# matteo ruggeri (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover matteo ruggeri. Page: Feed: --- ## [Where is Watkins? Champions League Intrigue and the Unleashed Lion](https://myoldmansaid.com/where-is-watkins-champions-league-intrigue-and-the-unleashed-lion/) _2026-08-22 · MOMS · My Old Man Said_ AVWTF20 – Where is Watkins? Champions League Intrigue and the Unleashed Lion Ollie Watkins’ move to Al Hilal is still unresolved after a fourth rejected bid, Villa’s Champions League opponents will be confirmed in Monaco on Thursday, and the new Villa away kit has revived a variation of a lion design supporters discussed to be \[…\] The post Where is Watkins? Champions League Intrigue and the… ## [Unai Emery Remains Bullish in Testing Villa Transfer Window](https://myoldmansaid.com/unai-emery-remains-bullish-in-testing-villa-transfer-window/) _2026-08-21 · MOMS · My Old Man Said_ Emery’s Intelligent Transfer Market “It’s the year we are changing more than normal, and I am really excited because I think we are doing (an) intelligent (transfer) market,” declared Unai Emery, summing up Aston Villa’s transfer window at Bodymoor Heath ahead of Sunday’s trip to Brighton. The excitement perhaps comes in the challenge ahead. While \[…\] The post Unai Emery Remains Bullish in Testing… ## [Ollie Watkins Transfer Plot Thickens With Latest Bid Rejection and Airport Sighting](https://myoldmansaid.com/ollie-watkins-transfer-plot-thickens-with-latest-bid-rejection-and-airport-sighting/) _2026-08-21 · MOMS · My Old Man Said_ Al Hilal’s Ollie Watkins Chase Intensifies Al Hilal are stepping up their pursuit of Ollie Watkins, and the player is clearly up for the move to the Saudi Pro League. The club’s latest bid, worth £45m, has been rejected by Villa, according to The Athletic, but Villa will have a figure in mind that gets \[…\] The post Ollie Watkins Transfer Plot Thickens With Latest Bid Rejection and Airport Sighting… ## [Aston Villa Add Genuine Defensive Rotation Strength as the Rebuild Continues](https://myoldmansaid.com/aston-villa-add-genuine-defensive-rotation-strength-as-the-rebuild-continues/) _2026-08-21 · MOMS · My Old Man Said_ Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s Villa Loan Announced Aston Villa have added competition at right-back, confirming a season-long loan for Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham, with a conditional route to a permanent deal built into the terms. The 28-year-old was part of DR Congo’s squad at this summer’s World Cup, and arrives with genuine pedigree: five seasons in \[…\] The post Aston Villa Add Genuine Defensive… ## [Aston Villa’s Loan Offer Snubbed as Bayern Lock in Permanent João Palhinha Deal](https://myoldmansaid.com/joao-palhinha-snubs-aston-villa-as-bayern-lock-in-permanent-deal/) _2026-08-20 · MOMS · My Old Man Said_ João Palhinha Set to Make Benfica Move to Leave Villa Still Searching for Onana Cover Multiple Portuguese outlets are reporting that Bayern Munich and Benfica have reached an agreement for João Palhinha with the Lisbon club paying €15m plus a further €5m in add-ons, and Palhinha having signed terms with Benfica running to 2029. Aston \[…\] The post Aston Villa’s Loan Offer Snubbed as Bayern Lock in… ## [Aston Villa’s Big Summer Rebuild: Post-Super Cup Catch-Up](https://myoldmansaid.com/aston-villas-big-summer-rebuild-post-super-cup-catch-up/) _2026-08-20 · MOMS · My Old Man Said_ Post Super Cup Villa Rebuild Aston Villa may have lost their 100% run in European finals in their Super Cup loss to Paris Saint-Germain in Salzburg, but it provided an unexpected insight into the actual starting line-up for the upcoming Premier League season, despite most fans thinking it was a one-off changed line-up in terms \[…\] The post Aston Villa’s Big Summer Rebuild: Post-Super Cup Catch-Up… ## [Ezri Konsa Is Off to Arsenal: How Much Trouble Is Villa’s Defence Really In?](https://myoldmansaid.com/ezri-konsa-is-off-to-arsenal-how-much-trouble-is-villas-defence-really-in/) _2026-08-19 · Myles Roy · My Old Man Said_ Ezri Konsa to Arsenal Ezri Konsa is on his way to Arsenal. Terms have reportedly been settled at £51m plus add-ons, he has already bid farewell to the Villa dressing room, and a medical is pencilled in for the next 24 hours. From Arsenal’s point of view the move makes sense in the context of \[…\] The post Ezri Konsa Is Off to Arsenal: How Much Trouble Is Villa’s Defence Really In? appeared first on… ## [Villa Risk Losing Three of Their Top Five Players According to EA Sports](https://myoldmansaid.com/villa-risk-losing-three-of-their-top-five-players-according-to-ea-sports/) _2026-08-19 · MOMS · My Old Man Said_ The Exodus of Villa’s Top FC 27 Players Yesterday, EA SPORTS revealed the latest FC 27 Premier League player ratings for Aston Villa, offering fans some kind of a guide to see how the outside world rates Villa’s players ahead of the new season. Having already lost big names such as Morgan Rogers and ouri \[…\] The post Villa Risk Losing Three of Their Top Five Players According to EA Sports appeared… ## [Aston Villa’s October Fixtures Rearranged for TV](https://myoldmansaid.com/aston-villas-october-fixtures-rearranged-for-tv/) _2026-08-17 · MOMS · My Old Man Said_ Aston Villa’s Three October Fixture Changes Three of Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures in October have been moved from their original scheduling for live television coverage, with the Premier League making the announcement refreshingly ahead of expectation. Villa’s month begins as planned, at home to Brentford on Saturday 10 October (3pm kick-off), their first match \[…\] The post Aston Villa’s… ## [Emi Martínez Left in Limbo as Juventus Turn to Vicario](https://myoldmansaid.com/emi-martinez-left-in-limbo-as-juventus-turn-to-vicario/) _2026-08-17 · MOMS · My Old Man Said_ Martinez to Juventus Talks Off – What’s Next? Emiliano Martínez will not be joining Juventus this summer. That’s the third time MOMS has heard that this summer, but apparently talks between the clubs are finally over, with Juventus now understood to be turning their attention to Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario instead. According to The Athletic, Villa \[…\] The post Emi Martínez Left in Limbo as… ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LGjZZc8qudZ5) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Villa’s Matteo Ruggeri Confirmation Is Coming This Week](https://myoldmansaid.com/villas-matteo-ruggeri-confirmation-is-coming-this-week/) _2026-08-16 · MOMS · My Old Man Said_ Villa’s Matteo Ruggeri Announcement Close With Matteo Ruggeri’s agent having posted pictures from a private jet en route to Birmingham a couple of days ago, it’s clear that the final medical and business has been completed on the deal, with Villa and Atlético Madrid reaching an agreement on the left-back in principle earlier this month. \[…\] The post Villa’s Matteo Ruggeri Confirmation Is Coming…