026Loan
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Paris Saint-GermainOut9 Aug 2026Permanent
tounknown destinationOut28 Jul 2026Loan- to
Lincoln CityOut28 Jul 2026Loan 
In23 Jul 2026Loan
Out21 Jul 2026Permanent
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WolverhamptonIn20 Jul 2026Permanent
Out20 Jul 2026- In20 Jul 2026
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SC FreiburgIn17 Jul 2026Permanent
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Vitória SCOut17 Jul 2026Permanent
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GetafeOut16 Jul 2026Loan
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SouthamptonOut15 Jul 2026Permanent
Out14 Jul 2026Permanent
fromunknown clubIn25 Jun 2026Permanent
Aston Villa Transfer Activity
Aggregated from this club's own boards — updated with every rebuild.
- Rumours tracked
- 12
- 2 in · 10 out
- Reports counted
- 26
- across all linked players
- Average heat
- 29.8
- out of 100
- Momentum
- 50.5
- Steady
- Done deals
- 19
- confirmed in + out
Transfer Scout is tracking 12 Aston Villa transfer rumours from 26 reports over the last 30 days, with an average heat score of 29.8 out of 100. The hottest is Ollie Watkins, scoring 90.4. Momentum across those rumours is steady. Rafael Leão is moving fastest, on 100 momentum. 19 deals have been confirmed.
About Aston Villa
Details
- Stadium
- Villa Park
- Capacity
- 42,657
- City
- Birmingham
- Founded
- 1874
- Nickname
- The Villans
Honours
- League Title×7
- FA Cup×7
- League Cup×5
- European Cup / Champions League×1
- UEFA Cup / Europa League×1
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which players are Aston Villa linked with?
- Aston Villa have been linked with Rafael Leão and Jean-Philippe Mateta in recent transfer rumours.
- What is Aston Villa's hottest transfer rumour?
- The hottest Aston Villa transfer rumour right now is Rafael Leão, with a heat score of 60.2 out of 100.
- Which Aston Villa players could leave?
- Ollie Watkins, Ollie Watkins, Ollie Watkins, Ollie Watkins, Jadon Sancho and Jadon Sancho have been linked with a move away from Aston Villa.
- Has Aston Villa completed any transfers?
- Recent confirmed Aston Villa deals include Ezri Konsa (out), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (in), Kosta Nedeljković (out) and Zion Suzuki (in).