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Aston Villa are reshaping their squad for life in the Premier League and the Champions League. Following the sale of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, the Midlands club has added Joao Gomes and Johann Manzambi, while eyeing a move for Nicolas Jackson.

After their return to the Champions League, Aston Villa are making waves in the transfer market. The £117 million sale of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea has allowed the club to finance a number of significant signings.

Aston Villa's dream team for the 2026/27 season

  • Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez – The 33-year-old Argentine remains Villa's number one, despite interest from Juventus.
  • Right-back: Emerson Royal – Villa have made a €10 million offer to Flamengo for the former Tottenham defender.
  • Centre-backs: Ezri Konsa and Pau Torres – This central defensive partnership stays intact, amid speculation linking Konsa with the Premier League champions.
  • Left-back: Matteo Ruggeri – Following Lucas Digne's return to PSG, the club has shifted focus to the 24-year-old from Atletico Madrid.
  • Johann Manzambi – The Swiss midfielder has joined from Freiburg, choosing Villa over Newcastle due to the Champions League factor.
  • Joao Palhinha – Villa are favourites to secure the loan of the Portuguese midfielder from Bayern Munich.
  • Joao Gomes – The Brazilian midfielder was signed from Wolverhampton for £38 million.
  • Ibrahima Mbaye – The 18-year-old talent from PSG is being considered as a rotation option with John McGinn.
  • Alejandro Garnacho – The 22-year-old winger could be in for a career reboot under Unai Emery's guidance.
  • Striker: Nicolas Jackson – The 25-year-old Chelsea forward is viewed as the club's primary target to replace Ollie Watkins.