Aston Villa, who have bought and sold players this summer for almost 700 million euros, are really struggling. 365.25 million euros of the sum is sales, with players such as Morgan Rogers, Esri Konza, Ollie Watkins, Youri Tielemans and Donyell Malen.
Last season, Aston Villa qualified for the Champions League, but if nothing big happens this season, the match will not be qualification, but survival in the Premier League. – After four league rounds, Unai Emery, who is one of the world’s best managers, has only managed to pick up a point.
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Injuries in the defence and the poor start to the season could lead to the centre-back legend arriving in the Premier League for the first time
Sergio Ramos, a 40-year-old Spanish centre-back, is negotiating his first-ever move to a Premier League side, with rumours pointing towards Aston Villa. The transfer is said to be well underway, and a medical examination is scheduled for next week. Ramos has been without a club since December 2025, when he ended his stay at Monterrey.
The move will allow the player to compete in the Premier League for the first time. Ramos has been training on his own for several months, while the England team needs to strengthen its defence due to recent injuries.
Aston Villa accelerates transfer for Sergio Ramos
Talks have gained momentum after physical problems with Pau Torres and Ian Maatsen in the 1-2 loss to Nottingham Forest. The Spanish defender had to leave the game in the first half due to hamstring problems, while Maatsen left the pitch late with an ankle injury.
Unai Emery needs immediate solutions because of the situation. As a free agent, Sergio Ramos can join the club despite the English transfer window closing on September 1, provided the club has a place in their squad for the relevant tournaments.
The next step will be the medical examination. Reports suggesting that negotiations are close to a conclusion suggest that the tests could take place next week, although the club has yet to announce a deal or officially confirm the signing.
For Ramos, it will mark his return to football after nine months without playing. Monterrey confirmed that he left the club on December 18, 2025, after 34 official games and 8 goals in tournaments such as Liga MX, Club World Cup, Leagues Cup and CONCACAF Champions League.
Unai Emery seeks experience for a weakened defence
Unai Emery needs to expand his options after a tough start in the Premier League. His team are yet to win in their first four league rounds, with three losses and one draw, and have scored just one goal in the league.
Ramos’ signing will provide an additional option in central defence alongside the likes of Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Victor Lindelöf and Taylor Harwood-Bellis. His arrival will also not involve a transfer fee, as he has been out of contract since leaving Mexican football.
The defender will join after a career spanning Spain, France and Mexico, but without any English appearances. His last full season in Europe was 2023/24 with Sevilla, where he played 37 official games and scored 7 goals before his second stint at the club came to an end.
The situation could become clearer in the coming days. If negotiations lead to a deal and he passes the scheduled medical examinations, Sergio Ramos could sign for the Birmingham side and, at the age of 40, embark on his first Premier League adventure.
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