Ruud Nijstad to Aston Villa from FC Twente
Ruud Nijstad · Incoming transfer · FC Twente
Verdict Delivered
This rumor DIED. It was dropped from the board after going quiet, last rated 6%.
State of play
| Move | FC Twente → Villa |
| Outcome | Never happened |
| Rated at the end | 6% |
| Resolved | November 6th |
Villa are among six Premier League clubs that have checked on the 18-year-old centre-back this season, alongside Manchester City, Brentford, Newcastle, Everton, and Sunderland, Graeme Bailey reported for TEAMtalk on October 22nd; Manchester United have watched him in person. Twente are not looking to sell in January and expect interest to build through 2027, with technical director Erik ten Hag central to any decision on his future. The 6ft 5in left-footer made his first-team debut last season. No approach or fee has been reported.
How the Story Moved
| Date | What changed | |
|---|---|---|
| October 28th | Tracked | Rumor opened on the board at 11% (linked) — source: TEAMtalk (Graeme Bailey), October 22nd. Villa are among six Premier League clubs that have checked on the 18-year-old centre-back this season, alongside Manchester City, Brentford, Newcastle, Everton, and Sunderland, Graeme Bailey reported for TEAMtalk on October 22nd; Manchester United have watched him in person. Twente are not looking to sell in January and expect interest to build through 2027, with technical director Erik ten Hag central to any decision on his future. The 6ft 5in left-footer made his first-team debut last season. No approach or fee has been reported. |
| November 6th | Verdict | Rumor died — dropped from the board at 11% |
Timeline since the rumor joined the board.