Overview

• Multiple outlets including ESPN report the president of football operations has departed, with no official club statement issued so far.
• Villa sit 18th after five Premier League games without a win and just one league goal, and they have already exited the League Cup.
• Premier League PSR and UEFA squad cost rules have driven roughly £285m in player sales since summer 2024 and curtailed this summer’s recruitment.
• Key loans such as Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio were not converted into permanent deals, fueling scrutiny of recent transfer strategy.
• Local reporting indicates Unai Emery’s position is not affected, and an internal option such as chief scout Alberto Benito has been mentioned for short-term duties, while Spanish reports link Monchi to the San Fernando 1940 project.