Patrick Austen-Hardy

Emiliano Martinez’s proposed move from Aston Villa to Juventus has collapsed after Juventus failed to meet Villa’s valuation. Villa nevertheless remain set to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki for about £25.6 million, potentially rising to £29.9 million with add-ons, and Suzuki is expected to become the club’s new No. 1. Martinez, who has not yet returned to pre-season after Argentina’s World Cup campaign, could still leave, with Villa set to consider other options.

Aston Villa are targeting Crysencio Summerville and Ibrahim Mbaye as replacements for Morgan Rogers, who is set to join Chelsea for £117 million. Summerville is valued at around £50 million by West Ham and is also being pursued by Roma, while Mbaye is expected to cost at least £34 million as he seeks more first-team football away from PSG. Funds from Rogers’ sale could allow Villa to compete for both players amid interest from several major European clubs.

Middlesbrough are set to earn around £20.2 million from Morgan Rogers’ impending £117 million transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea due to a 20% sell‑on clause inserted when he joined Villa in 2024. Chelsea secured the player after influence from new manager Xabi Alonso, despite strong interest from Arsenal. Rogers leaves Villa after a productive spell contributing to their Champions League qualification and Europa League title. Villa focus on rebuilding following the departure of Youri Tielemans and recent signings including Johan Manzambi, while also pursuing additional midfield reinforcements.