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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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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
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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.
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Aston Villa controversially DENIED crucial goal against Man Utd after Bayindir howler due to VAR protocol
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. 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 video . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Aston Villa enter Caoimhin Kelleher transfer race with Emi Martinez set to bid emotional farewell to Villa Park
ASTON VILLA have joined the hunt for Caoimhin Kelleher - as major rivals eye Emi Martinez. 2 Liverpool's reliable second-choice stopper Caoimhin Kelleher is understood to be hungry for more regular first-team action Credit: Rex 2 Emo Martinez was emotional after what could be his last Villa home game Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Argentinian's future is uncertain, although It makes finding a new No1 a summer priority for Villa boss Sources close to the Midlands club say Ireland ace Kelleher is being tracked. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The 26-year-old is itching for regular first-team football after failing to dislodge Brazilian star Villa are reportedly also considering Espanyol's The Spaniard, 24, is sure to be in demand. And Villa know that such fierce competition for Garcia would likely lead to a long fight for his signature. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK So it's claimed club chiefs are focusing their sights on Kelleher. He's proved himself a capable deputy to Alisson, having kept eight clean sheets in 25 Premier League appearances for the newly-crowned champions. Kelleher is also believed to prefer staying in the Prem to moving overseas. And Villa look an attractive option, especially if they could once more qualify for the Champions League. Georgia stopper So Kelleher might drop down to third-choice, should he stay with Slot is thought to have told club officials he expects Kelleher to depart.
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Bournemouth 0 Aston Villa 1: Watkins' record-breaking goal pulls Emery's side right back in race for Champions League
ASTON VILLA kept up their European push with a narrow 1-0 win at Bournemouth. Ollie Watkins got a deft touch on a Morgan Rogers cross in the sixth minute of first-half injury time. 2 Ollie Watkins touched in the only goal of the game as Aston Villa beat Bournemouth Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The goal was his 75th for the club in the Premier League Credit: AFP That was Watkins' 75th Premier League goal for Villa, the most any player has scored for the club. And it also proved to be the only goal of the game as Villa clung on with ten men for the final ten minutes. Jacob Ramsey was sent off for two yellow cards - and will miss their clash with Tottenham on Friday. 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 video . Like us on Facebook at
