“I’m open to it. I know the Premier League is the best in the world, you compete in every game. The next decision will be to be with my family.” Emi Martinez on whether he’d play in the MLS or Saudi Arabia in the future @DSports #AVFC

Aston Villa have no interest in selling 21-year-old Dutch midfielder Lamare Bogarde, despite interest from Brighton. He features prominently in Unai Emery’s plans and is seen as an exciting prospect for the future at Villa Park. Football Insider #AVFC

Aston Villa plan to open talks with Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans over a new contract, with his current deal set to expire in 2028. The 28-year old has been dubbed the club's MOST IMPORTANT player this season. Football Insider #AVFC

Ezri Konsa has the highest pass accuracy (95.5%) across Europe's Top 5 Leagues this season (1000+ mins played). 🎯 #AVFC @WhoScored

Aston Villa are planning to engage in talks with Youri Tielemans over a new contract. @SportsPeteO #AVFC

Boubacar Kamara is the only midfielder in the Premier League this season with 20+ in the following metrics: ◉ Accurate long passes ◉ Tackles ◉ Possessions won  ◉ Aerial duels won  ◉ Fouls won  @Squawka #AVFC

It’s understood that Pau Torres would listen to an offer to return to Spain should Barcelona make a serious move to sign him. They are aware that it won't be easy to deal with Aston Villa, given he is a key player in the system of Unai Emery @moillorens #AVFC

Unai Emery is desperate to see Emi Buendia receive a new contract at Aston Villa. His current deal runs out in June 2027 @SportsPeteO #AVFC

“Winning individual titles or titles with my club is like the icing on the cake, but the real treat of my entire career has always been playing for the Argentine national team.” Emi Martinez

Fenerbahçe want to sign Jadon Sancho in January and have already requested a meeting with the his representatives. @Turkish_Futbol1 #AVFC

Roma want to free up money to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United and to do so, are looking to let Leon Bailey leave. He’s been offered to Benfica but they rejected the chance to sign him and attempts are being made to find him a new club @CorSport #AVFC

Unai Emery is pushing for Emiliano Buendía to be handed a new contract at Aston Villa. The Argentina international is currently tied to the club until summer 2027, but Emery is eager to avoid any risk of the midfielder running down his deal. Football Insider #AVFC

Morgan Rogers since the start of last season: 19 goals 18 assists @statmusefc

Aston Villa have scored more goals from outside the box (10) than any other team in Europe's top five leagues this season. @WhoScored #AVFC

“How we were two months ago and how we are now is different. We are building an emotional structure inside to get everybody together and feel like we are doing.” Unai Emery #AVFC

"We're in December, and we still have a lot of matches to play in each competition. We have a lot of things to improve.” Unai Emery #AVFC

“We will need every player and playing different competitions, a lot of matches, of course can get some injuries and can get some players tired and can get some moments being in risk – playing to get tired or being in risk for injures.” Unai Emery #AVFC

“My message inside is still building the team in the competitive way we want, and the players need to add their challenges as well, collectively, to try to get ourselves, our structure, as strongly as possible.” Unai Emery #AVFC

Gremio have secured a 10% sell-on clause for any fee Aston Villa receive in future for Alysson above €10m @Sport_Witness #AVFC

“It’s difficult, because firstly, West Ham, now, they are feeling better. Much, much better. They are playing at home and they are feeling strong. They lost against Liverpool, but they beat before, Burnley and Newcastle, and playing fantastic.” Unai Emery #AVFC

Sidney, the three-year old grandson of Ozzy Osbourne will be a mascot when Aston Villa play Manchester United on December 21st @DailyMail #AVFC

Grêmio have reportedly asked that Aston Villa pay half of the fee for Alysson up front, with the rest being paid in instalments. The parties are also discussing the possibility of the Grêmio holding a percentage of any future transfer of fee @espn #AVFC

Leon #Bailey hasn't convinced #ASRoma, and Trigoria is considering sending him back as well. The player was offered to #Benfica, but they've already turned him down. #CalciomercatoRoma 🟡🔴 [@g_iallorossi]

Liverpool do not have the option to recall Harvey Elliott, but he will be returning to Anfield as it stands. @LewisSteele_ #AVFC

Aston Villa’s offer to forward Alysson is for a five-and-a-half-year contract. @Kaliel_Dorneles #AVFC

Aston Villa are exploring a deal for 19-year-old forward Alysson Unai Emery’s side are expected to make an offer for the young right-winger, Villa scouts have been in Brazil in recent months with a recognition at the club that the squad has to reduce in age. @TheAthleticFC

Aston Villa, Sunderland, West Brom & Cardiff have checked in on 19-year old Rangers and Scotland U-21 defensive midfielder, Bailey Rice who’s set to leave for free next summer after failing to agree terms on a new deal. @MailSport

“Yes is the answer to that, there is no doubt about it. Will they win it? No, I don’t think they will because I still think Arsenal will win it.” Ally McCoist on whether Aston Villa are in the Premier League title race this season #AVFC

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign forward Alysson (19) from Grêmio for €10m + €2.5m in add-ons. He will travel to Birmingham at the turn of the year to take medical exams & sign a contract. @pdgremista

Aston Villa have sent a proposal to sign 19-year old Gremio winger, Alysson. Negotiations are underway for a €12m fee with Alysson keen on joining the club @FabrizioRomano #AVFC

No Premier League side has gained more points from losing positions this season than Aston Villa (12), while no team has dropped fewer once they take the lead (2) @TheSharpeEnd

Aston Villa have made an official proposal for 19-year old Grêmio forward Alysson. The offer exceeds €12m @BolavipBR #avfc

Aston Villa are exploring a deal for Gremio forward Alysson.  Provided the terms are right, they’re expected to make an offer for the 19-year-old right-winger, who fits the profile of the attacker they want, having already registered strong interest @J_Tanswell

Everton are stepping up contract talks with James Garner and want to keep him at the club, with his current deal expiring in the summer. Aston Villa are keeping tabs on the situation along with Nottingham Forest & Manchester United. @alex_crook #AVFC

Aston Villa are interested in signing 17-year old Anderlecht midfielder, Nathan De Cat. The Belgian side would like to €35m for him. Many other clubs want him throughout Europe including Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Brighton and Tottenham. @RomVanderPluym #AVFC

Unai Emery on whether we are in the title race “I am not thinking in it. I know 38 matches is very difficult. We are not a contender." #AVFC

“Outside the pitch, you can always improve in some areas of the game. I definitely want to do that. With the team it’s a big ask, but we’re going to push each other and hopefully finish higher than we did last season.” Youri Tielemans #AVFC

“Personally, I want to stay healthy for the rest of the season. I want to play as much as I can and perform even better, adding more numbers than I did last season and being more influential on the pitch.” Youri Tielemans #AVFC

Unai Emery I was worried and I was responsible. I tried to share my worries with the players two months ago and we are remembering it every day. The most important thing is how the players responded, because if they were not responding in the way I wanted it would be impossible

Thierry Henry on Unai Emery "We all know what he did in Spain [winning the Europa League 4 times]. It's no disrespect to what Mikel Arteta is doing and he's doing extremely well for Arsenal, but I just thought that if we kept him a bit longer he would have been a success”.

Unai Emery “I’m so, so happy. I’m very proud how our supporters enjoyed this match. We wanted to play thinking here at Villa Park to transmit our supporters our energy, our wishes, our style, idea; playing with energy, intensity, playing football like we played.” #AVFC

Emi Buendia: "Unai Emery asked me to be in the box. I found some small space and decided to stay there." "They tried to block the first shot and the ball came to me. I am really happy."

Brighton are monitoring Aston Villa midfielder Lamare Bogarde, as they target a long-term replacement for Baleba He is the nephew of ex-Chelsea centre-back Winston Bogarde and has broken into the first-team at Villa and has admirers watching him this season @TeleFootball #AVFC

Arne Slot on Harvey Elliott: “I haven’t had contact with him a lot. Once or twice”. “I am aware of his situation and I knew how difficult it was for him over here. I think I know how he feels. You should ask those questions at Villa”.

Brighton are monitoring Aston Villa midfielder Lamare Bogarde as they assess a succession plan for Carlos Baleba. His market value is expected to be more than £25m. @mcgrathmike #AVFC

Liverpool will be keeping a close eye on the situation of Harvey Elliott at Aston Villa. While there are NO plans to recall him from his initial loan move, they may have to consider what to do if he returns at the end of the season. @greggevans40 #AVFC

Aston Villa were reported to be among the clubs who had scouts at FC Porto last week to watch their Europa League game against OGC Nice. @abolapt #AVFC

Aston Villa have joined the race to sign River Plate centre back, Lautaro Rivero. It’s understood he has spoken to Emi Martinez and Villa’s intention is to sign him ‘as soon as possible’, likely in January. @elintransigente #AVFC

Unai Emery on Marco Bizot "He accepts his role. He signed here to be the sub of Emi Martinez. He is ready when he is available and awaits his moment. Here [Brighton] it is very difficult to defend corners. How he saved the last action was fantastic. He is so mature." #AVFC

MLS clubs are prepared to give Harvey Elliott a way out as Liverpool remain furious over his lack of minutes on loan at Aston Villa. Because he’s already played for two clubs this season, the midfielder can only move to a league on a different FIFA calendar Football Insider