Aston Villa face a pivotal week as Juventus prepare to discuss a potential move for goalkeeper Emi Martinez, while the club also grapples with a major injury blow to new signing Amadou Onana and an ownership restructuring at the parent company.
Juventus to hold Martinez talks
Juventus are reportedly set to hold a meeting today to discuss the feasibility of signing Argentina international Emi Martinez. The Serie A giants will evaluate whether a transfer for the World Cup-winning goalkeeper remains viable amid financial constraints. Martinez has been a key figure for Villa since joining from Arsenal in 2020.
Onana suffers ACL injury
Villa's pre-season preparations were dealt a severe setback after midfielder Amadou Onana ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament while representing Belgium at the World Cup. The injury, confirmed by Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene, will sideline the club's summer signing for an extended period. Villa are now exploring five potential replacements in the transfer market.
NSWE ownership change clarified
Companies House filings reveal that Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens have ceased to be listed as Persons with Significant Control of Villa's parent company, NSWE UK Limited. The update was filed on Tuesday, July 7. Villa have explained to BirminghamLive that the change is a technical restructuring and does not affect their ownership or control of the club.
Villa Park upgrades totaling £6m
Villa have invested £6 million in general admission improvements at Villa Park over the past two years. However, the club acknowledges that the 130-year-old stadium has physical limitations that restrict certain upgrades. The North Stand is set to close next season as part of ongoing redevelopment.
Cole Ramsey joins Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of former Villa youngster Cole Ramsey, brother of Jacob and Aaron Ramsey. Cole will join Spurs' Under-21 squad following his departure from Villa's youth setup earlier this summer.
Redmond loaned to Annecy
Striker Zepiqueno Redmond has left Villa Park to join Ligue 2 side Annecy on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old will gain first-team experience in France.
1897 Group seeks Villa talks
The 1897 Group, a fan-led initiative, hopes to hold discussions with Villa over future collaboration to enhance the atmosphere at Villa Park, despite the North Stand closure next season.
