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Coverage of the Club Friendlies 3 clash between Hansa Rostock and Aston Villa.
Next Game: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Aston Villa - Sunday, July 27 at 12am in Club Friendlies 1
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Manchester United transfer news: 'Fresh contact made' over Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins
Manchester United are reportedly still interested in signing Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins during the summer transfer window.15:06
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Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season friendly between Eintracht Frankfurt and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.12:50
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Aston Villa 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Unai Emery's side
Track all of Aston Villa's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.10:57
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Chelsea transfer news: Alejandro Garnacho future remains unclear after 'key' transfer decision
Chelsea are allegedly interested in signing Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, but the Blues are currently focusing on a deal for RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons.08:59
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Today's confirmed Premier League transfers: Thursday, July 24
Keep track of every summer transfer deal done involving Premier League teams courtesy of Sports Mole's day-by-day roundup.07:00
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'hold trump card' as Ruben Amorim's side eye £61m striker move
Manchester United could allegedly sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko for a fee in the region of £61m during this summer's transfer window.Jul 23, 12:46
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Man United transfer news: Attacker's asking price 'slashed' after Ruben Amorim decision as £30m call made
Manchester United reportedly slash the asking price of one of their unwanted attackers to £40m as they struggle to drum up interest in his services.Jul 22, 12:10
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Man United transfer news: Emiliano Martinez offer sparks 'incredulous' Aston Villa reaction as 'shock' proposal rejected
Manchester United reportedly fail with a surprise offer for Aston Villa number one Emiliano Martinez that sparked an 'incredulous' reaction from Villa Park chiefs.Jul 22, 08:18
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Andre Onana replacement: Manchester United transfer latest as 'shock move' for Premier League goalkeeper planned
Manchester United will reportedly look to make an approach to a Premier League rival about a goalkeeper target as they search for an Andre Onana replacement.Jul 21, 23:35
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues to offer first-team players for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers?
Chelsea are reportedly willing to sell a number of players to Aston Villa in order to sweeten a possible deal for England international Morgan Rogers.Jul 21, 12:06
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Manchester City transfer news: Premier League rival 'enters race' for Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries
Denzel Dumfries is reportedly attracting interest from several top European clubs, including Manchester City, due to a relatively low release clause.Jul 21, 06:48
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'reignite interest' in 39-goal striker in a bid to solve major Ruben Amorim issue
Manchester United reportedly consider making a move for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko during this summer's transfer window.Jul 20, 19:26
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Man United attacker reacts to Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho speculation with exits 'imminent'
Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo says he is "more focused" on the Red Devils than individual players when quizzed on the futures of his teammates Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.Jul 20, 15:23
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils "have held talks" over blockbuster deal for 30-goal centre-forward
Manchester United allegedly hold talks with the agent of Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson over a potential move to Old Trafford this summer.Jul 20, 14:51
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Latest transfer news and rumours: Anton Stach to Leeds, Daniel Farke on Bamford future, Youri Tielemans to Saudi Pro League
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Anton Stach to Leeds United, Daniel Farke on Patrick Bamford's future and Youri Tielmans to the Saudi Pro League.Jul 20, 11:23
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Man United transfer news: Marcus Rashford secures 'dream' switch and the deal is excellent business for Red Devils
Barcelona and Manchester United reportedly to an agreement over a deal for Marcus Rashford, with the forward set to join the Catalan giants on an initial loan deal.Jul 19, 16:18
Aston Villa summer transfer window: Top targets, budget, and priority positions
Sports Mole looks at Aston Villa's 2025 summer transfer window, including their top targets, priority positions, budget and most likely signings.Jul 19, 00:53
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Latest transfer news and rumours: Conor Gallagher takes Premier League stance, Wrexham to break record
Sports Mole brings you the latest transfer news and rumours, including Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher taking a specific stance over a Premier League return and Wrexham being on the brink of breaking a club record.Jul 18, 12:41
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Man United 'learn truth' about Emiliano Martinez 'release clause' amid ongoing transfer talk
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who continues to be linked with Manchester United, reportedly does not have a release clause in his contract.Jul 18, 07:51
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Man United's striker hunt: Three Premier League options for the 20-time English champions
Sports Mole looks at three Premier League strikers who could potentially arrive at Manchester United before the end of the summer transfer window.Jul 17, 18:58
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