Denzel Dumfries has stayed at Inter this summer, despite once again being linked strongly away from the club, with Barcelona and Aston Villa amongst the reported suitors for the Dutchman earlier in

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has suggested Yoane Wissa could be in the squad to face Aston Villa on Saturday. Andrews said Wissa, 28, had been a “part of the group” this week and explained he will make a late decision over whether the forward will be involved at the weekend.

Aston Villa have not been very active in this summer’s transfer window so far, but now the club have started preparing for a big move. According to a report by Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg,

Roma have confirmed the signing of Leon Bailey on loan with an option to buy from Aston Villa.Jamaica international Bailey has joined Roma on an initial loan deal from Aston Villa, the Serie A side

Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio have left Villa after their loan spells and there are doubts over Morgan Rogers’ fitness following a knock in pre-season. That could mean a completely fresh attack for the Premier League opening fixture against Newcastle on Saturday behind Ollie Watkins.

Aston Villa are exploring their attacking options with growing intent, and reports suggest they have turned their attention towards Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson. According to respected journalist Florian Plettenberg,

After a nightmarish pre-season, Newcastle United faces another major hurdle when it gets its Premier League campaign up and running at Aston Villa on Saturday.

Aston Villa have opened talks with Roma over the sale of forward Leon Bailey, TBR Football understands. As Jacob Ramsey heads to Newcastle for a permanent transfer, Villa also look to be moving on winger Bailey. TBR Football understand Villa want to move Bailey on in order to free up money for new signings late in the transfer window.

Aston Villa have held talks to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who is on the verge of leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.

Aston Villa players such as Ollie Watkins and Youri Tielemans were among those to respond to Leon Bailey's emotional message to supporters