Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain yet to sign for a new club following Liverpool exit
Aston Villa are unlikely to sign former Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, despite recent links.
Villa have been linked with the 29-year-old this summer after he became a free agent. Oxlade-Chamberlain ended a six-year stay at Merseyside following the expiration of his contract
Villa have so far signed three players in Youri Tielemans, Pau Torres and Moussa Diaby and there is no sign to say the club will be stopping there. As they could be playing in excess of 50 games next season after European qualification, Villa will be looking to make further additions.
According to GIVEMESPORT, Villa have been given the “possibility” to sign the 29-year-old and “proposals have been made to various teams” over a potential deal. However, BirminghamLive understands that is a deal unlikely to happen.
Aston Villa ran out 2-0 winners over Fulham in Orlando as preparations for the new season continued in the club’s second Premier League Summer Series friendly.
Jaden Philogene scored Villa’s opening goal late in the first half, before Moussa Diaby netted the second on his debut. Cameron Archer also had the opportunity to get on the scoresheet after winning a penalty but his effort was saved by Bernd Leno.
Fulham’s best chances, meanwhile, came in the first half when Bobby Decordova-Reid pulled the ball across the box but Villa managed to clear the danger. Diego Carlos was then able to stop Carlos Vinicius who was fed through on goal.
Overall, Villa managed to control the game well. It was Unai Emery’s side first win of pre-season following two successive draws to Walsall and Newcastle United respectively
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Here’s what the Villa faithful have said on social media…
Jack Luckhurst: “Moussa Diaby will be a £100m player in 2024!”
The Joker: “My alarm goes off in 3hours. Worth it to watch Diaby, though.”
Mark Weston: “Olsen clean sheet. What a time to be alive.”
LordoftheMings1: “Ohh I wanna dance with Diaby!
