Aston Villa injury news and return dates ahead of pre-season
The Aston Villa squad will soon be back in training as they step up their preparations for the 2022/23 Premier League season.
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Arsenal decision could impact Tottenham's £20m transfer as Mikel Arteta has full-back solution
Arsenal could be on the verge of supporting Tottenham’s transfer business in the summer transfer which would also weaken Mikel Arteta’s side. This comes due to Ainsley Maitland-Niles' proposed move to Nottingham Forest.
Erik ten Hag's £30m Man United transfer gives Mikel Arteta perfect Arsenal hijack opportunity
Arsenal need to strengthen in the full-back area ahead of next season. Edu has been given the ideal opportunity to do this by stealing Manchester United’s transfer target.
When Arsenal return for pre-season as Mikel Arteta sets Stan Kroenke major transfer demand
After a long season many of Arsenal's players and staff are now enjoying a much-needed break. It was a busy campaign for Mikel Arteta who oversaw the overhaul of his squad by bringing in Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Martin Odegaard last summer.
Aston Villa told to sign ‘strong’ Ben Mee
Aston Villa aren’t short of centre-backs with Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Calum Chambers, Kortney Hause and Boubacar Kamara, but reports suggest the Midlands outfit are trying to bring in another this summer.
Could Steve Gerrard sell Tyrone Mings?
Despite signing Diego Carlos from Sevilla, Steven Gerrard appears to be on the hunt for another centre-back this summer. Aston Villa were recently linked with Burnley’s James Tarkowski who is out of contract in the coming weeks, but his arrival would leave Gerrard with six/seven defenders.
What Aston Villa can expect from Diego Carlos
Aston Villa have signed Diego Carlos on a five-year deal from Sevilla, paying £26m for the 29-year-old. Carlos nearly left to join Newcastle United in January but was denied a move as Sevilla couldn’t locate a replacement mid-season. The Magpies offered more money for Carlos than Villa too, so this could be a shrewd signing by Steven Gerrard.
Gerrard could get Villa Park rocking with swoop for £28m “golden boy”, he’s a “leader” – opinion
Steven Gerrard has suffered what can only be described as a Jekyll and Hyde start to his Premier League managerial career with Aston Villa.