Aston Villa players returned to Bodymoor Heath for pre-season training this week, as a relaxing off-season drew to a close. A number of Unai Emery’s first team stars were back in business having enjoyed their holidays, looking forward to the start of 2025/26. Several players still remain away ahead of their return to training from next week, while the opening of the transfer window has already seen players both arrive at the club and depart B6. Here is a look across social media for some updates you may have missed over the past week… Reporting for duty The first set of Villans returned from their off-season this week, reporting for pre-season training at Bodymoor Heath as preparations for 2025/26 got underway… Jacob Ramsey and Ross Barkley shared their excitement at being back in training… Ins and outs The summer transfer window has already seen business both ways for the Villans. Zépiqueno Redmond arrived after leaving Feyenoord, while Kaine Kesler Hayden departed for Coventry City. The pair were joined on social media by Thierry Katsukunya and TJ Carroll, who also recently put pen to paper on new contracts with the club… Last of the summer As the off-season winds to its conclusion, a number of Villans took the opportunity to reflect on their respective summers, and the holidays they have been on. Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers and Pau Torres were among those to share vacation snaps on Instagram…