Aston Villa’s growing confidence under Unai Emery in recent seasons has created an environment where young players believe they can make a place for themselves. The club’s rise in domestic and

Cash's new four-year deal also contains the option of a possible 12-month extension, as reported by The Athletic on October 21.

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Aston Villa signed Evann Guessand over the summer but were limited in the transfer market due to financial fair play rules. However, one attacking midfielder that has yet to make an impact at Villa Park after joining on loan could be the catalyst for an uptick in performances for Emery’s men.

Nottingham Forest hosts Porto in the Europa League later today, two days after Sean Dyche became the club's third manager of the season.

British pro-Israeli campaigners are planning to protest during Aston Villa’s Europa League game against Maccabi Tel Aviv amid fears their cause will be hijacked by Tommy Robinson.

The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands has called for “an immediate review” of the decision not to allow supporters of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv to attend November’s Europa League fixture against Aston Villa in Birmingham.

Rogers currently ranks outside the top earners at Villa Park despite his transformation into a key performer for the Midlands club and it is likely new deal will include a substantial pay rise that is in sync with his elevated status within Emery's squad and rewards his recent excellent form.