Aston Villa tracks midfielder Luca Weinhandl amid Arsenal interest
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Aston Villa is monitoring 17-year-old midfielder Luca Weinhandl, currently with Sturm Graz, amid interest from Arsenal and Brighton. Weinhandl has made five appearances this season in the Austrian Bundesliga without recording goals or assists. The player signed a long-term contract with Sturm Graz in 2025 and has shown promise in defensive duties. Aston Villa may consider a transfer fee of £17m, though concerns about his passing remain. The club needs more midfield depth that can contribute immediately.
- •Villa joins Arsenal and Brighton in pursuing Luca Weinhandl.
- •Weinhandl has five Bundesliga appearances, with no goals or assists.
- •The midfielder excels in defensive tasks but struggles with passing.
- •Villa would need patience if they decide to invest £17m now.
- •Weinhandl's profile could fit Unai Emery's midfield structure.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Arsenal, Brighton and Aston Villa target £20m youngster
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa Tracking £17m Midfielder Amid Arsenal Interest: Could The Club Benefit From His Profile?
"Arsenal Scout Luca Weinhandl as £20m January Transfer Talks BeginArsenal are doing what serious clubs should be doing, tracking the next wave before the market turns noisy and expensive. According to...
"Aston Villa have joined Arsenal and Brighton in tracking a 17-year-old midfielder Luca Weinhandl at Sturm Graz, with a reported £17m fee.The report, cited by BBC, claims the three Premier League club...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 12:50 PMReport: Arsenal, Brighton and Aston Villa target £20m youngster
Arsenal Scout Luca Weinhandl as £20m January Transfer Talks BeginArsenal are doing what serious clubs should be doing, tracking the next wave before the market turns noisy and expensive. According to...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 8:50 PMAston Villa Tracking £17m Midfielder Amid Arsenal Interest: Could The Club Benefit From His Profile?
Aston Villa have joined Arsenal and Brighton in tracking a 17-year-old midfielder Luca Weinhandl at Sturm Graz, with a reported £17m fee.The report, cited by BBC, claims the three Premier League club...
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