Overview

• Reports across UK outlets say Monchi will depart after just over two years and five transfer windows in charge of recruitment.
• Villa are winless after five league matches, sit 18th in the Premier League, and have scored once in the top flight.
• Roberto Olabe, who left Real Sociedad last season, is expected to be appointed as president of football operations, with confirmation anticipated soon.
• Financial constraints under Premier League PSR and UEFA regulations limited spending and led to roughly £285m in player sales since summer 2024.
• Coverage cites doubts over Monchi’s recruitment hit-rate and a subdued summer window as drivers of the shake-up, while reports indicate Unai Emery remains in post.