Transfer Rumors (26 August 09): Aston Villa close on Warnock, Birmingham move for Boro’s Tuncay, Russian return for Spurs’ Pavlyuchenko, and more

After giving you a rundown of the latest transfer news and rumors earlier today, I'm back this evening with another fresh batch of signings and speculation.

Despite an extremely impressive performance in holding Liverpool to a solitary goal in their surprise win at Anfield on Monday, Martin O'Neill is making it a priority to bolster Aston Villa's defense before the close of the summer transfer window, and he's close to making at least one new back line signing, if not more.