Sources: Newcastle could be prompted to make a move for an Aston Villa forward if the Villans secure a Premier League transfer

Brentford and Aston Villa played out a pulsating 3-3 draw at Villa Park in April 2024. The Bees trailed by two goals shortly after half-time but produced a stunning nine-minute turnaround to flip the game on its head and take a 3-2 lead before Ollie Watkins’ second of the game meant the spoils were shared.

Newcastle United face Aston Villa in a Premier League match on Saturday, August 16, 2025 (8/16/25) at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

Nicolas Jackson is expected to leave Chelsea this summer transfer window, with Newcastle United one of several clubs credited with an interest in the striker.

The team's home stadium is where Ozzy played his final Back to the Beginning show in July before his death at 76.

Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.

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Aston Villa host Newcastle United on August 16 in their opening Premier League fixture. Transfer intrigue is dominating the build-up.