Aston Villa have completed deals for Victor Lindelöf, Jadon Sancho and Harvey Elliott on deadline day as Unai Emery tries to end his side’s early-season goal drought.
Aston Villa have pulled off a busy deadline day, signing Victor Lindelöf for free, Jadon Sancho on loan, and agreeing a loan with obligation to buy (£35million) for Harvey Elliott from Liverpool.
Emery’s side have failed to score in their opening three Premier League matches this season and urgently needed reinforcements. With the Europa League group stage also looming after the international break, Villa have moved aggressively to strengthen both defence and attack.
Villa’s Deadline Day Moves Explained
Lindelöf provides depth and experience at centre-back, Sancho arrives on loan with Villa covering 80% of his Manchester United wages, and Elliott is set to join on loan with the deal becoming permanent next summer.
“Aston Villa have been very active today. Lindelöf is in, Sancho is on loan with 80% wages covered, and Elliott joins with obligation to buy. Emery wanted three deals and he’s got them.” — Deadline day insider
For Emery, it is about adding creativity and cutting edge to a squad that has looked flat in attack so far this season.
Jadon Sancho — 2024/25 Season at Chelsea
| Stat (2024/25) | Sancho |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 42 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 10 |
| Chances Created | 53 |
| Dribble Success | 56% |
| Average Rating | 7.0 |
source: sofascore season data – 2024/25
Sancho brings dribbling ability and creativity — qualities Villa have sorely lacked in the opening weeks. Covering 80% of his wages shows Villa’s commitment to making this loan work.
Analyst Verdict
FootballPlace analyst John William said:
“Villa’s lack of goals made this deadline day a necessity. Emery has added both quality and experience in key areas. Sancho and Elliott offer creativity, while Lindelöf brings defensive stability.”
He added:
“These are ambitious signings, but Villa must find chemistry fast. Covering most of Sancho’s wages and committing to Elliott long-term shows the board are backing Emery to get Villa back on track quickly.”
Key Insights
- Aston Villa sign Lindelöf permanently, Sancho on loan, Elliott on loan with obligation to buy.
- Sancho deal: Villa covering 80% of wages.
- Villa yet to score a goal this season in the Premier League.
- Emery wanted more creativity ahead of Europa League fixtures.
- Lindelöf adds experience, Sancho and Elliott bring attacking flair.
What’s Next?
All three new signings are expected to join the squad after the international break. Villa will hope their arrivals provide the spark needed to break the goal drought and ease pressure on Emery.
With Europa League group matches around the corner, Emery now has more depth and attacking quality. Whether this reshaped Villa side can deliver immediately will define their season.
Will Sancho and Elliott finally give Villa the creativity they’ve lacked in front of goal?
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