Aston Villa manager Unai Emery blocked youngster Lamare Bogarde leaving in the summer, despite Nottingham Forest offering ‘serious money’ for him. That’s according to Dennie van Laar at Voetbal Primeur, who reveals all on the failed transfer and Emery’s reluctance to sell the youngster. Bogarde has been one of the breakout stars for Aston Villa

Young defender Lamare Bogarde was a man in demand in the summer but has since gone on to prove his worth to Unai Emery