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Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Scotland hero John McGinn subject of major interest from rival English Premier League club
ASTON VILLA have told Everton that John McGinn is NOT for sale. Toffees boss David Moyes is keen to team up with his fellow Scotsman next season. 3 John McGinn, Scotland Credit: Willie Vass 3 Everton boss David Moyes Credit: AFP 3 McGinn remains a key part of Unai Emery's plans at Villa Credit: Reuters But it is understood that Villa have rejected an approach for skipper McGinn. The Scotland star, 30, is integral to Unai Emery's plans for the new campaign. McGinn has two years left on his deal but Villa have no plans to cash in on their longest-serving player. Everton gaffer Moyes lost Abdoulaye Doucoure at the end of the season and is hunting for a replacement. But Emery still views McGinn as an influential figure as he closes in on 300 club appearances. He moved to the Midlands from Hibs in 2018 for around £3.5million and has helped Villa go from the Championship to Champions League. The Scotland talisman previously revealed that the Villa boss is hard on him — but Emery insists it's just to ensure his standards remain high. Speaking in December, he said: 'John is a very good man and a very good player. 'But we are always speaking about how football moves so quickly and the level we want to keep is high. 'John is following our message but knows he started this season in worse form than last year. He is just a very important player for us.' Scotland players send encouragement to schoolboy, 10, who later died after battle with rare childhood dementia Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aston Villa ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho's contract some 654 DAYS after ex-Barcelona star last played for them
Midfielder earns small fortune despite being away on loan HAD THEIR PHIL Aston Villa ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho's contract some 654 DAYS after ex-Barcelona star last played for them Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ASTON VILLA are ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho's contract some 654 days after he last played for them. The playmaker, 32, is currently on loan at Brazilian side Vasco da Gama, where he's scored eight times in 43 outings. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aston Villa are trying to terminate Philippe Coutinho's monster contract Credit: Getty 2 He has spent the last year on loan with Brazilian side Vasco de Gama Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Coutinho, who also spent last season on loan at Qatari side Al-Duhail, has not played for Villa since the start of the 2023/24 campaign — exactly 654 days ago. But he still has a year remaining on his lucrative £125,000-a-week contract, which Coutinho signed in 2022 after making his shock loan from Barcelona permanent for £17million. And the Athletic claims Villa chiefs have now made it a priority to get his high wages off their books ahead of another summer splurge. Coutinho hit the ground running when he moved to Villa Park on loan in January 2022, scoring five goals in 19 games under Steven Gerard. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL COUPLE GOALS Declan Rice and Wag make rare public appearance after abuse from cruel trolls But standards slipped after his move became permanent, with the ex-Liverpool and Bayern Munich star netting just once in the following 24 outings. And Coutinho now looks set to become a free agent if Villa can agree a deal to terminate his contract this month. He's not the only potential outgoing as Unai Emery's men look to balance the books. Emi Martinez, Lucas Digne and Leon Bailey could be sold for the right price, with Emi Buendia, Leander Dendocker, Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior up for grabs. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS There is also interest in Ollie Watkins, Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers, but Villa are desperate to keep all three. Emery is preparing for several incomings too. Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move! Marco Asensio's loan from Paris Saint-Germain could be made permanent. While Villa are huge fans of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling.
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Aston Villa ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho's contract some 654 DAYS after ex-Barcelona star last played for them
ASTON VILLA are ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho's contract some 654 days after he last played for them. The playmaker, 32, is currently on loan at Brazilian side Vasco da Gama, where he's scored eight times in 43 outings. 2 Aston Villa are trying to terminate Philippe Coutinho's monster contract Credit: Getty 2 He has spent the last year on loan with Brazilian side Vasco de Gama Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Coutinho, who also spent last season on loan at Qatari side Al-Duhail, has not played for But he still has a year remaining on his lucrative £125,000-a-week contract, which Coutinho signed in 2022 after making his shock loan from And the Coutinho hit the ground running when he moved to Villa Park on loan in January 2022, scoring five goals in 19 games under Steven Gerard. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL But standards slipped after his move became permanent, with the ex- And Coutinho now looks set to become a free agent if Villa can agree a deal to terminate his contract this month. He's not the only potential outgoing as Unai Emery's men look to balance the books. Emi Martinez, Lucas Digne and Leon Bailey could be sold for the right price, with Emi Buendia, Leander Dendocker, Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior up for grabs. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS There is also interest in Ollie Watkins, Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers, but Villa are desperate to keep all three. Emery is preparing for several incomings too. Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move! Marco Asensio's loan from Paris Saint-Germain could be made permanent. While Villa are huge fans of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Aston Villa set to sign Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond, 18, on free transfer
ASTON VILLA are set to sign young Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond on a free transfer. With 2 Zepiqueno Redmond has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Feyenoord Credit: Getty Duran cost Villa £14.5million when Emery signed him from Chicago Fire in January, 2023. And Villa made a cool £50million profit when they Redmond's contract with But the kid who can play as a striker or on the wing is poised to join Villa on a four-year deal. READ MORE TRANSFER NEWS Emery has been looking to add a young forward to Villa's ranks since Duran was sold in January. Redmond has made nine senior appearances for Feyenoord and made his first team debut in November during a 4-1 win over Almere City in the Eredivisie. He went on to feature in the club's next two league matches and scored both of his side's goals in a 2-1 victory over MVV Maastricht in the KNVB Cup on December 17. Two months later, he made his Champions League debut, starting in a league phase clash against AC Milan at the San Siro, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 2 Jhon Duran left Villa for Al-Nassr in January Credit: Reuters He also featured in the round of 16 second leg against Inter, coming on for the final 15 minutes in Milan. Redmond has played for the Netherlands at Under-16, Under-17 and has been a regular for the Under-19s over the past year. Aston Villa confirm Jhon Duran's £64million transfer to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr with blunt 58-word statement
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Aston Villa controversially DENIED crucial goal against Man Utd after Bayindir howler due to VAR protocol
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ASTON VILLA are in danger of missing out on Champions League qualification after they had a goal disallowed and VAR could not intervene. With the game goalless, Manchester United keeper Altay Bayindir made a huge error. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Aston Villa were denied a goal in controversial circumstances Credit: PA He appeared to drop the ball at the feet of Morgan Rogers, who then rolled it home into an empty net. But the goal did not stand as the referee had blown for a foul on Bayindir. And because the official blew his whistle before the ball had gone into the goal, VAR could not intervene. Just minutes later, Amad Diallo scored to make it 1-0. It means Villa could now miss out on Champions League qualification as they are not bettering Newcastle's result, who are also losing to Everton by a goal. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
