Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martinez and Jacob Ramsey have stepped back to stay despite rumors of the exit – fans vote for the Aston Villa team

Emiliano Martinez, Ollie Watkins and Jacob Ramsey have been heavily supported by fans despite rumors surrounding their respective futures.

Nine in 10 fans think Villa needs to get mid-part pairs Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans.

Villans launched their 2025/26 campaign at Newcastle United Live’s home with TNT Sports and Discovery+, which was only separated by differences in goals in last season’s final rankings.

However, this proved important as Magpie’s excellent goal record ultimately secured a fifth-place finish and brought UEFA Champions League qualifying at Villa’s expense.

Unai Emery’s team will instead play in the UEFA Europa League, entering the season and attempt to build on a strong campaign that has reached the Champions League quarterfinals and FA Cup semi-finals, in addition to being sixth place.

Ahead of the new season, we asked fans a simple “keep or sell?” Questions about the current villa team and midfield duo Rogers and Thierremans were both supported by over 90%.

Rodgers played the lead role in what was his first full season with the club, scoring 14 goals and registering 16 assists in all competitions, and was loved by his supporters.

Keeper Martinez has linked his journey away from Villa Park this summer, and it is rumoured that Manchester United are interested in seducing the World Cup winners to Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, star striker Watkins is reportedly interested by several clubs, including United and, strangely, Saturday’s opponent, Newcastle.

Over 80% of the fans want to see both players remain.

Other players who scored very well were England defender Ezri Konsa, club captain, stubborn John McGinn and Ramsey.

Despite 82% who want to keep the 24-year-old, Ramsey is another player who frequently links to Newcastle travel.

Only players with less than 50% of their residence tickets, including Ross Berkley and Alex Moreno, will stay.

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