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Aston Villa selling key players amid squad overhaul this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:51 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Aston Villa selling key players amid squad overhaul this summer

Summary

Aston Villa has begun a significant overhaul of its squad following their Europa League win in May. Key departures include Morgan Rogers, sold to Chelsea for £117 million, to address financial regulations and reduce the squad's average age and wage bill. Youri Tielemans has left for Manchester United, while Lucas Digne's transfer to PSG follows a restructuring of the left-back position. Emi Martinez and Ezri Konsa are also on the move, with potential transfers looming. Villa's management is aiming to retain Ollie Watkins, whose departure would signify a major change for the club.

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By the Numbers

•Morgan Rogers sold to Chelsea for £117 million
•Youri Tielemans joins Manchester United for £35 million
•Lucas Digne transfers to PSG
•Emi Martinez and Ezri Konsa potentially leaving
•Villa aims to keep Ollie Watkins amid changes

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11:51 AMYahoo Sports — Why are Villa selling all their best players?

What they're saying

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There was always going to be change at Villa Park this summer, the squad were braced for it and the Europa League win in May was the final chance for them to do something together. There are different reasons for the departures so far, including lowering the wage bill and average age of the squad - which was the second highest in the Premier League last season. Villa need to comply with Uefa's and the Premier League's financial regulations and selling Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for £117m was the best way to ensure they brought in as much profit as possible for someone who cost £16m.
— Yahoo Sports

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