Done deal: Pejcinovic to StuttgartAs reported by Sky and Bild, following comments from Wolfsburg sporting director Dieter Hecking on Saturday evening, Dzenan Pejcinovics move to Stuttgart now appears to be a done deal.The agreement brings an end to the long-running transfer saga, with Stuttgarts interest in the striker having been no secret for several weeks. However, the two clubs had previously been unable to reach an agreement.The transfer fee is reportedly a fixed 25 million, with Pejcinovic set to sign a contract until 2031. The Germany U21 international is expected to undergo his medical within the next 48 hours.Pejcinovic arrives in Stuttgart after a promising campaign with Wolfsburg despite their relegation, scoring nine goals in the Bundesliga last season. He will now join a Stuttgart side that can offer him the added attraction of Champions League football.

Who will be the best linebacker in the Salem-Keizer area this fall?It's your turn to vote. The 2026 OSAA high school football season is approaching and the Statesman Journal is working around the football field to identify some of the top players at every position. After working through the entire offense and defensive line, it's time for the linebackers. So who will be the linebacker with the biggest impact this fall? Here are the nominees, brought to you by Maps Credit Union. Travis Conklin, CascadeGabe Flynn, SpragueBenjamin Greer, South SalemLuke Horner, SilvertonTevita Lata, North SalemJosiah Senados, West SalemWyatt Smith, St. PaulJaden Traeger, KennedyRyder VanDeweghe, SilvertonJosiah Vela, CentralInformation about each nominee is listed below. Vote for the athlete you think is the most deserving at statesmanjournal.com/sports. The poll closes at noon Monday, Aug. 17. Travis Conklin, CascadeConklin performed as an all-state honorable mention linebacker for Stayton last fall but found a new home with Cascade for this upcoming football season. Conklin, a senior, joins a talented linebacker room and overall defense fresh off a Class 4A state title. The Cougars graduated a few key pieces on the defense, so Conklin's addition could be vital to the team's championship defense campaign.Coach Shane Hedrick said Conklin's come in and made an instant impact with the team, settling in well and establishing a spot in the program. "I like everything about him," Hedrick said. Gabe Flynn, SpragueFlynn, a senior, is returning to an Olympian team that brings back a majority of contributing defensive varsity talent from last year. Flynn earned honorable mention in Class 6A's Special District 1 as a linebacker. Flynn and the Olympians have a core of linebackers and strong defensive linemen, giving them an intriguing front seven as the season approaches."He was near the top of the league in tackles," coach AJ Robinson said. "He was our leading tackler last year, he comes back and if you have a good D-line in front of you, you should have a lot of opportunities to make tackles. We're looking for Gabe to have a big season."Benjamin Greer, South SalemSouth Salem gave up one of the higher point tallies of any team in Class 6A last fall but returns a mass amount of defenders with varsity experience. Greer, a senior, collected second-team all-conference honors last fall from the linebacker position and is positioned to be a leader of the defense, and offense, this fall. Greer boasts the physicality and work ethic required of a lead linebacker and he'll help spearhead the defense on a team looking to take some major leaps in 2026."A lot of those guys on offense are going to play defense," coach Josh Vanlue said. "We only lost one (linebacker) last year so everybody's back, which is awesome."Luke Horner, SilvertonHorner earned first-team all-conference and second-team all-state for Silverton en route to a Class 5A state championship a year ago. Now a senior, Horner will once again be a two-way impact guy with a plethora of responsibilties that coach Dan Lever looks forward to seeing him assume. "Luke Horner again will be a staple for us," Lever said. "I think we'll rely on the sure hands and speed of Luke Horner."Tevita Lata, North SalemNorth Salem finished 5-5 a year ago in Class 6A's Special District 1 and Lata was an impact Viking from the linebacker position. At the conclusion of the season, Lata earned all-conference honorable mention. North Salem graduated a lot, but the Vikings' linebacker room is one they look forward to seeing in action this fall."Our linebacking corp is one of our best," coach Caleb Singleton said. "We have five seniors ... it's really fun to be able to coach this group."Josiah Senados, West SalemWest Salem graduated a pair of first-team all-conference linebackers but return an intriguing amount of athleticism and talent at the position. Senados, a senior, earned honorable mention in Class 6A's Special District 1 from linebacker after stepping into the role late last fall. He's back with a bigger workload and two-way responsibilities within the new-look West Salem team."We feel great about that spot," coach Shawn Stanley said. "He ended up starting for us at the end of the year with injuries at middle linebacker and he became on all-league guy. He's an elite football player on both sides of the ball."Wyatt Smith, St. PaulSt. Paul went undefeated in Class 2A's Special District 2 and reached the state semifinals a year ago. Smith was a staple in the Buckaroos' defense, one of the best in the classification, and he earned second-team all state honors as an O-lineman and linebacker.Smith and the Buckaroos return multiple all-state players on both sides of the ball and to replicate, or exceed, the success of last fall Smith and the defense will need to step up once more. Jaden Traeger, KennedyTreager earned Class 3A second-team all-state honors from the linebacker position last fall. He helped Kennedy to a 5-1 finish in Special District 1, 7-3 overall record and a state quarterfinal appearance.The Trojans graduated some strong varsity talent on both sides of the ball, but the return of a pair of all-state athletes is exciting for a team with a new-look conference.Ryder VanDeweghe, SilvertonVanDeweghe, a junior, played a vital role in Silverton's march to a Class 5A state championship last fall. He earned second-team all-conference recognition within the Foxes' loaded defense and is one of many returning players on the hunt for back-to-back titles. If Silverton is going to reach the heights it did last year, Lever anticipates VanDeweghe being a decisive factor."I'm looking forward to who steps forward as vocal leaders in this program," Lever said. "I really expect Levi Schurter to do that, Ryder VanDeweghe to do that ... I'm expecting those guys to step forward but it's going to take more than that."Josiah Vela, CentralA year ago, Vela claimed honorable mention in Class 5A's Special District 3 from the linebacker position. He helped the Panthers to a 4-5 overall season and is back for his senior year.Vela and the Panthers jumped from 5A to 4A in the offseason, meaning they join a conference with Cascade, Philomath, Stayton and more. It's crucial for the Panthers to get out to a good start in 4A's Special District 2, and Vela will play an impact role in that process. Landon Bartlett covers high school sports and Oregon State for the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at LBartlett@statesmanjournal.com or on X, TikTok or Instagram @bartlelo. This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Vote! Who will be the Salem area's top high school linebacker?

When the Denver Broncos hired Sean Payton in 2023, it was to help the franchise return to form. The 2022 Nathaniel Hackett experiment was a disaster. And Payton was the man and culture builder who was going to right his wrongs.But their 2023 NFL season got off to a rough start. The team started 0-3, including an embarrassing 70-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins. It made pundits and fans wonder whether Payton was the man for the job. Although the Broncos would finish 8-6 down the stretch, the loss to Miami helped kick-start what Payton needed to do to turn the Broncos around.Speaking with ESPN, Payton got candid about his most lopsided loss. Payton believed that his team needed to get tougher and more physical. He also began evaluating his coaches and players, and the evaluation kept going even after the season. Payton released starting quarterback Russell Wilson in the spring, then drafted Bo Nix in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Two playoff appearances and a top seed in the AFC later, Payton and his Broncos are far removed from the historic loss. Check out the entire interview below. Worth the watch Social: FollowBroncos WireonFacebookandTwitter/X!Did you know:These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Watch: Sean Payton discusses Broncos road back after historic Miami loss

GREENSBORO, NC The final round of the PGA Tour's regular season will be chaotic Sunday for those seeking to make the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Others atop the Wyndham Championship leaderboard are wanting to ride their momentum into Memphis for the St. Jude FedEx Tournament.At 16 under, co-leaders Beau Hossler and Michael Brennan are projected to leapfrog into the playoffs with a victory. But even a runner-up finish will have the two sweating Sunday as each were outside the top 100 entering the Wyndham.Hossler, 122nd in the playoff standings, can have nothing less than a win, which would be his first on the PGA Tour. Brennan (105th) must finish in a three-way tie for second or better to reach the playoffs. A win would propel Brennan inside the top 50."It would be huge. I mean, I would be playing in Memphis next week," Brennan said. "I saw on the board projected with a win I would move to 47, which would be inside 50 and give me a good chance at staying there the following week."They're not alone, as the bubble is hot for players like Davis Thompson and Jackson Koivun, both vying Sunday to be inside the top 70.Thompson's 5-under 65 Saturday put him 13 under, alone in sixth and projected 73rd in the playoff standings. Koivun's 4-under 66 in the third round has him 9 under, tied for 15th and on the right side of the projected playoff bubble, 67th."I think I've been doing a great job of that this week of just kind of toning it out," Koivun said. "There'll be instances where it kind of creeps into my mind, but for the most part I've done a great job of just zoning out and homing in on the golf course."Wyndham leaderboard: What players need for FedEx Cup PlayoffsFor Thompson, who entered the week 82nd in the standings, he needs a two-way tie for sixth or better to solidify a top 70 spot. Koivun entered the week squarely on the bubble in 70th, but will be in with a top-20 finish.Kevin Yu, in seventh alone at 12 under, is 111th and needs a solo second finish Sunday while Erik van Rooyen is 134th in the standings and needs a win to vault into the playoffs. He's currently 11 under and in T-11.Keegan Bradley is 4 under and tied for 58th at the Wyndham and needs a two-way tie for 38th Sunday after entering the tournament 72nd in the standings.Andrew Putnam, who entered 73rd, needs a two-way tie for 31st Sunday but sits at 5 under and in a tie for 50th.Austin Smotherman needs a solo 12th to advance to the playoffs after entering 76th, but enters Sunday at 6-under par and in a tie for 40th.Keeping FedEx Cup momentumFor Tom Kim, it's about keeping the momentum he's gained over the past two months. After a third place finish at the U.S. Open in June, Kim claimed the Scottish Open in July and a top-20 showing at the 3M open two weeks ago.After a 7-under 63 Saturday vaulted him to 15 under, he's just a shot back of the lead and projected to jump eight spots to 26th in the playoff standings."Just keep building," Kim said. "I think we've still got a lot of tournaments before you can really tell yourself you're kind of safe, especially in my position, so I'm going to try to keep adding to this week and try to play good enough the next two weeks to get to Atlanta."Alex Smalley (14 under, T4) is projected to jump to 22nd while Alex Noren (14 under, T4) is projected for 44th."Yeah, I'm going to try to keep pushing forward," said Smalley, a member at Sedgefield Country Club. "Try to play as aggressive as I guess feel like I can tomorrow given where I am off the tee."Ryne Dennis is the Deep South Connect Team Editor for Gannett/USA Today and former sports editor in USA TODAY and the Athens Banner-Herald. Find him on X@RyneDennisand email atrdennis@onlineathens.com.This article originally appeared on Golfweek: More than a win on the line Sunday for the leaders at Wyndham Championship

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Former Real Madrid star dismisses Rodri rejection narrative Theyre treating us like foolsThe last week has seen Real Madrid lose out on the opportunity to sign Manchester City star Rodri, with arch-rivals Barcelona leapfrogging them in the race.Now, Fernando Morientes believes the story surrounding Rodris decision to join Barcelona has been framed the wrong way, insisting Real Madrid were never fully committed to signing the midfielder in the first place.The former Real Madrid striker shared his views on El Partidazo de COPE (h/t SPORT), where he argued that the clubs stance has been misrepresented following Rodris agreement to join Barcelona.Morientes questions the narrativeRodri is expected to join Barcelona. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)Morientes did not hold back when discussing the transfer saga, dismissing the idea that Real Madrid genuinely lost out to their Clasico rivals.It seems like a very bad joke to me, he said.Those of us who know how this works are aware that Real Madrid never really wanted Rodri at any point, he revealed.He also took issue with claims that Rodri had actively turned down Los Blancos.Theyre treating us like fools when they say Rodri rejected Real Madrid, he exclaimed.Florentino would have signed him if Madrid wanted himMorientes believes the club are now shifting responsibility onto the player instead of admitting they chose not to pursue the deal aggressively.Now they pass the hot potato to the player by saying he wanted to sign for Barcelona, he said.He then made the strongest claim of all.If Florentino Perez had wanted him, this signing would not have slipped away, he said.Perez has a reputation for signing the players he wants at any cost for Real Madrid, but Rodri was a rare miss.Morientes is not too happy with Rodri. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)Whether the club chose to move on from him, chose not to pursue him in the first place or whether the player decided to turn a move down is something only the two parties know.Madrid move on, Barcelona close inRodri would have been an excellent fit for Jose Mourinhos system at Real Madrid, bringing important quality to the midfield.Los Blancos have failed to find a midfield playmaker since Toni Kroos retired from football, and Rodri would have been the answer to that.Meanwhile, Barcelona are continuing to push to sign him from Manchester City, but Madrid have moved on.The club may look to make more signings between now and the end of the summer, but it looks certain now that one of them will not be Rodri.

Leverkusen receive first offer for Palacios from Premier League sideAccording to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, newly promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town are making a strong push to sign Exequiel Palacios. The Tractor Boys have reportedly now submitted an official offer to Bayer Leverkusen for the Argentine midfielder.Romano has not revealed the exact details of the proposal. However, he reports that four other clubs have also shown concrete interest in Palacios, with the World Cup runner-up now seemingly on the verge of leaving Leverkusen.A transfer fee of around 40 million has been discussed in recent weeks as a potential benchmark for a deal. Palacios is also understood to have accepted a pay cut of approximately 25 percent this summer after Leverkusen failed to qualify for the Champions League.

The New York Jets will be without running back Isaiah Davis for an extended period. Head coach Aaron Glenn announced at 2026 NFL training camp that the 2024 fifth-round pick has sustained a knee injury. Davis is set to miss a few weeks:Isaiah Davis has a knee injury and is out a few weeks, Aaron Glenn said. Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) August 6, 2026Davis played well last season as Breece Hall's main backup when Braelon Allen sustained an injury of his own. Davis had a career-best year in 2025 with 236 rushing yards, 21 catches for another 186 yards with one touchdown. In addition, Davis was named by ESPN as an under-the-radar player that head coach Aaron Glenn appears to like. He could end up being an important player for the team moving forward. Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 NFL season. This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets' Isaiah Davis to be sidelined with injury

The point guard position in the NBA is as stacked as it has ever been.There's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning two-time MVP. There's Jalen Brunson, the reigning NBA Finals MVP. And there are other future Hall of Famers such as Stephen Curry, James Harden and Kyrie Irving still in the mix.In this article, I'll be ranking the top 10 point guards entering the 2026-27 season. The order was determined by multiple factors such as individual success last season, injury concerns, player trajectory and contributions to winning.Let's get into it:Thunder mailbag: Why OKC Thunder should one day retire Lu Dort's jersey | CarlsonHonorable mentionsKyrie Irving, Trae Young and Ja Morant narrowly missed the cut due to injury concerns. Irving missed all of last season (torn left ACL), Young played in 15 games (right knee sprain) and Morant played in 20 games (left elbow sprain).De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper also landed just outside of the top 10. Both players showcased their skills by helping San Antonio reach the NBA Finals, but it'll be difficult for either one to fully shine this season while splitting usage.Top 10 NBA point guards for 2026-27 seasonPoints; Assists; Rebounds; Steals; Turnovers; Field Goal Percentage; 3-Point Percentage; Games PlayedNo. 10: Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers2025-26 stats: NoneHaliburton also has injury concerns after missing all of last season due to a torn right Achilles. But he was playing at an All-NBA level before he went down, unlike the previously-mentioned players, which is enough to make him sneak into the top 10.Haliburton is an elite shot creator, both for himself and others, and his Pacers should immediately return to being competitive now that he's healthy and Ivica Zubac is in the mix. I expect him to finish the upcoming season even higher on this list.No. 9: LaMelo Ball, Minnesota Timberwolves2025-26 stats: 20.1 PTS; 7.1 AST; 4.8 REB; 1.2 STL; 2.8 TO; 40.7 FG%; 36.8 3P%; 72 GPBall hadn't played in more than 65 games in a season since 2021-22, but he suited up for 72 last season. And he was the driving force for a Charlotte team that had the second-best net rating in the NBA after the All-Star break.We'll see if Ball can stay on the floor again this upcoming season. But if he can, he should look even better next to Anthony Edwards, a lethal scorer who can take pressure off of him.No. 8: James Harden, Cleveland Cavaliers2025-26 stats: 23.6 PTS; 8 AST; 4.8 REB; 1.1 STL; 3.5 TO; 43.4 FG%; 37.5 3P%; 70 GPAfter being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to Cleveland, Harden helped his new team reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2017-18. And he did so with great efficiency, shooting 46.6% from the field and 43.5% from deep.Harden will turn 37 this month, and his days of being the engine to an offense are over now that he's playing alongside Donovan Mitchell. But he's still a dangerous shot creator and playmaker, and he's consistent enough to be No. 8 on the list.No. 7: Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets2025-26 stats: 25.4 PTS; 7.1 AST; 4.4 REB; 0.9 STL; 2.3 TO; 48.3 FG%; 43.5 3P%; 75 GPMurray received his first All-Star selection last season in Year 9, and he undoubtedly deserved it. He averaged career highs in points, assists and rebounds while shooting a blistering 43.5% from deep on 7.5 attempts per game.Murray will likely take a step backwards in numbers and efficiency this season, but that's to be expected. It won't take away from just how good of a player the one-time NBA champion is.NBA power rankings after free agency: Can AJ Dybantsa, Wizards make immediate noise?No. 6: Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers2025-26 stats: 28.3 PTS; 6.6 AST; 4.1 REB; 1.9 STL; 2.4 TO; 46.2 FG%; 36.7 3P%; 70 GPMaxey averaged a league-leading 38 minutes per game last season, and every second was must-watch TV. He's that electric of a player, with blazing speed and ability to score from inside and outside the arc.There'll be less pressure for Maxey to log heavy minutes now that Philadelphia has added Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. But when he's on the floor, the offense will still run through him.No. 5: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors2025-26 stats: 26.6 PTS; 4.7 AST; 3.6 REB; 1.1 STL; 2.8 TO; 46.8 FG%; 39.3 3P%; 43 GPCurry is entering Year 18 at 38 years old, and he's still a top five point guard in the NBA. His longevity defies logic, as he continues to be the stuff of nightmares for opposing defenses and the ultimate floor spacer.A lack of team success has weighed Curry down in recent years, and that'll likely be the case once again this season. It's unfortunate for someone who deserves to be playing on the biggest of stages.No. 4: Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons2025-26 stats: 23.9 PTS; 9.9 AST; 5.5 REB; 1.4 STL; 3.7 TO; 46.1 FG%; 34.2 3P%; 64 GPCunningham has had the combination of size, scoring and passing that you'd want in a point guard since he entered the NBA in 2021. Now, he can add team success to his rsum.Detroit finished with the best record in the East last season thanks in large part to Cunningham, who made the All-NBA first team. And if he can lead the Pistons even deeper into the playoffs after getting bounced in the second round, he'll have an even stronger case to move up this list.NBA power rankings after free agency: Can Giannis Antetokounmpo lead Heat to title?No. 3: Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks2025-26 stats: 26 PTS; 6.8 AST; 3.3 REB; 0.8 STL; 2.4 TO; 46.7 FG%; 36.9 3P%; 74 GPBrunson led New York to its first NBA championship since 1973 last season, and he earned Finals MVP honors in the process. He once again showed an ability to play at his best when it mattered most and was virtually unguardable.There's an argument for Brunson to be in the top two of this list, but I have him at the No. 3 spot. It's still a great accomplishment for the former second-round selection, who continues to surpass expectations.No. 2: Luka Doni, Los Angeles Lakers2025-26 stats: 33.5 PTS; 8.3 AST; 7.7 REB; 1.6 STL; 4 TO; 47.6 FG%; 36.6 3P%; 64 GPDoni led the NBA in points per game last season and was in the MVP conversation before he sustained a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Despite that, he still earned an All-NBA first team selection.I'm giving Doni the slight edge over Brunson because he checks off more boxes as a player. He's a better scorer, playmaker and rebounder, and he's at least more capable on the defense thanks to his elite positional size. But if the Lakers don't make any noise in the playoffs this season, he could certainly move down one spot.No. 1: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder2025-26 stats: 31.1 PTS; 6.6 AST; 4.3 REB; 1.4 STL; 2.2 TO; 55.3 FG%; 38.6 3P%; 68 GPSpeaking of checking off the boxes, nobody on this list does that more than Gilgeous-Alexander. He's an unguardable scorer who has only gotten more efficient, particularly from deep. He's a skilled playmaker who knows how to leverage his gravity. He's a willing rebounder and defender despite having such a high usage rate. And he's a proven winner, having led OKC to three straight No. 1 seeds and a 2025 championship.Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning two-time MVP for a reason. He continues to find ways to improve, and his team should continue to be in the title conversation for the foreseeable future. He's the best point guard, and likely the best overall player, in the entire NBA.NBA power rankings: Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder reclaim the throne?Justin Martinez covers the Thunder and NBA for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Justin? He can be reached at jmartinez@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at@Justintohoops. Sign up for theThunder Sports Minute newsletterto access more NBA coverage. Support Justin's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing adigital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Why OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is No. 1 in 2026-27 NBA PG rankings

Report: Aston Villa set to complete 20m move for La Liga starAston Villa close in on Matteo Ruggeri deal as left-back plan takes shapeAston Villa are moving towards a full agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid, with the 24-year-old now advancing in personal terms after the clubs had already broadly settled on a fee of around 20million, 17.1m. As reported by The Athletic, the move is not yet complete, but the direction of travel is clear.Ruggeris absence from Atleticos trip to South Korea has only added to the expectation that Villa are pressing ahead. He remained behind as negotiations continued, a significant detail at this stage of the window. Villa have been working on the left-back position for some time, particularly with Lucas Digne on the verge of leaving for Paris Saint-Germain in a 8million transfer after the French side triggered the release clause in his contract.Picture:IMAGOMatteo Ruggeri emerges as leading Aston Villa targetVillas recruitment team had assessed several options. The report states that Ruggeri was among the options being considered by Villa as they sought a replacement for Lucas Digne, and he now appears to have moved to the front of the queue. The Italian made 47 appearances for Atletico last season and contributed seven assists, an output that points to reliability as well as attacking support.What stands out in Villas thinking is profile. They were wanting a more physical profile of left-back who could provide difference to Ian Maatsen. Ruggeri appears to match that brief precisely. At 6ft 2in, he brings height, presence and the ability to operate in central defence if required.Unai Emery seeks balance in defenceThat tactical flexibility matters. Villa had also explored a move for Pervis Estupinan, but the sticking point centred on the fee with AC Milan. Ruggeri therefore looks a practical and strategic solution. The source analysis adds that Ruggeri fits the bill, as Villa eye a physical left-back and notes that having a more defensively minded full-back could help offer balance.With Ian Maatsen still viewed as a long-term successor to Digne, this is not a signing that blocks his pathway. It looks more like a move designed to sharpen competition, protect structure and give Unai Emery another dependable option as Villa prepare for a demanding campaign.Our ViewFrom a Villa fan perspective, this feels like a really smart move. There is always excitement when a club signs a big name, but this type of deal often says more about the quality of the planning. Ruggeri sounds like a player picked for function, fit and what the squad actually needs. That is encouraging.Digne has been a good servant, but replacing him with someone younger, more physical and already experienced at a high level feels like strong business. The detail that Villa wanted a more physical profile of left-back is the key point for me. Supporters have seen matches where a bit more presence and defensive steel on that side would have helped, especially in tougher away games.There is also something reassuring about the club still backing Maatsen while looking for a different kind of option. Depth matters if Villa want to compete seriously across multiple fronts, and this feels like proper squad building rather than short-term patchwork. If Ruggeri can defend first, support attacks when needed and give Emery the balance he wants, fans will get behind him quickly.Most of all, this report suggests Villa know exactly what they are trying to build. That should excite supporters. It is targeted, sensible and ambitious, all at once.Source: ATHLETIC

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