Sources: Aston Villa accept every player has a price - but there's one exception to the rule

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(Credit: Imago) Aston Villa accept every player has a price, but Youri Tielemans is an exception Tue 17 March 2026 12:15, UK Aston Villa have no intention of selling midfielder Youri Tielemans this summer amid ongoing interest from Saudi Arabia, sources have told Football Insider.The Belgian has been extensively linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in recent weeks, but it is understood that the second city outfit are not looking to exploit that opportunity at the moment. Aston Villa’s transfer plans will be heavily dictated by their situation off the pitch, and while there is an acceptance that every player has a price, they have a clear intention for Tielemans to still be at Villa Park next season.

VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUBHow many more games will Youri Tielemans be out for?Tielemans has been an important member of Unai Emery’s squad once again this season, and their recent downturn in form has largely coincided with him picking up an ankle injury. Aston Villa may be set to escape UEFA punishmentFormer Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson recently told Football Insider that Villa may not have breached UEFA’s squad cost rules, despite recent reports suggesting otherwise.

However, Borson has heard that they may not have breached the squad cost rules this time around, which would provide a welcome reprieve for their financial situation. He also added that Champions League qualification would be “transformational” to their fortunes when it comes to their revenue and spending capabilities for next term. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.