Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game at Monaco."I think we are very motivated playing in the Champions League because the club didn't play in it for a long time,

AS Monaco can mathematically secure their qualification for the next stage of the UEFA Champions League in the event that they secure a draw against Aston Villa at the Stade Louis II on Tuesday,

The Hammers are long-term admirers of the 21-year-old striker who recently signed a new deal at Villa Park but remains second choice to Ollie Watkins

Aston Villa have rejected a record bid worth around £57 million from West Ham United for Jhon Durán, insisting the striker is not for sale.

Aston Villa have rejected a bid from Premier League rivals West Ham for forward Jhon Duran, the PA news agency understands. West Ham first registered an interest in Duran last summer but failed to pursue initial advances for the Colombian striker and he signed a new deal with Villa until 2030 in October.

Women's Championship side Newcastle United have signed Aston Villa forward Freya Gregory on a permanent deal. The 22-year-old spent the last two seasons on loan at Leicester City and Reading, before joining Southampton for another loan spell in the summer.

Spanish La Liga side Sevilla have rejected Aston Villa's initial offer for Liverpool and Newcastle United target Loic Bade. The post Aston Villa See Bid For Newcastle And Liverpool Linked Defender Rejected appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News,