Goalkeeper Joan Garcia is closing in on a move to Barcelona - which would signal the end of the interest in him from Aston Villa this summer transfer window. Garcia is currently with

Barca's Catalan rivals Espanyol, who secured survival in La Liga having previously looking as though they might be in for a relegation battle. A club academy product, Garcia was a

regular last season and impressed, catching the eye of many clubs from around Europe. Villa and Manchester City were both linked heavily with moves for Garcia, who has made 67 appearances

for his boyhood club including all 38 league games last season, but the 24-year-old looks like he'll be remaining in Catalonia. Garcia, in the La Liga team of the season for 2024/25,

light in the upcoming days. Barca want to get it done asap and anticipate Premier League clubs." Villa are guarding against the prospect of first choice Emiliano Martinez leaving the

club this summer; Martinez has been at Villa Park for five years since joining from Arsenal for £20m but, despite signing a new long-term contract last summer, could leave in the coming

transfer window. Villa are after a new goalkeeper at any rate, after deputy Robin Olsen left to return to Malmo in Sweden, upon the expiry of his contract. WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO HAPPEN IN

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MERCHANDISE THAT EVERY FAN WILL WANT TO OWN Aston Villa fans can celebrate the end of the season and their love of all things claret and blue in style by getting their hands on some limited

edition merchandise. We've taken a look at a few products in the Villa store for those wishing to add a bit of class to their bedroom, homes or maybe a home bar? These products are

available for a limited time and have that wow factor that would be the envy of any supporter. The first product we spotted is the wonderful Aston Villa 'dream scene' painting. It

depicts the greats of Villa past and present with the likes of Unai Emery sharing a conversation with Ron Saunders, and Peter Withe sharing a joke with Gareth Barry. The brilliant dressing

room scene is available on a 130 x 43cm canvas and comes with a souvenir booklet. There were only 150 of these made to commemorate Villa's 150 year anniversary. YOU CAN BUY IT HERE If

you want a cheaper alternative, you could try the 90 x 60cm lithos print of the same scene, again with the booklet and a limited edition piece. YOU CAN BUY THAT HERE If you fancy a bit of

fun and owning your very own Villa Park, you can with this construction model replica of the stadium. Complete with club branding, this is fun to assemble and will be the perfect addition to

your household or workplace. YOU CAN BUY IT HERE Maybe you'd like to construct a replica of the Villa players and staff bus that they travel to away games in? You can now purchase that

from the club shop, BY CLICKING HERE ASTON VILLA ADIDAS 150TH ANNIVERSARY SHIRT 24-25 (£55) The aforementioned blacked-out anniversary kit has proven to be hugely popular with fans,

particularly those who have noticed the subtle nods to Villa's history in the details. Due to the high demand, the club store currently only has kids sizes 7 - 9 years old in stock at a

price of £55. This item has an 'almost gone' tag on the site. Buy here. ASTON VILLA ADIDAS 150TH ANNIVERSARY TRACK TOP - CLARET (£70) This long sleeve track top has also proven to

be a popular pick amongst fans. The club store describes the jacket by saying: "Before football players take the pitch for warmups, they answer questions from the media wearing an

adidas jacket like this one." Buy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY HOODIE - NAVY (£45) Featuring a retro club badge, this hoodie is still available in all Mens' sizes on the

club store, which describes the item by saying "Relax in style and comfort. Featuring the iconic club crest, this is an essential item for fans of all ages." This item is also

available in claret for both men and women, though only in sizes XL and S for women limited stock left. Buy navy here and claret here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS IN PICTURES BOOK (£25) The first

of two books available to purchase in Villa's 150th season. The describes the picture book as a way to "Celebrate the storied history of Aston Villa and their illustrious history

spanning a century and a half with this premium-quality photo book." Buy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS BOOK VOLUME TWO (£40) The long-awaited second volume moves Aston Villa's

remarkable story forward – with the ups and downs between 1950 and 2024 given the same care and attention as the first volume. Buy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY POLO SHIRT - WHITE

(£30) "Represent your club wherever you go. Suitable for matchday and casual wear, the polo is perfect for fans of all ages." This item is available in all sizes but XS on the club

store and is also available for kids in claret at a higher price of £35. Buy the mens' polo here and the kids' claret polo here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT - CLARET

AND NAVY (£25) "Suitable for wearing on matchdays and beyond, this is a must-have for supporters of all ages. Perfect for walks with the dog, or when relaxing on holiday, the t-shirt

allows you to proudly sport your pride and passion." Buy mens' claret here, womens' claret here and navy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SCARF - CLARET (£15)

"Take the love for your team with you. The scarf tops off your winter look, and is an essential item for supporters." Buy the scarf here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS BADGE & KEYRING

SET - BOXED (£15) Display the love for your team. Perfect for your hat or scarf, this is a must-have for fans of all ages. Buy the set here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS MUG - 11OZ (£8) "Start

your day off right with a drink from this. Whether it's tea, coffee or hot chocolate this mug is perfect for fans to enjoy an exquisite beverage." Buy the mug here.