ASTON VILLA NEWS

Keinan Davis - Back with Villa Davis has returned to Aston Villa following his half-season loan with Nottingham Forest.

Impact Davis is unlikely to remain at Villa unless he can't get a move elsewhere. He's under contract until 2024, yet he doesn't have a role for the Villans. He made 18 appearances for Forest in the second half of the last campaign, producing five goals and two assists.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forster joining Tottenham after long spell at Southampton

England goalkeeper Fraser Forster will end his eight-year spell at Southampton by joining Tottenham on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the month

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robin Olsen - Bought out by Aston Villa Olsen has joined Aston Villa on a permanent basis as the club purchased him following a six-month loan spell from Roma, the team announced.

Impact Olsen has appeared once since joining, allowing three goals and making two saves against Manchester United, and will continue to be the backup goalie in the next few seasons.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvelous Nakamba - Closes season healthy Nakamba appeared in three of the final four matches and finished with 16 league appearances (10 starts) for the season.

Impact Nakamba didn't see a ton of time under Steven Gerrard because of injury, but he made a few appearances (and starts) late in the season, which is somewhat of a positive. On the downside, the addition of Boubacar Kamara likely means Nakamba won't have a major role next season, assuming he remains on Villa.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Douglas Luiz - Starts 31 matches for Villa Luiz had two goals, three assists, 23 shots, 83 crosses and 57 corners in 34 league appearances (31 starts) this past season.

Impact Luiz has started at least 28 matches each of the last three seasons, but there have been rumors about a move elsewhere for him. The addition of Boubacar Kamara highlights that possibility, but no matter, it was a successful campaign for Luiz in which he took over some set-piece responsibility for the first time in his Villa tenure.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Sanson - Struggles for minutes Sanson didn't appear in the final six matches in which he was healthy, totaling 10 league appearances (three starts) for the season.

Impact Things haven't gone to plan for Sanson since coming over from Marseille and there's no reason that will change in the future. He still has a couple years on his contract, but he's simply a backup for Villa's midfield, something that won't change as they add more players.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Young - Ends season on bench Young finished this past season with two assists and 44 crosses in 24 league appearances (10 starts).

Impact Young saw a bit of time this season, but most of his starts came prior to Lucas Digne's addition to the squad. Young doesn't figure to have much of a role going forward outside of one from the bench while he serves as Digne's backup at left-back, and there's no guarantee he stays at Villa.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Ramsey - Shines in breakout season Ramsey finished with six goals, one assist, 34 shots and 21 chances created in 34 league appearances (29 starts) this past season.

Impact Ramsey has a bright future ahead of him and figures to hold onto his starting role despite new players being added in the summer. After getting six starts the prior season, he immediately found a role early in the campaign and never gave it up. While he scored six goals, he didn't get a ton of attacking opportunities, something that could limit his overall numbers going forward if he remains in a central midfield position.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Mings - Remains rock on back line Mings ended the season with one goal, three assists, 150 clearances and 11 clean sheets in 35 league starts this past season.

Impact Mings has started at least 33 matches each of the last three seasons and there's no reason that will change going forward unless Diego Carlos takes time from him. It's believed that Mings and Carlos will be the pairing on the back line, though there's a chance Steven Gerrard mixes things up more than expected, which could mean less time for Mings.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bertrand Traore - Ends season without role Traore finished the season healthy, but he appeared in just two of the final eight matches in which he was available.

Impact The future for Traore doesn't look bright at Villa despite him appearing in 36 matches the prior season under Dean Smith. While he battled some injuries and fitness issues, he didn't have a role late in the campaign and unless something changes in the summer for Steven Gerrard, he'll simply be a backup in the attack next season..

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Ings - Bags seven goals for Villa Ings finished the season with seven goals and six assists from 49 shots and 15 chances created in 30 league appearances (22 starts).

Impact Ings battled a couple injuries throughout the year, but he still managed 22 starts and his 1,904 minutes were almost what he totaled the prior season at Southampton. Scoring double-digit goals seems to be out of his future and playing time is unlikely to be as consistent under Steven Gerrard, especially if anymore pieces are added in the summer.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Calum Chambers - Gets more time late in season Chambers finished with nine league starts (11 appearances) in his first season with Aston Villa.

Impact Chambers served as the backup to Ezri Konsa and after his injury, Chambers started four of the final six matches. Unfortunately for Chambers, he'll remain a backup going forward, which isn't too surprising, as Diego Carlos was recently added to the mix.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Buendia - Starts final two matches Buendia started the final two matches of the season, leading to 22 starts (35 appearances) in his first campaign with Aston Villa.

Impact Buendia had a bigger role earlier in the season and then the addition of Philippe Coutinho took away a lot of his minutes. He still finished with a solid four goals and six assists from 44 shots and 48 chances created, but given the talent up front, he may see even less time in the squad under Steven Gerrard.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Closes season injured Bailey finished the season with an ankle injury, keeping him out the final five matches.

Impact Bailey couldn't seem to stay healthy and he never regained the spark he provided early in the season. It's unknown what his future holds at Villa, but if he can't stay healthy, he'll never secure a starting role after seeing seven starts from 18 league appearances this past season, en route to one goal and two assists.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Secures 11 clean sheets Martinez made 95 saves and allowed 48 goals en route to 11 clean sheets from 36 matches this past season.

Impact Martinez had worse numbers than a season ago and that showed up in Villa's overall tally finishing with 45 points. No matter, reaching double-digit clean sheets in back-to-back seasons is impressive and there's a good chance he does so again next season, as Villa already added talented center-back Diego Carlos to the mix.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

John McGinn - Ends another successful season McGinn finished with three goals, four assists, 43 shots, 51 chances created and 52 corners in 35 league starts this past season.

Impact McGinn hit roughly the same numbers as a season ago despite playing in fewer matches. A role on corners helped add to his tally, but he also racked up 45 more tackles in Steven Gerrard's system. While a role on set pieces isn't guaranteed next season, he appears to be a lock for Villa going forward no matter who is added in the summer.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Carlos - Completes Villa move Carlos signed a four-year deal with Aston Villa away from Spanish side Sevilla.

Impact Carlos has been a regular everywhere he's played from Nantes to the last three seasons at Sevilla. He'll have more competition for time at Aston Villa, but he figures to be a starter right away and that likely means next to Tyrone Mings on the back line, though Ezri Konsa probably has other plans.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Villa considering Suarez and want three more signings this summer Villa have done their business early this summer but this is just the start with a striker, left-sided defender and midfielder on the list

JUNE 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diego Carlos - Joining Premier League club Carlos will transfer to Aston Villa from Sevilla pending a medical Thursday.

Impact Carlos started all 34 of his La Liga appearances for Sevilla last season in which he recorded three goals on 30 shots (10 accurate), 119 clearances and 35 tackles. The 29-year-old is now leaving the Spanish side three campaigns and a 2020 Europa League title after joining from Nantes in 2019. With his move to Villa, the central defender should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI but is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBC finishes with second-most watched Premier League season

NBC Sports averaged 507,000 viewers per match window for its Premier League coverage, making this the second-most watched season since the network began airing games in August 2013

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trouble in Tirana? Hooligan issue hangs over Feyenoord-Roma

A potential menace hangs over Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final between Dutch club Feyenoord and Italy’s Roma in the Albanian capital of Tirana in a season when soccer vio...

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jack Grealish thanks Bernando Silva for coming off against Aston Villa ' 'He was miles off it!' Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish gave his thanks to teammate Bernardo Silva, who was subbed off for Ilkay Gundogan in City's 3-2 com...

MAY 23, 2022 • SKY.COM

City celebrates EPL title with Manchester parade

Manchester City has celebrated its fourth English Premier League title in five seasons after a parade through the streets of the northern city

MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robin Olsen - Concedes three goals against City Olsen made two saves but conceded three goals in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Olsen was beaten by a Rodri strike and a brace from Ilkay Gundogan as his opponents were determined to clinch the Premier League title on Sunday. This was Olsen's first start since joining Villa in January as the backup goalkeeper to Emiliano Martinez, and the 32-year-old will return to Roma following the completion of his loan.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Records assist in season finale Watkins took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Watkins grabbed his second assist of the season in setting up a Philippe Coutinho goal on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to down a determined City side. Watkins finishes the season with 11 goals in 35 Premier League appearances (33 starts), which isn't quite as prolific as he was last season (14 goals) but still a respectable tally for the 26-year-old.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE