Aston Villa explore Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tammy Abraham moves, Manchester United decline Ajax's Manuel Ugarte approach and Bournemouth fight to keep Marcos Senesi. Aston Villa have expressed their interest in signing 28-year-old Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the Eagles exploring a move for Villa's Ivory Coast international Evann Guessand, 24. (Athletic - subscription required), externalVilla are also stepping up their efforts to sign Roma striker Tammy Abraham, who is currently on loan at Besiktas, with the club officials watching the 28-year-old England international play in Istanbul on Monday. (Sky Sports), externalAjax have asked about signing Manuel Ugarte, 24, on loan as they search for a defensive midfielder but Manchester United are not looking to move out the Uruguay international. (Mirror), externalInter Milan are exploring a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, but the Argentina international would have to accept a wage cut to sign next summer.

Source: BBC January 20, 2026 22:56 UTC