Vangelis Pavlidis to Aston Villa from Benfica
Verdict Delivered
This rumor DIED. It was dropped from the board after going quiet, last rated 8%.
| Move | Benfica → Villa |
| Outcome | Never happened |
| Rated at the end | 8% |
| Resolved | October 17th |
Villa and Tottenham lead the Premier League interest in the Benfica striker, A Bola reported on October 3rd, adding that Pavlidis dreams of playing in England and is open to a move if Benfica agree. Barcelona, Milan, Roma, Juventus, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş are also interested. Benfica's asking price in the summer was €40m, when a move did not happen because the club chose to keep him; his release clause is €100m. Pavlidis, 27, has 14 goals and three assists in 13 games this season, after 30 goals and six assists in 53 appearances in 2025-26. No approach or offer from Villa has been reported, and no timeframe has been given.
How the Story Moved
| Date | What changed | |
|---|---|---|
| October 5th | Tracked | Rumor opened on the board at 13% (linked) — source: A Bola, October 3rd, via Sport Witness (Naveen Ullal); relayed by Read Aston Villa and The Hard Tackle, October 4th. Villa and Tottenham lead the Premier League interest in the Benfica striker, A Bola reported on October 3rd, adding that Pavlidis dreams of playing in England and is open to a move if Benfica agree. Barcelona, Milan, Roma, Juventus, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş are also interested. Benfica's asking price in the summer was €40m, when a move did not happen because the club chose to keep him; his release clause is €100m. Pavlidis, 27, has 14 goals and three assists in 13 games this season, after 30 goals and six assists in 53 appearances in 2025-26. No approach or offer from Villa has been reported, and no timeframe has been given. |
| October 17th | Verdict | Rumor died — dropped from the board at 13% |
Timeline since the rumor joined the board.