Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 31 Aug 2026
Chelsea and Villa's Swap Shop: Why the Trades Suit Both
Omari Kellyman's £19m move is the key to a transfer pipeline that keeps on giving.
Aston Villa
team
Transfers
Four between clubs since July 21
Key deal
Kellyman £19m to Chelsea, Maatsen £37.5m to Villa
Latest
Jackson £65m to Villa
Sanctions
Both fined by UEFA in summer 2025
What happened. Chelsea and Aston Villa have completed four transfers since July 21, including Nicolas Jackson's £65m move, with both clubs under UEFA financial sanctions.
- Kellyman moved to Strasbourg without playing for Chelsea.
- UEFA warned both clubs about 'swaps' in summer 2025.
- Villa may sign a Chelsea centre-back before window closes.
“Both are operating under UEFA cost control sanctions and have to follow a business plan.”
— Kieran Maguire
The clubs' relationship could yield more deals, with Villa needing a centre-back.
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