Monchi

Aston Villa set to shatter transfer record as £111m forward ‘packs bags’ and says ‘yes’ to Monchi approach
Villa are confident of smashing their transfer record after a big double update outlined exactly how Monchi can secure a blockbuster deal and of the likely costs involved

Lopetegui reunion with elite striker in tatters as Aston Villa chief Monchi plans to ruin West Ham plan
Lopetegui could be gutted, with a man he formerly worked closely with looking to snatch one of his former stars before he can get him

Aston Villa’s ‘Messi of recruitment’ eyes £69m star amid West Ham transfer battle
Aston Villa will hope they can pull off a transfer masterclass but there are lots of moving pieces at play

Monchi planning biggest-name signing in Aston Villa history as ‘talks begin’ for world-class attacker
Monchi is reported to be in talks over one of the biggest coups in Villa's history - and there is a belief a deal can be done for a bargain fee

Monchi to barge Man Utd aside as Aston Villa ‘test waters’ over ambitious €40m Serie A transfer
Villa are reportedly set to make a big summer move for a classy Netherlands star with Monchi believing he has unearthed a formula to beat Man Utd to the deal

Monchi strikes gold as Aston Villa ‘agree’ first January transfer with major deal struck for Serie A winger
Emery is desperate to add another attacking option to his mix and reports in Italy claim Monchi has now had an offer accepted for a top 23-year-old winger

Monchi opens Villa club-record transfer talks for brilliant LaLiga attacker; Pau Torres a key factor in deal
Emery's side are in the mix for a top-four finish in the Premier League this season and this superb January addition will surely boost their hopes further

Monchi strikes gold as Aston Villa close on first January signing; player ‘keen’ on move with big-money offer imminent
Villa are reportedly close to their first arrival of the January window with president of football operations Monchi nearing a prized Turkish talent

Aston Villa players warned over Monchi antics: ‘His objective was to play with his players’
The 35-year-old is currently a free agent and looking for a new club but has sent a warning to Villa's players

Aston Villa transfers: Monchi to make leading Spanish star his first signing in club-record deal with 165-game regular replaced
Monchi is set to make a sizeable instant impression at Villa by reportedly sealing the club-record signing of one of Spanish football's most respected talents

Aston Villa transfers: Monchi wants Leeds star as first signing as eight players are released in brutal clearout
Villa have confirmed the appointment of Monchi as their president of football operations - and a trusted reporter suggests he is in the market to make a Leeds United star his first signing

Aston Villa finally agree Monchi exit clause with two new signings expected to follow quickly
The deal is known to have been pushed through by Villa boss Unai Emery, who worked with Monchi at Sevilla from 2013-2016

Tottenham announce Ange Postecoglou with contract length confirmed and sporting director decision imminent
The Ange Postecoglou era is officially up and running at Tottenham - and with the head coach position now taken, the attention has turned to the sporting director role

Chelsea switch focus to sporting director who impressed Todd Boehly in failed summer transfer talks
Todd Boehly likes what he has heard from the decorated director, although there would be one major cause for concern.

New perspective sheds contradictory light on aftermath of £68m Chelsea transfer pursuit
A club chief has offered a new perspective on the way a summer Chelsea target dealt with his failure to move to Stamford Bridge

Solskjaer snaps back at Sevilla chief for Man Utd sporting director claim
Sevilla sporting director Monchi recently claimed he could not understand why Man Utd do not have someone in a similar position

Boost for Man Utd as LaLiga giants rule out swoop for midfield target
Manchester United now have less competition for international midfielder…

LaLiga expert reveals how Sevilla really snatched Monchi from Arsenal
The circumstances behind Sevilla's beating of Arsenal to sporting director Monchi has been explained by LaLiga expert Guillem Balague.

Monchi explains why he chose Sevilla over Arsenal
Monchi has explained why he snubbed Arsenal in favour of a return to Sevilla.

Arsenal suffer big blow as transfer guru completes Sevilla return
LaLiga side Sevilla have announced the return of Monchi as the club's sporting director, ending links to Arsenal.

Arsenal dealt blow as Sevilla confirm talks with key figure over return
Sevilla president Pepe Castro has confirmed that the club are in talks over a return for reported Arsenal target Monchi

Monchi puts €80m marquee star at top of five-man Arsenal target list
Reported incoming Arsenal technical director Monchi is believed to have shortlisted five players he wants to sign for the Gunners.

Arsenal, Man Utd sporting director target Monchi leaves Roma
Roma have announced that their sporting director Monchi has left the club via mutual agreement.

Roma exit imminent as key figure closes in on Emery reunion at Arsenal
Arsenal have been given a boost as news is emerging from Italy that Roma director Monchi looks set to leave the Serie A side

Roma development gives Arsenal boost in pursuit of key appointment
Arsenal have seemingly been handed a boost in their pursuit of Monchi, with reports suggesting Roma are lining up his replacement

Arsenal agree crucial €3m summer deal for trusted Emery aide
Arsenal have agreed terms with Monchi after striking a deal with Roma for the sporting director at the end of the season, claim reports.

Roma chief responds as Arsenal consider two successors to Mislintat
Arsenal have identified two men as possible candidates to take over from Sven Mislintat as head of player recruitment, a report claims

Unai Emery has No.1 target in mind for technical director role
Unai Emery has a top target in mind to join him at Arsenal as the club's new technical director, according to a report.

Roma director issues firm response to reports of Man Utd switch
Roma director Monchi has issued a firm response to rumours that he could leave the Serie A side and join Manchester United

Man Utd draw up four-man shortlist for Director of Football role
Manchester United have four names in their sights after drawing up a shortlist for their newly-created director of football role.