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Sources: Tottenham showing “serious interest” in €70m Newcastle & Aston Villa target

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By:Saikat
14 December 2025 at 10:30

Igor Thiago has become one of the standout names of the winter transfer window. His strong performances for Brentford have put him firmly on the radar of Premier League giants.

Sources close to the player’s situation have informed CaughtOffside that Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa are all showing “serious interest”, while clubs from Serie A and La Liga are also keeping an eye on the Brazilian striker.

Thiago has 12 goals in 16 matches this season.

Brentford set Igor Thiago asking price

Brentford’s stance is clear, and the club has set a price as high as €70 million, with some reports even mentioning £70 million. That figure makes a January move difficult, especially given Thiago’s contract until 2029. Brentford are reluctant to lose such a key player midway through the season.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery sees Thiago as a long-term alternative to Ollie Watkins and could push for a bid in the €50–57 million range. Tottenham have explored a loan deal, but Brentford are not open to it. Newcastle, who signed Yoane Wissa from Brentford in the summer but have yet to see him play due to injury, view Thiago as the ideal signing to strengthen their attack.

Given Brentford’s position, a big move in January looks unlikely. However, strong offers are expected to arrive in the summer. For Thiago, the priority remains playing regularly and performing well to secure his place in Brazil’s squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Tottenham move could tempt Thiago

Igor Thiago of Brentford
Igor Thiago of Brentford (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

He will look to compete at a high-level and join a big club. The move to Tottenham would probably be more attractive for him compared to the other two clubs. Tottenham have an exciting project, and they recently won the UEFA Europa League. A quality striker could make a huge difference for them in the final third, and the move would be ideal for all parties.

It will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay the asking price in the summer.

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Aston Villa-owned attacker set to be made available in January

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By:Saikat
12 December 2025 at 02:45

Aston Villa attacker Leon Bailey is on loan at Italian club Roma.

However, the Jamaican has not managed to perform at a high level. He has had injury problems as well. Bailey has played just 188 minutes in all competitions and Roma could look to part ways with him in January.

Roma want to replace Leon Bailey

They are interested in signing Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United and they are hoping to free up funds to sign the player, as per Corriere dello Sport.

The Aston Villa attacker has already been offered to Benfica and it will be interesting to see if they are willing to sign the 28-year-old. He has previously shown his quality in Germany and England.

There is no doubt that he is a quality player and he might be able to rediscover his form in the right team.

Aston Villa do not see him as a key part of their plans and they will look to get rid of the player permanently. If he returns to the club, he is unlikely to get opportunities. It would be ideal for all parties to seek a permanent move in January.

Where will Bailey end up?

Leon Bailey of Aston Villa in action
Leon Bailey of Aston Villa in action (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The 28-year-old is still at the peak of his powers and he could be a very useful player in the right team. Returning to Aston Villa will not be an option for him and it is clear that he is now unwanted at Roma.

It will be interesting to see where he ends up. He will look to join a competitive club where he will be able to fight at a high level.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa need to improve their attacking unit as well and selling the Jamaican permanently in January would be ideal for them. They could recoup some funds from his departure.

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Report: Premier League rivals keen on January move for 21-year-old Aston Villa ace

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By:Saikat
12 December 2025 at 01:30

Brighton are interested in signing the Aston Villa midfielder Lamare Bogarde during the January transfer window.

The 21-year-old is capable of operating in multiple roles and he could be a very useful acquisition for Brighton.

Brighton keen on Lamare Bogarde

As per Football Insider, they believe that Bogarde is a big talent with the potential to establish himself as a first-team player. It remains to be seen whether they can agree on a deal with Aston Villa now.

The West Midlands club have PSR concerns and they could look to sell the player to balance the books. The Seagulls are hoping to take advantage of the situation and the player.

Bogarde needs game time

Lamare Bogarde during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Wycombe Wanderers and Aston Villa. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the Netherlands midfielder will be hoping to play regularly at this stage of his career and Aston Villa have not been able to provide him with that opportunity. He has not started a game for the West Midlands club since the 5th of October. If Brighton can provide him with ample opportunities, he is likely to be attracted to the idea of joining them.

Brighton are yet to come forward with an official proposal to get the deal done and it remains to be seen whether they can submit an acceptable offer for the 21-year-old. If they manage to sign him for a reasonable amount of money, the deal could look like a masterstroke in the long term. The player has all the tools to develop into a quality performer in the top flight. Bogarde has been linked with Nottingham Forest in the past. 

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Unai Emery confirms Aston Villa will not sign ‘world-class’ Premier League star

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By:Mehdi Gokal
11 December 2025 at 02:58

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed that the club will not be exercising their option to sign Liverpool loanee Harvey Elliott on a permanent basis.

The 22-year-old midfielder, who arrived at Villa Park on deadline day has struggled for minutes and now faces an uncertain future as he prepares to return to Merseyside.

Unai Emery confirms Aston Villa will not sign Harvey Elliot

Speaking ahead of Aston Villa’s Europa League clash against FC Basel, Emery was candid about the situation, effectively ruling out a long-term stay for the former Fulham prodigy.

The loan deal reportedly included an obligation to buy set at £35 million, contingent on Elliott making 10 appearances for the club.

With only five appearances to his name and having not featured since October, that threshold is unlikely to be met.

Emery said: “We are speaking with him. Hopefully we can get a solution for him to try to play consistently, to continue in his career with us or not.

“He is on loan here, but not definitely adding to us with a permanent contract.”

Elliott’s time in the Midlands has been frustrated by tactical misalignments and stiff competition, with the midfielder failing to displace Villa’s established players.

His last outing came over two months ago, and he has frequently been left out of matchday squads entirely.

Harvey Elliott of Aston Villa during the pre-match warm-up during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Burnley at Villa Park on October...
(Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images)

What’s next for Harvey Elliot?

Harvey Elliott is expected to return to Liverpool next month. The midfielder was allowed to leave Anfield in the summer having fallen down the pecking order under Arne Slot.

If Slot remains in charge, it is highly probable that Elliott will be shipped off again, likely on a loan or permanent transfer to a club lower down the Premier League or abroad.

However, given Liverpool’s current situation and the mounting pressure on Slot; should there be a managerial change at Liverpool, Elliott, who has been dubbed as ‘world-class‘ by Glen Johnson, could yet be handed a lifeline to prove his worth at his boyhood club.

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Brazilian forward will travel to England soon to finalise Aston Villa transfer

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By:Saikat
10 December 2025 at 23:00

Aston Villa are hoping to sign the Gremio attacker Alysson Edward, and they are now close to getting the deal done. 

According to Radio Imortal, the Brazilian club is in the process of finalising the player’s move to the English club, and he is expected to travel to England in the coming days. The 19-year-old is highly rated at the Brazilian club, and he has a big future ahead of himself.

Liverpool were linked with Alysson a few months ago.

Alysson Edward would improve Villa

He is a right-sided winger who is capable of operating anywhere across the front three. He will look to add pace, flair, unpredictability, and goals to the side. Alysson has plenty of room for development, and Aston Villa could groom him into a future star.

It is no secret that they needed more quality and depth in the attacking unit. It will be interesting to see if the South American can make any immediate impact. He is a young player, and he might need some time to adapt to English football. However, there is no doubt that he has the technical attributes to succeed in the Premier League.

Emery could groom Alysson into a star

Alysson Edward of Gremio dribbles past Micael of Palmeiras
Alysson Edward of Gremio dribbles past Micael of Palmeiras. (Photo by Pedro H. Tesch/Getty Images)

Unai Emery is a quality manager, and he could play a key role in the development of the Brazilian. It will be interesting to see if you can unlock the player’s true potential. If Aston Villa can get the deal done for a reasonable amount of money, the transfer could look like a major coup in the long term.

Aston Villa are looking to build a formidable team for the future. They need to invest in talented young players like Alysson. They can’t afford to sign ready-made superstars, and it would be wise of them to invest in talented young players and groom them into future stars.

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