Ollie Watkins absence, injury updates and Brighton reaction
Emery says questions about Ollie Watkins' absence from the 4-0 defeat at Brighton 'are for him', while Madjo, Manzambi and Abraham near returns.
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Emery says questions about Ollie Watkins' absence from the 4-0 defeat at Brighton 'are for him', while Madjo, Manzambi and Abraham near returns.
Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal for a reported £50m, Aaron Wan-Bissaka arrives on loan from West Ham, and Emery says he is both worried and positive.
Proper football is back and the reason for optimism is the manager. Thoughts on the ins and outs, the new signings and Brighton on Sunday.
Villa lose 2-1 to PSG in the Super Cup, but 17-year-old Brian Madjo becomes the competition's youngest scorer and Emery says there is still work to do.
Emery makes PSG favourites in Salzburg with Watkins, Konsa and Martinez still resting, and Villa hold out for £60m as Arsenal circle Ezri Konsa.
The Guardian tips Villa for seventh, Joao Gomes thanks supporters after his £35m move from Wolves, and Lucas Digne says an emotional goodbye after four years.
Lucas Digne joins PSG, Villa open talks over Joao Palhinha, and Brighton's defensive injury problems offer a boost before the Premier League opener.
Matteo Ruggeri gives the green light, Damian Vidagany confirms Villa's interest in Joao Palhinha, and Agbonlahor warns Ezri Konsa would be impossible to replace.
Rogers gone, Garnacho in on loan and pre-season results causing panic on X. Some perspective on the silly season - and why the manager still matters most.
Morgan Rogers looks set to join Chelsea for a reported £117m, Aston Villa confirm the signing of Johan Manzambi, and more transfer business is on the way.