The 2026 summer transfer window brought major changes across the Premier League, with clubs continuing to spend heavily on both new signings and player sales. Aston Villa were among the busiest, overseeing a significant squad overhaul under Unai Emery after losing key figures such as Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa, Emiliano Martinez and Youri Tielemans. The club responded with a series of moves, including Nicolas Jackson, Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Matteo Ruggeri and Tynan Mbaye, as Emery reshaped his squad for the new campaign.
Villa’s hectic window reflected a wider trend across the Premier League, with top sides making major investments while promoted and mid-table clubs also strengthened. With the transfer window officially closing on September 1 at 3:30 a.m. IST on September 2, the summer’s business is now complete. Here is a look at all the transfers completed by Aston Villa during the 2026 summer window.
Players To Leave Aston Villa This Summer
Aston Villa saw significant movement out of the club during the 2026 summer transfer window, with key players such as Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez departing. The club also sent several youngsters out on loan as Unai Emery reshaped his squad for the new season.
| Player | Destination | Transfer Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ezri Konsa | Arsenal | Permanent |
| Morgan Rogers | Chelsea | Permanent |
| Youri Tielemans | Manchester United | Permanent |
| Ollie Watkins | Al-Hilal | Permanent |
| Donyell Malen | Roma | Permanent |
| Enzo Barrenechea | Benfica | Permanent |
| Emiliano Martinez | Chelsea | Permanent |
| Lucas Digne | Paris Saint-Germain | Permanent |
| Kosta Nedeljkovic | Rangers | Loan |
| Andres Garcia | Getafe | Loan |
| Evann Guessand | Crystal Palace | Loan |
| Sam Iling Jr | Bolton | Loan |
| Joe Gauci | Lincoln City | Loan |
| Yeimar Mosquera | Vitoria Guimaraes | Permanent |
| Lewis Dobbin | Southampton | Permanent |
| Sil Swinkels | Sheffield Wednesday | Permanent |
| Louie Barry | Sheffield Wednesday | Permanent |
| Kadan Young | Annecy | Loan |
| Tommi O’Reilly | Doncaster Rovers | Loan |
Players To Join Aston Villa This Summer
Aston Villa were equally active in the transfer market, bringing in 11 players to strengthen Unai Emery’s squad for the new season. Nicolas Jackson, Zion Suzuki, Matteo Ruggeri and Johan Manzambi were among the notable permanent arrivals, while Alejandro Garnacho and Aaron Wan-Bissaka joined on loan. The club also added experience with free agent Leon Goretzka as Emery reshaped the squad.
| Player | From | Transfer Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | West Ham | Loan |
| Zion Suzuki | Parma | Permanent |
| Matteo Ruggeri | Atlético Madrid | Permanent |
| Nicolas Jackson | Chelsea | Permanent |
| Ibrahim Mbaye | Paris Saint-Germain | Permanent |
| Taylor Harwood-Bellis | Southampton | Permanent |
| Alejandro Garnacho | Chelsea | Loan |
| Leon Goretzka | Free Agent | Free Transfer |
| João Gomes | Wolves | Permanent |
| Johan Manzambi | Freiburg | Permanent |
| Modou Keba Cissé | LASK | Permanent |
Aston Villa’s New-Look Squad Under Unai Emery
Aston Villa’s 2026 summer transfer window marked a major reset under Unai Emery, with the club reshaping almost every area of the squad after a string of high-profile departures. The arrivals of Nicolas Jackson, Johan Manzambi, João Gomes, Zion Suzuki and Ibrahim Mbaye, alongside loan moves for Alejandro Garnacho and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, have given Villa a fresh-look squad with a mix of youth, experience and attacking quality. With Emery now tasked with integrating the new signings, Villa will hope the extensive rebuild can keep them competitive across all fronts in the 2026-27 season.
