MacPhee Exit Shakes Villa | Chelsea F.C. News

Aston Villa’s set-piece maestro Austin MacPhee is in talks to join Chelsea, sparking fury among fans who’ve reaped the rewards of his genius from corners and free kicks — a tactic that netted more goals than any other top-five team last season. Other Premier League and Saudi clubs are also circling, and while a release clause could bring Villa some cash, losing him would be a seismic blow. Meanwhile, Villa are eyeing Everton’s James Garner, a standout midfielder whose new contract until 2030 makes the move a tough nut to crack as the transfer window tightens. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de6da99920190c38