Aston Villa 'submit enquiry' for Serie A defender as Wolves youngster secures National League move

The summer transfer window is swiftly reaching its crescendo, as more and more deals are flying through. What is happening around Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers today? Let’s take a look.

Villa have put forth an ‘enquiry’ towards a club in Serie A regarding a possible transfer for one of their defenders. The player in question has put in some magnificent displays in Euro 2024 - but can he replicate them in the Premier League next season?

While this has been going on, a young Wolves player - who has been at the club since he was 11 years of age - has departed the Molineux Stadium in favour of a permanent transfer to a club in the National League.

Aston Villa ‘submit enquiry’ for Udinese’s Jaka Bijol

Aston Villa have submitted an ‘enquiry’ to Udinese regarding the availability of one of their top defenders, Jaka Bijol. This is according to a report from Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web, who also mention that clubs such as Inter Milan, Lazio and Napoli are in the race for his signature.

Last season, Bijol played 25 games in all competitions for Udinese, helping them to keep five clean sheets in Serie A along the way. He also overcame a mid-season scaphoid fracture.

Bijol represented Slovenia at Euro 2024, swiftly establishing himself as their most important defender. He kept the likes of Rafael Leao, Diogo Jota and Cristiano Ronaldo quiet in the last 16 when they faced Portugal as he cleared countless balls into the box as they held out for a penalty shoot-out, where they would ultimately fall foul of some spectacular goalkeeping from Diogo Costa.

He also put forth an excellent display against England in the group stage - the Three Lions were keen to impress, but Bijol did not let them and he played a major role in keeping England shut out.

Oliver Tipton completes transfer to Solihull Moors in the National League

Oliver Tipton’s time at the Molineux Stadium has come to an end. He has left Wolves to join Solihull Moors in the National League, having been with the club since he was just 11 years of age.

On the acquisition of Tipton from Wolves, Solihull’s director of football Stephen Ward spoke to their official club website: “Olly is a player we have monitored for quite some time now. He was very highly thought of during his time at Wolves and we are very pleased to secure his signature for the upcoming season.

“His versatility and ability on the ball fits the ethos and playing style that we try to adopt. We are really looking forward to working with him and watching him develop even more.”

On the move, Tipton said: “I’m absolutely buzzing! I couldn’t wait to get here and I’m happy to be here and already looking forward to the season. I’ve met Stephen [Ward], we had a lot of conversations, it’s gone well, we’re talking about how we want to play this year and what we want to achieve, the style of football and it suits me.”