Harvey Elliott speaks and transfer updates: Aston Villa news weekly digest
Former Villa midfielder Elliott played for Liverpool in New York City and has finally had his say on his shambolic loan spell at Villa Park
Aston Villa have finally slowed down in the summer transfer window, allowing those of us committed to publish articles about new signings a little bit of room to breath.
In fact, it’s been something of a quiet week all round for Villa, Tuesday’s friendly against Real Sociedad aside. With the squad preparing for their departure for Indonesia, manager Unai Emery has presumably been able to take stock of what he as at his disposal.
Indeed, the biggest stories of the week involve an outgoing set piece coach and a loan player who’s no longer at the club. Both feature in this week’s round-up of Aston Villa news.
Villa transfer news
👋🏻 Goalkeeper Joe Gauci has joined Championship newcomers Lincoln City on loan for the season (AVFC)
↔️ Villa have had an offer rejected for Palmeiras striker Allan, according to ‘sources’ (ESPN)
↔️ Villa have also been linked with Switzerland winger Rubén Vargas, currently of Sevilla (Express & Star)
Club updates
✍🏻 Noelle Maritz has signed a contract extension to remain with Aston Villa Women (AVFC)
Everything else that’s fit to click
📐 What Chelsea fans can expect from former Aston Villa set piece coach Austin MacPhee (FourFourTwo)
👌🏻 Harvey Elliott revels in ‘second chance’ at Liverpool and has no regrets over Aston Villa loan (The Guardian)
🪑 Football transfer being paid in seats, 35 years on (BBC News)
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