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Aston Villa faces player exodus after Europa League success

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:29 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Aston Villa faces player exodus after Europa League success

Summary

Aston Villa has seen the departure of several key players this summer following their Europa League triumph in May. Ezri Konsa is set to join Arsenal for over £51 million, while Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans have already moved on to Chelsea and Leicester, respectively. Villa is navigating financial restrictions due to UEFA regulations, having been previously fined for exceeding their financial limits. The club aims to comply with UEFA's squad cost ratio, which further complicates its roster management. Alongside the recent sales, Villa is also working to secure Ollie Watkins, with Al-Hilal reportedly interested in signing him before the September transfer deadline.

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By the Numbers

•Ezri Konsa's £51m transfer to Arsenal is imminent.
•Morgan Rogers left for Chelsea for a record £117m.
•Villa sold Lucas Digne to Paris St-Germain this summer.
•Financial pressures force Villa to comply with UEFA's squad cost ratio.
•Ollie Watkins may be targeted by Al-Hilal before the transfer deadline.

Latest Updates

5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill
5:28 AMBBC Sport — Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill

What they're saying

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Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
— Yahoo Sports