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Tyrone Mings summer exit inevitable as Aston Villa transfer hunt emerges

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Credit: Imago Tyrone Mings summer exit inevitable as Aston Villa transfer hunt emerges Tue 5 May 2026 14:03, UK Tyrone Mings has struggled for regular game time throughout the 2025-26 season at Aston Villa.The former captain did himself no favours on the weekend, as he played a part in the 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park.As a result, it looks likely that Unai Emery will continue to prefer other options over the centre-back in what has been a difficult season for Mings.Now, with Tutto Mercato Web on 4 May reporting that Villa are showing interest in Thomas Kristensen, this could be the beginning of the end for the defender.With Villa already preparing for the summer transfer window, Mings could be on the departure list ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. šŸ”„ Aston Villa Transfer Update šŸ”„ Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom. VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tyrone Mings to be sold in the summer?Mings has struggled for game time all season.



To date, he has only played 15 matches in the Premier League, and has barely featured at all since the beginning of March.Tyrone Mings’ Premier League stats this seasonPer 90 minutesTackles 0.31Interceptions 0.71Recoveries 3.07Clearances 5.43Clean sheets 0.24Mings does not have the best stats this season. Credit: FotmobNow, with Villa eyeing a potential Ā£21.58million move for Kristensen, Mings will likely be pushed further down the pecking order.As a result, given the club’s financial situation, they may look to cash in.This looks increasingly likely given Mings’ contract is up next summer, meaning that the transfer window is potentially the last time Villa can get any meaningful money for the defender.Who else are Aston Villa linked with?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Aston Villa are eyeing a move for Fulham’s Harry Wilson.The Wales international is yet to agree to a new contract, and is currently set to depart at the end of the season.As a result, early talks have taken place with the 29-year-old winger’s representatives in hopes of bringing him to Villa Park for the upcoming season.Wilson has been outstanding for Fulham in the Premier League this season, scoring 10 goals and picking up six assists in 33 matches.As a result, the Cottagers still have an outside chance of achieving European qualification in the remaining matches of the season.However, it remains to be seen if Villa will be able to win the race for the attacker, with Wilson unlikely to be short on potential suitors ahead of the new campaign. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.

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