The latest transfer news for Aston Villa includes a stunning new link with an AC Milan star. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 19 possible arrivals and 7 potential exits, with the hottest storyline right now concerning James Trafford. Below are the latest updates on some of the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Rafael Leão
According to data analysis from SciSports on Monday, Aston Villa is one of several Premier League clubs with a high Club Fit rating for AC Milan's Rafael Leão. It is believed a fee around €40m-€50m would be considered reasonable, and that Milan would seriously consider selling if a bid in that range was made. A report from Gazzetta dello Sport states Leão's most likely destination this summer is either the Premier League or the Saudi Pro League.
Jeremy Monga
On Sunday, it was reported that Aston Villa has shown interest in Jeremy Monga, a 16-year-old English attacker from Leicester City, and is one of a large group of Premier League clubs observing his circumstances. Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Brentford have also demonstrated interest. Manchester United, Arsenal, and Manchester City are each preparing to make formal approaches for Monga, while European clubs Real Madrid, Juventus, and Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring the winger. Monga cannot sign a professional contract until his 17th birthday in July and has previously turned down multiple scholarship offers from Leicester. The Foxes plan to offer him a professional contract when he is eligible, hoping the prospect of first-team football will persuade him to stay.
Jack Grealish
Speculation about a return to Aston Villa for Jack Grealish continued on Monday, with Gareth Barry telling GOAL who will make the ultimate decision on a transfer. The England international playmaker has spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Everton from Manchester City, and a permanent transfer to a club is expected to be agreed in the upcoming transfer window.
Óscar Mingueza
TEAMtalk reported on Saturday that Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool and Tottenham have joined Aston Villa, Everton and Newcastle in pursuing Celta Vigo defender Óscar Mingueza. The 26-year-old's contract is set to expire this summer.
Djaoui Cissé
As of Saturday, Aston Villa and Leeds United are considered to be in a leading position to recruit Djaoui Cissé this summer. Other clubs, including Arsenal, Newcastle United, and other European teams, are also reportedly attentive to the 22-year-old midfielder's situation. His club, Rennes, would value him at more than €30 million, a figure that was reportedly set in August 2025. Cissé is under contract until June 2030.
Jonathan Rowe
On Sunday, a suggestion was made that Jonathan Rowe could be targeted by Aston Villa as a potential replacement for Morgan Rogers, should Rogers be sold this summer. This followed a report on Saturday that Villa could attempt to sign the 22-year-old English winger again, having previously followed the Bologna player during his time at Norwich City. Manager Unai Emery has praised his progress.
Waldemar Anton
Aston Villa inquired about Waldemar Anton on Friday, but Borussia Dortmund want to keep the centre-back. Former sporting director Sebastian Kehl conducted initial talks about a contract extension, and his successor, Ole Book, is set to continue these talks.
For all the latest transfer news, keep an eye on the Aston Villa club page.
