Aston Villa wanted to sign El Bilal Touré and discussions were at a very advanced stage, but Atalanta Bergame preferred the loan proposal from Parme AC.

El Bilal Touré has officially returned to Atalanta BC, but the Italian club is seeking his departure. Four Premier League clubs are reportedly interested, including Fulham, Aston Villa, Everton, and Newcastle United, while negotiations with Fenerbahçe are advancing well. Touré is returning from a loan at Besiktas where he scored nine goals and provided four assists in 28 games during the 2025/26 season.