Aston Villa have secured the signing of Johan Manzambi, the 20-year-old Swiss midfielder who was named Europa League Young Player of the Season. Manzambi notably scored in the semi-final against Villa, before Freiburg eventually faced them in the final held in Istanbul.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are intensifying their pursuit of Villa’s Morgan Rogers. Negotiations are underway, with a potential transfer fee reported to reach up to €100 million. Terms have been agreed upon extending Rogers’ contract until 2031, and the player himself is reportedly eager to make the move to Arsenal. Alongside Rogers, Arsenal are also showing strong interest in Villa’s defender Ezri Konsa, though Villa have set a steep asking price, aiming to retain their key players amid the summer transfer activity.
Transfer Developments and Squad Updates
On the defensive front, Villa have reached an agreement in principle with Pervis Estupiñán following a direct approach by head coach Unai Emery. Formerly working with Emery at Villarreal, the left-back is expected to join Villa once the transfer fee is finalized, anticipated to fall below €18-20 million.
In a move to strengthen ties with Portuguese football, Villa have completed a permanent transfer for Yeimar Mosquera to Vitória Guimarães and arranged a loan spell for Oliwier Zych for the 2025-26 season. This strategic partnership with the Portuguese club aims to bolster Villa’s player development and scouting network.
Villa are also eyeing reinforcements in midfield, positioning themselves as a potential alternative to Benfica due to their greater spending capacity. The club is targeting a significant addition to their central midfield unit to enhance squad depth and quality ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Emi Martinez has revealed he played through the recent World Cup with a fractured ring finger, an injury sustained before Villa’s 3-0 Europa League final defeat to Freiburg. Opting to forgo surgery in order to remain available for Argentina, Martinez endured daily pain throughout the tournament, highlighting his commitment to the national team.