Aston Villa are not under pressure to sell striker Ollie Watkins even though he continues to be linked with a move away from Villa Park this summer (h/t Birmingham Mail).The Villains do not plan on

Villa acknowledged that they breached the rules for the fifth time last season in their 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park in May.

There were some impressive results against Roma and Villarreal, but eyebrows were raised when Walsall and a team from the German third tier beat them. It was only pre-season, after all, though. Incomings have been slightly quieter. The club have been restricted financially, but there is an excitement about Evann Guessand.

Multiple outlets are reporting that Roma now have a full agreement in place with Premier League side Aston Villa for the signing of Jamaica international Leon Bailey.Done deal: Bailey set for Roma

Newcastle dominated the first-half, although neither side broke the deadlock. Anthony Elanga was played through on goal early doors, but his shot was saved. The visitors ended up having eight shots, while Villa did not trouble Nick Pope in the Newcastle goal once.

Aston Villa host Newcastle United on August 16 in their opening Premier League fixture. Transfer intrigue is dominating the build-up.

Eddie Howe has shared his transfer plans for a key position ahead of the Aston Villa match, while uncertainty over Isak’s future continues.