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Football transfer rumours: Endrick set for Villa loan? De Jong offered in Rodri deal?

The Guardian UK Monday 10 August 2026, 06:15 UTC By Will Unwin 1 min read
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Today’s fluff is counting the penniesA sense of excitement is what Aston Villa need at the moment after selling off key players. What better way to create it than signing a prodigal talent from Real Madrid? The Villans have made an enquiry about Brazilian Endrick, who impressed on loan at Lyon last season, and would make a similar temporary move to the Premier League, all being good and well.

Today’s fluff is counting the pennies

A sense of excitement is what Aston Villa need at the moment after selling off key players. What better way to create it than signing a prodigal talent from Real Madrid? The Villans have made an enquiry about Brazilian Endrick, who impressed on loan at Lyon last season, and would make a similar temporary move to the Premier League, all being good and well.

Manchester City are not particularly keen on selling Rodri but, with a year remaining on his contract, money may well talk, especially if the midfielder wants to leave. A first Barcelona bid was rejected but they are readying another to tempt a sale. One potential idea is to offer up Frenkie de Jong as part of the deal so at least Enzo Maresca would have a shiny new midfielder to play with.

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Villa (ORG) De Jong (PERSON) Rodri (LOCATION) Aston Villa (PERSON) Real Madrid (ORG) Villans (ORG) Brazilian Endrick (PERSON) Lyon (LOCATION) the Premier League (ORG) Manchester City (LOCATION) Barcelona (LOCATION) Frenkie de Jong (ORG) Enzo Maresca (PERSON)
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