{"id":38293,"date":"2026-01-22T18:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T23:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/aston-villa-press-ahead-with-signing-former-fulham-star-after-receiving-offer\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T18:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T23:13:12","slug":"aston-villa-press-ahead-with-signing-former-fulham-star-after-receiving-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/aston-villa-press-ahead-with-signing-former-fulham-star-after-receiving-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa press ahead with signing former Fulham star after receiving offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/aston-villa-press-ahead-with-signing-former-fulham-star-after-receiving-offer\/#Aston_Villa_look_for_new_midfielder_after_Boubacar_Kamara_injury\" >Aston Villa look for new midfielder after Boubacar Kamara injury<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/aston-villa-press-ahead-with-signing-former-fulham-star-after-receiving-offer\/#France_international_forward_agrees_terms_to_join_Aston_Villa_club_negotiations_underway\" >France international forward agrees terms to join Aston Villa, club negotiations underway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/aston-villa-press-ahead-with-signing-former-fulham-star-after-receiving-offer\/#Aston_Villa_look_forward_to_signing_Loftus_and_Cheek_negotiations_ongoing\" >Aston Villa look forward to signing Loftus and Cheek, negotiations ongoing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/aston-villa-press-ahead-with-signing-former-fulham-star-after-receiving-offer\/#Fabrizio_Romano_Aston_Villa_could_re-sign_Abraham_and_another_former_star\" >Fabrizio Romano: Aston Villa could re-sign Abraham and another former star<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Aston Villa are currently in talks to potentially sign the former Fulham star after he was offered the chance to sign him, according to a new report.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"aston-villa-eye-new-midfielder-after-boubacar-kamara-injury\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aston_Villa_look_for_new_midfielder_after_Boubacar_Kamara_injury\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Aston Villa look for new midfielder after Boubacar Kamara injury<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Villa are in contention to cover in midfield after losing Boubacar Camara for the remainder of the season and have set their sights on some interesting targets.<\/p>\n<p>Kamara played just nine minutes in the FA Cup win against Spurs but limped off with a serious knee problem that will rule him out of Villa&#8217;s remaining 16 Premier League games.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a nightmare blow for the French midfielder, who has already missed eight months in 2024 with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.<\/p>\n<p>Now, manager Unai Emery needs an immediate replacement. Villa are reportedly eyeing ex-Chelsea forward Ruben Loftus-Cheek as an option after he has struggled to feature under new AC Milan manager Max Allegri this season.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old appeared in 23 games and played just 1,190 minutes for the Italian giants and was a strong possibility, but Romano reports that Milan are looking to lock Loftus-Cheek into a new contract to prevent him from leaving the club easily.<\/p>\n<p>According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport (via Milan Report), Milan have placed a \u00a313 million price tag on him. This is far less than what Villa would have paid for Conor Gallagher before Spurs snapped him up for \u00a334m earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>Romano also reported this evening that Villa are considering a possible reunion with Douglas Luiz, who rejoins the Midlands outfit on loan from Juventus after releasing his contract at Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"mateta-agrees-to-join-aston-villa-crystal-palace-talks-underway\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/france-nations-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/france-nations-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_international_forward_agrees_terms_to_join_Aston_Villa_club_negotiations_underway\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tFrance international forward agrees terms to join Aston Villa, club negotiations underway<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">He may stage a coup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>That said, he faces stiff competition from Chelsea for the Brazilian, with both sides considering a temporary deal.<\/p>\n<p>Villa are also said to be approaching Club Brugge star Rafael Onyedika (Sascha Tavolieri), but Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are thought to be the frontrunners.<\/p>\n<p>Returning to Rofus-Cheek, The Mail and journalist Simon Jones shared an important update.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"aston-villa-hopeful-of-loftus-cheek-deal-with-talks-ongoing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aston_Villa_look_forward_to_signing_Loftus_and_Cheek_negotiations_ongoing\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Aston Villa look forward to signing Loftus and Cheek, negotiations ongoing<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to their sources, the former Fulham and Crystal Palace star remains a key target for Emery and negotiations are underway over the structure of a potential deal.<\/p>\n<p>Villa are accelerating efforts to bring Loftus-Cheek back to the Premier League from Milan as they rush to strengthen their midfield, with the club apparently &#8216;pushing ahead&#8217; with a move.<\/p>\n<p>The Mail also reports that Villa have been given the chance to sign the Englishman, contrary to reports about Romano&#8217;s new contract talks.<\/p>\n<p>Loftus-Cheek is an experienced option player who knows the ins and outs of English football from a long career at Chelsea, as well as loan spells at Palace and Fulham.<\/p>\n<p>Milan are said to be open to selling the England international as he has struggled to maintain consistency under Allegri, starting just eight of 19 Serie A games.<\/p>\n<p>This suggests that the Rossoneri&#8217;s future is uncertain and could lead to smoother negotiations with Villa.<\/p>\n<p>However, Villa isn&#8217;t putting all his eggs in one basket.<\/p>\n<p>The Mail has once again reported that Luiz has been offered a return to his former club alongside Onyedika from Club Brugge.<\/p>\n<p>Luiz&#8217;s option would represent a surprising U-turn after Villa sold him to Juventus for \u00a342m in 2024, but his familiarity with Emery&#8217;s system could make him attractive.<\/p>\n<p>Villa have important decisions to make as the transfer deadline approaches.<\/p>\n<p>This is a crucial decision, as the wrong replacement for Kamara could derail the entire season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"fabrizio-romano-aston-villa-could-now-re-sign-douglas-luiz-with-abraham\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tammy-abraham-aston-villa.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tammy-abraham-aston-villa.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tammy Abraham joins Aston Villa on loan\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tammy-abraham-aston-villa.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tammy-abraham-aston-villa.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fabrizio_Romano_Aston_Villa_could_re-sign_Abraham_and_another_former_star\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tFabrizio Romano: Aston Villa could re-sign Abraham and another former star<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The Villains could seal multiple reunions during this period.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aston Villa are currently in talks to potentially sign the former Fulham star after he was offered the chance to sign him, according to a new report. Aston Villa look for new midfielder after Boubacar Kamara injury Villa are in contention to cover in midfield after losing Boubacar Camara for the remainder of the season [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38294,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[410,390,40,6951,185,2236,955,380,86,633],"class_list":{"0":"post-38293","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-ahead","9":"tag-aston","10":"tag-football","11":"tag-fulham","12":"tag-offer","13":"tag-press","14":"tag-receiving","15":"tag-signing","16":"tag-star","17":"tag-villa"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38293","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38293"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38293\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38293"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38293"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38293"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}