Villa's improved ~€10m offer had convinced Flamengo's presidency, but head coach Leonardo Jardim stepped in to block the sale in early July. Emerson has since publicly welcomed the approach — 'very happy to receive this proposal' — and the door stays open if Villa revive the pursuit. Targeted as back-up to Cash.
Primary source: ESPN Brazil / Fabrizio Romano / Read Aston Villa · last corroborated July 13th. Likelihood combines deal stage with source reliability — methodology on the rumor board.
| Date | What changed | |
|---|---|---|
| July 13th | Tracked | Rumor opened on the board at 43% (talks) — source: ESPN Brazil / Fabrizio Romano / Read Aston Villa. Villa's improved ~€10m offer had convinced Flamengo's presidency, but head coach Leonardo Jardim stepped in to block the sale in early July. Emerson has since publicly welcomed the approach — 'very happy to receive this proposal' — and the door stays open if Villa revive the pursuit. Targeted as back-up to Cash. |
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