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Aston Villa signing this £10m Championship star would be a terrific swoop by Dean Smith
Why Aston Villa should complete a £10m deal for Jed Wallace in January
According to the Birmingham Live (h/t Daily Express), Aston Villa have been credited with an interest in Millwall winger Jed Wallace, with Dean Smith preparing to bolster his attacking ranks when the transfer window reopens in January.
The 25-year-old winger is out of contract at Millwall next summer but the Lions are expected to demand a fee of around £10million if the potential suitors do come calling for his services during the mid-season trading period in January. (Birmingham Mail h/t Daily Express via HITC)
Wallace spent time in the academies of Carshalton Athletic, Farnborough, Lewes and Portsmouth earlier in his career before graduating and turning professional with Pompey during the 2012-13 season.
The versatile former England U-19 international scored 30 times in 121 appearances over the course of his four-year stint at Fratton Park, proving his worth in League One and League Two before earning a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship in the summer of 2015.
The Reading-born star, though, struggled to make a big impact at Wolves and spent time on loan at Millwall during each of his two seasons at Molineux before completing a permanent transfer to The Den on a three-year deal back in the summer of 2017.
Wallace contributed with 6 goals and 9 assists in the 2017-18 campaign as Millwall narrowly fell short of a playoff spot in the Championship and followed it up with 5 goals and 2 assists last term to steer the Lions clear of the relegation zone in the second tier.
However, the 25-year-old has taken some significant strides towards fulfilling his potential at The Den this term and looks well on course to improve on his previous goal tally from the previous campaigns.
Wallace has clocked up 7 goals and 4 assists in just 17 appearances for Millwall and his red-hot form has put him on the radar of Aston Villa, who are looking to bolster their squad further in January even after spending a fortune in the summer following their promotion to the Premier League.
To put things into perspective, Jed Wallace is currently enjoying life at The Den under Gary Rowett and Aston Villa getting their hands on the in-form Championship star during the mid-season trading period could well go a long way towards preserving their status as a Premier League club.
The Villans currently sit 15th in the standings, one point clear of the drop zone following after their 2-1 loss to Chelsea, and one does get the feeling that they will need to enjoy a good run in the second half of the campaign to ensure safety in the Premier League.
A return of 22 goals in 14 games looks quite decent on paper for any mid-table PL outfit and Dean Smith should be happy with the fact that his team hasn’t relied on one particular player to deliver the goals and the assists week in, week out.
Wesley, Anwar El Ghazi, Jack Grealish and several others have all risen to the occasion to chip in with valuable goal contributions so far and notwithstanding the fact that the wide attacking cavalry of El Ghazi, Trezeguet and Jota have done pretty well, Villa can certainly do with an in-form player like Jed Wallace in their ranks.
That the 25-year-old has registered such impressive numbers in a rather mediocre Millwall side in the Championship speaks volumes of his abilities. Though Wallace hasn’t played in the Premier League before, the stage looks set for him to make the step up to the top-flight and help the Villans in their bid for survival.
As per whoscored, Wallace averages 2.2 tackles, 2.2 shots, 1.9 key passes, 2.2 dribbles, 1.6 crosses and 1.7 long balls per game this season, figures which lie testament to his proficiency in taking on defenders, work rate, eye for goal, as well as creativity and crossing ability from the wide areas of the pitch to set up goals.
A closer look at the numbers reveals that Wallace has managed to keep 16 out of his 37 attempts on target while coming out on top on 37 occasions out of a possible 64 in terms of dribbles completed.
Indeed, those stats make for some impressive reading on paper and Millwall’s asking price of £10million certainly looks justified for a player who has racked up some eye-watering displays in the Championship this season.
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Verdict
All in all, Aston Villa’s links with Jed Wallace certainly makes a lot of sense and this looks like a move that could pay off handsomely for them moving forward.
England international Katie Robinson officially completed her move back to Bristol City on January 8, 2026 on a two and a half year contract, keeping her at Ashton Gate through summer 2028.
The 23-year-old forward returns to the club where she made her senior debut at age 16 in October 2018 and rose through the academy system. Robinson left Aston Villa on a permanent transfer after making 12 appearances on loan at Everton during the first half of the 2025-26 season.
The Academy Homecoming
Robinson progressed through the Bristol City academy before earning her senior debut in 2018 against Birmingham City. She impressed as a teenager but departed for Brighton in July 2020 after signing her first professional contract.
Her four year spell at Brighton saw her score 10 goals in 68 appearances including winning the Young Player of the Season award in 2022-23. A loan spell at Charlton Athletic during the 2021-22 season helped her regain match fitness after knee injury.
She joined Aston Villa in July 2024 but struggled for consistent playing time, prompting a loan move to Everton that became the springboard for her Bristol return.
International Experience and Lionesses Recognition
Robinson earned her first England senior call-up in November 2022 and has since been capped five times for her country. She became the youngest squad member at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where England finished runners-up.
She also helped England win the Arnold Clark Cup and the Women’s Finalissima in 2023. Her international experience combined with her domestic knowledge of Bristol City makes her a valuable addition to the squad.
Ambitions Aligned at Bristol
Robinson told Bristol City media that her visions aligned perfectly with head coach Charlotte Healy and new owners Mercury 13. She expressed excitement returning to the club that started her career.
Head Coach Charlotte Healy described Robinson as fantastic, quick and exciting to watch, praising her growth as a player and her ability to handle elite level football. Bristol City currently sit third in WSL2 with promotion ambitions as the expanding league structure now allows three teams to reach the top flight.
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Manchester City Women Player Ratings vs. Aston Villa: Bunny Shaw’s Historic Quadruple Takes Her Past Century Mark
Khadija “Bunny” Shaw became the 10th player in Manchester City Women’s history to reach 100 goals for the club, marking the milestone with a sensational four-goal haul in Sunday’s 6-1 demolition of Aston Villa.
The Jamaican netted her 100th and 101st within minutes before completing her quadruple after the break, taking her tally to 103 goals in just 120 appearances.
Vivianne Miedema delivered a masterclass performance, recording assists for Shaw and Aoba Fujino before capping her display with a goal of her own.
Goalkeeper & Defence
Ayaka Yamashita – 5/10 Nearly gifted Villa a goal with a careless pass to Yui Hasegawa in midfield. The Japan international looked nervy with the ball at her feet despite Villa’s limited attacking threat.
Kerstin Casparij – 7/10 On her 100th appearance for City, the Netherlands right-back was a constant threat going forward. Forced a good save from Sabrina D’Angelo after the break and linked well with Fujino down the right flank.
Jade Rose – 6/10 Made an important block late on to deny Rachel Daly what would have been a consolation goal. Solid enough defensively without being tested regularly.
Rebecca Knaak – 5/10 Fresh from signing a new two-year contract extension in midweek, the centre-back picked up a booking for a mistimed tackle on Daly. Not her sharpest performance.
Leila Ouahabi – 5/10 Lost her individual battle against Villa’s impressive wing-back Chasity Grant, who caused problems throughout. Struggled defensively when Villa pressed high.
Midfield & Attack
Laura Blindkilde Brown – 6/10 Neat and tidy in possession, keeping things simple in the middle of the park. Supplied City’s forwards adequately but didn’t stamp her authority on proceedings.
Yui Hasegawa – 7/10 Played a crucial role in Shaw’s second goal, winning possession in midfield before setting the Jamaican on her way. Her energy in the centre was vital to City’s control.
Aoba Fujino – 8/10 One of City’s best performers this season continued her excellent form. Lively down the right-hand side all afternoon before netting the third with a superb finish past D’Angelo. Also provided the assist for Miedema’s goal.
Vivianne Miedema – 9/10 Displaying plenty of guile between the lines, the WSL’s all-time top scorer showcased her complete game. Recorded assists for Shaw and Fujino with perfectly weighted passes before tapping home herself. Her movement and vision were exceptional throughout.
Lauren Hemp – 7/10 The scourge of Villa, having previously scored seven WSL goals against them. Recorded the pre-assist in the build-up to Shaw’s opener and caused constant problems with her direct running.
Khadija Shaw – 10/10 Simply remarkable inside the penalty area. Reached and surpassed a century of City goals with a performance that showcased exactly why she’s the WSL’s most lethal finisher. Her 100th came from Miedema’s cross, her 101st from a trademark cut inside, and she added two more after the break. Now has 12 WSL goals in just 11 games this season.
Subs & Manager
Alex Greenwood (6/10): Returned to the City fold for the first time since October following her injury layoff. The captain helped see out the victory and provided valuable leadership from the bench.
Grace Clinton (6/10): Replaced Laura Blindkilde Brown after the hour mark and thought she’d scored City’s sixth, but it deflected in off Shaw for the striker’s fourth.
Kerolin (5/10): A second-half substitute who replaced Hemp but was unable to make an impact on the match.
Andree Jeglertz (8/10): His half-time team talk proved spot on after Villa showed spirit in the opening 45 minutes. City were ruthless in the second half, demonstrating the clinical edge expected of title winners.
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Tottenham Hotspur Women welcome Aston Villa Women to Brisbane Road on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in their final home game of the calendar year.
Spurs enter the fixture 5th in the WSL table with 16 points, while Villa sit 8th with 10 points, setting up an important mid-table battle.
Kick-off: 12:00 UK / 14:00 GMT
Venue: Brisbane Road (BetWright Stadium)
Competition: Barclays Women’s Super League – Round 10
Broadcast: Sky Sports+ / WSL YouTube
Form Guide
Tottenham have enjoyed a strong start to the 2025–26 season but come into this match looking to regain momentum. They remain firmly in top-half contention with 16 points from their opening nine league games.
Aston Villa have endured a mixed campaign. With 10 points from eight matches, they sit 8th but have shown competitive performances away from home and remain capable of troubling any side on their day.
Historically, the fixture has been evenly balanced, with six wins each and five draws across all competitive meetings.
Team News
As of December 6, neither club has released an official injury report or confirmed squad list for this fixture.
Aston Villa have also not publicly confirmed any major absences.
Because no official lists are available yet, all lineup information remains predicted rather than confirmed.
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Women (4-2-3-1):
Kop; Nildén, Hunt, Bartrip, Morris; Summanen, Ahtinen; Holdt, Spence, Naz; Thomas
Aston Villa Women (4-2-3-1):
D’Angelo; Maritz, Patten, Turner, Pacheco; Staniforth, Nobbs; Hanson, Dali, Daly; Lehmann
Match Outlook
With both sides looking to close out the year positively, this fixture has the makings of a tight and competitive meeting.
Tottenham’s strong home form and stable core squad could give them the edge. Aston Villa, however, have proven difficult to break down on the road and have the attacking quality to make this a challenging afternoon.
A narrow Spurs victory or a tense draw appears the most likely outcome.
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