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Digne departs, Palhinha pursuit and injury boost ahead of Brighton

Sam · 10 August 2026ADD AS GOOGLE PREFERRED SOURCE

Aston Villa have confirmed the departure of Lucas Digne to Paris Saint-Germain in a deal reportedly worth €15 million with add-ons.

Attention now turns to potential incomings, with Villa locked in talks with Bayern Munich over midfielder Joao Palhinha. The 31-year-old Portugal international remains a priority target, though Newcastle’s interest could complicate matters. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi’s past praise for Palhinha’s “intensity and tactical intelligence” adds weight to Villa’s pursuit.

Elsewhere, reports suggest Villa are monitoring Endrick’s situation at Real Madrid, though any move for the Brazilian teenager would likely depend on loan availability. Forward Evann Guessand could head out, with Crystal Palace showing interest in the 21-year-old after his loan spell.

Villa’s Premier League opener against Brighton on August 23 may see the Seagulls weakened by injuries to key defenders, including Joel Veltman’s suspected hamstring problem.

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