How 11 players who left Aston Villa in the summer have fared as dream and nightmare scenarios unfold

John Townley reviews how 11 players who left Aston Villa during the summer transfer window have fared at their new clubs. Among the major departures, Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea for £117 million, Ezri Konsa moved to Arsenal for £51 million, and Youri Tielemans signed for Manchester United for £35 million. Ollie Watkins relocated to Saudi Arabia, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez joined Chelsea after Villa signed Zion Suzuki.

Townley details mixed fortunes for the departed players, noting that Martinez has conceded 10 goals in four Chelsea matches and Lucas Digne has played sparingly for Paris Saint-Germain. Additionally, Leon Bailey moved to Olympiacos, Lewis Dobbin joined Southampton, and loan departures include Jaden Philogene-Bidace (Garcia) at Getafe, Kosta Nedeljkovic at Rangers, and Evann Guessand at Crystal Palace.