Aston Villa Make 'Repeated Contact' As Star Stops New Deal Talks
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How it spread - 29 original reports, 2 reprints
Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- insidefutbol.com13:41first to report
Aston Villa have had repeated contact over signing Roger Ibanez, who has now put new deal talks at Al Ahli on ice.
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- insidefutbol.com15:53
Aston Villa have been rejected by Al-Ahli defender Roger Ibanez, who is keen to stay in on Saudi Arabia this season.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- teamtalk.com15:17
A FOURTH bid is coming for the Villa frontman 🤑 #AVFC
Mon, 24 August 2026
2 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)05:16
TEŽAK poraz Emeryjeve momčadi.
- tportal (Croatia)12:34
Trener Aston Ville Unai Emery nije skrivao nezadovoljstvo nakon teškog 4:0 poraza od Brightona, a posebno je odjeknuo njegov komentar o Ollieju Watkinsu, koji nije bio u sastavu za nedjeljnu utakmicu.
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- thehardtackle.com16:52
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- leadership.ng15:02
Chelsea have opened discussions with Emiliano Martinez’s representatives over a potential move for the Aston Villa goalkeeper as concerns grow over Robert
- con-telegraph.ie16:00
Villa are looking to offload the World Cup winner following the acquisition of Japan international Zion Suzuki.
2 reprints
- westmeathexaminer.ie26 Aug, 18:15their copy
- westmeathindependent.ie26 Aug, 18:30their copy
Thu, 27 August 2026
3 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)16:37
Bei den Bayern hat Nationalspieler Leon Goretzka keinen neuen Vertrag mehr bekommen. Aston Villa holt ihn nach Birmingham – und feiert den Vertrag mit einem eigenwilligen Vergleich.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:39
31-year-old joins Premier League club on free transfer after leaving Bayern Munich
- ghettoradio.co.ke20:35
In Summary Chelsea agreed a £7.5 million fee with Aston Villa for 33-year-old Argentina international and 2022 World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez. The late transfer window decision follows costly mistakes by current starter Robert Sanchez during Chelsea's 3–2 win at Fulham on Monday. Unai Emery's side cleared the path for Martínez's departure after securing Japan
Fri, 28 August 2026
5 reports- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:31
Ungewöhnlich lange dauerte es, bis Leon Goretzka nach seinem Vertragsende beim FC Bayern einen neuen Verein fand. Nun soll er bei Aston Villa eine tragende Rolle übernehmen.
- Channel News Asia15:47
- Channel News Asia18:45
- lbc.co.uk19:50
Nicolas Jackson has completed his move to Aston Villa from Chelsea for a fee understood to be worth a club-record £65million, signing a five-year deal.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:55
Spanish coach says Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson will begin ‘new chapter’ at Premier League club
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- thehardtackle.com04:06
- Al Jazeera English07:33
Jackson arrives as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal is being finalised.
Sun, 30 August 2026
5 reports- Channel News Asia08:50
- thesun.ng09:29
Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina international goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa on a three-year contract.
- Al Jazeera English10:11
Martinez joins the London club on a reported three-year deal worth $10m after spending five years at Villa.
- Times of India11:10
Chelsea have successfully acquired Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa ahead of the transfer deadline. The World Cup champion has penned a three-year deal with the London side. Martinez, known for his vital contributions to Argentina's Copa America and World Cup victories, is eager to bring his invaluable experience and winning mindset to help Chelsea secure major trophies.
- Channel News Asia17:02
Mon, 31 August 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia09:28
- clickondetroit.com21:24
A second-half goal from Bukayo Saka has given Arsenal a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- bbc.co.uk10:38
Aston Villa complete the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- aol.co.uk14:59
Ollie Watkins got off to a flying start on his debut for Al-Hilal following his £51million move to the Saudi Arabian side from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- sbnation.com20:21
Academy moves
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- el-balad.com07:16
Emiliano Martínez Chelsea number 1 is official after one game, as Chelsea change his squad number following Robert Sanchez’s opening-night errors.