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Aston Villa targets several players following Premier League opener

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:32 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Aston Villa targets several players following Premier League opener

Summary

Aston Villa is reportedly focused on strengthening their squad after a disappointing start to the Premier League season. The club may pursue Milan's Rafael Leão for their attacking needs while also considering Rangers' Nicolas Raskin for midfield reinforcements. Additionally, they are looking to add Club Brugge's Joel Ordóñez to their defense as they seek to address weaknesses exposed in their recent match against Brighton.

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Key Details

•Aston Villa seeks new signings after Premier League opener.
•Potential targets include Rafael Leão, Nicolas Raskin, and Joel Ordóñez.
•The team aims to strengthen both attack and defense.
•Villa experienced a heavy defeat against Brighton.

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What they're saying

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Today’s rumours are so severely underwhelmed After Aston Villa endured a day to forget on the Premier League’s opening weekend, it only stands to reason that they must sign players, and ideally good ones. Milan wide man Rafael Leão has flirted with a move to England in the past and he could be the answer to Unai Emery’s attacking troubles, if that answer is not named Nicolas Jackson or Jean-Philippe Mateta. And Villa are not just concentrating their efforts on reshaping their forward line. Rangers’ Nicolas Raskin could fit the bill in midfield, where they looked light in the shellacking by Brighton, while Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordóñez looks to be coming in after Southampton pushed back on Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Dominic Booth

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