Rogers has been a top target for Unai Emery for most of the month, and after making three offers, Aston Villa are set to sign him for a reported £15m fee. The player is expected to sign a contract until 2029 at Villa Park. Emery has stated that there will be no further signings after Rogers, but rumors suggest talks are ongoing for Chelsea striker Armando Broja, and a backup goalkeeper deal could also be in the works.
Sky Sports reporters Anthony Joseph and Lyall Thomas have reported that Aston Villa is close to signing Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci. It is unclear if the deal will be permanent or a loan transfer, and Gauci is currently away with Australia at the Asian Cup. The 23-year-old has previously played for Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City and is under contract with Adelaide United until 2026. Gauci has kept 17 clean sheets in his 76 senior appearances and has received praise from head coach Carl Veart. With only Emiliano Martinez and Robin Olsen as options, Gauci could potentially become Villa’s number two goalkeeper or be seen as a future prospect.
