According to Rob Parrish at Sky Sports News, Manchester United have agreed to
terms with Aston Villa youngster Ashley Young. It is reported
that Young will complete his move to United when he returns from holiday.
According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham have agreed to a deal with
former Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel. Manager Harry
Redknapp said,
"Brad is a top goalkeeper of real quality who has great experience.
According to James Pearce at the Liverpool Echo, Aston Villa winger
Stewart Downing has decided not to commit to a new deal with the club right now,
putting Liverpool on alert. Downing said,
"I know the club are keen for me to extend my contract as I only have two years left on my deal
and that my agent had a recent meeting with our chief executive (Paul Faulkner).
According to Mat Kendrick at the Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa are looking to
make a few signings this summer in the hope of convincing 25-year-old midfielder Ashley
Young to stay. Boss Gary McAllister said,
"I think people were thinking that was staged, but his calf was screaming and he came off .
According to Mat Kendrick at the Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa have begun
contract talks with midfielder Stewart Downing. The 26-year-old said,
"I think there's been a couple of conversations already with my agent ... I've already spoken to
the manager who has said he'd like to keep me .
According to the Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa are interested in signing
Lorient midfielder Morgan Amalfitano, who will be a free agent
this summer. While Aston Villa have made signing a defender their priority, they are still looking
to sign the 26-year-old who has 14 goals with Lorient.
According to John Curtis at the PA, Aston Villa youngster Ashley
Young will not begin any contract talks with the club until the summer. Young said,
"I've always said that I'm going to speak to the manager (Gerard Houllier) and the chairman
(Randy Lerner) in the summer .
According to the Express and Star, Aston Villa may look to sign a new long-term
goalkeeper over the summer despite the reports that they are going to sign Brad
Friedel to a new deal. However it is reported that manager Gerard Houllier will have to
sell to raise money to spend this summer.
According to Newcastle's official website, Newcastle have completed the signing
of Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland on loan for the rest of
the season.
Ireland had joined Villa in the summer as part of the deal for midfielder James
Milner.
UPDATE: According to Stoke City's official website, Stoke City
have completed the signing of striker John Carew on loan for the rest of the
season.
January 20th, 2011: According to Sky Sports News, Aston Villa
striker John Carew has passed a medical as he appears set to join Stoke
City.
According to Sky Sports News, Aston Villa do not plan on selling midfielders
Stewart Downing and Ashley Young. Manager Gerard
Houllier said,
"They [Downing and Young] are not for sale - as simple as that. Whether it's Stewart or Ashley,
they won't be leaving.
UPDATE: According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston
Villa have completed the signing of Jean Makoun. Makoun has agreed to a
deal with the club that will keep him there until 2014. Now Makoun needs to secure a work permit
before he can play with the club.
According to Graeme Bailey at Sky Sports News, Aston Villa are interested in
signing Wigan Athletic striker Hugo Rodallega and defender
Maynor Rodallega.
It is reported that Villa are willing to offer £10million for the duo.
UPDATE: According to West Ham United's official website, West Ham
United have completed signing of Manchester City defender Wayne
Bridge on loan until the end of the season.
January 10th, 2011: According to Mark Fleming at The Independent, West
Ham have agreed to sign Manchester City defender Wayne
Bridge on loan.
UPDATE: According to the Blackpool Gazette, Blackpool manager
Ian Holloway confirmed that he turned down bids from Aston Villa
and Birmingham for Charlie Adam. Holloway said,
"It's true .
UPDATE: According to Fulham's official website, Fulham have
completed the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell for
an undisclosed fee. The deal is for six months but can potentially last until 2014.
January 6th, 2011: According to the Birmingham Mail,
Wolverhampton "are on the verge of signing" Aston Villa
midfielder Steve Sidwell.
According to Sky Sports News, Newcastle are interested in signing
Tottenham midfielder David Bentley. This month Tottenham have
been looking to sell the 26-year-old as oppose to loaning him out.
Bentley has already attracted the interest of Fulham, West
Ham, and Aston Villa so far.
According to the London Evening Standard, Aston Villa midfielder Ashley
Young and Stewart Downing are both not for sale. When asked about if they
would be sold, manager Gerard Houllier said,
"No. No way. Categorically no.
UPDATE: Mathew Kendrick at the Birmingham Mail is reporting that the deal for
Fofana collapsed due to his medical, which showed back problems. However this
might not scare off Aston Villa during the summer when Fofana could potentially be a free
agent.
December 31st, 2010 : According to ESPN Soccernet, Aston Villa
boss Gerard Houllier admitted that the club will likely bring on Omar
Cummings but a deal for Gueida Fofana seems unlikely.
UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, West Ham
United striker Frederic Piquionne is not for sale. Owner
David Gold said,
"He's not for sale ... This club is fighting for its life. It's got to change what it's been
doing.
According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston Villa have completed the
signing of free agent midfielder Robert Pires. Pires signed a deal for the rest of
the season but still needs international clearance before he can play.
According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston Villa defender
Ciaran Clark has signed a new four-year deal with the club that will keep him
there until 2014.
According to the London Evening Standard, Tottenham boss Harry
Redknapp seems to be losing interest in Aston Villa midfielder
Ashley Young. Redknapp said,
"We've got Gareth Bale - what would I do with him (Young)?
According to ESPN Soccernet, Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier
spoke about how interested he is in Manchester United striker Michael
Owen. Houllier told Canal+,
"He has always been in my thoughts ... I like him, as a player and a man.
According to James Nursey at MirrorFootball, Aston Villa have begun new
contract talks with 25-year-old midfielder Ashley Young in the hopes of signing
him to a new deal to lure him away from interested teams, like Tottenham.
It is reported that Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner met with Young's
representatives this week.
Today Phil Thompson told the Birmingham Mail why he turned down the Assistant Manager position
at Aston Villa. Thompson said,
"Sometimes in life you get presented with an opportunity that is too good to be true but,
ultimately, has to be turned down.
UPDATE: According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston
Villa have confirmed the signing of manager Gerard Houllier. Â
September 7th 2010: According to L'Equipe, Aston Villa are
set to confirm the signing of manager Gerard Houllier this week.
UPDATE: According to The Guardian, Aston Villa hope to sign
manager Gerard Houllier within the next 48 hours.
September 3rd 2010: According to Sky Sports News,
Roberto Donadoni is interested in the Aston Villa coaching
position.
According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston Villa have signed free agent
goalkeeper Andy Marshall to a deal that lasts until June 2011.
According to John Curtis at The Independent, former West Ham manager
Alan Curbishley interviewed for the Aston Villa manager position
yesterday.
Ronald Koeman has also expressed his interest in the coaching position
today.
According to Louise Taylor at the Guardian, midfielder Matthew Ireland's
chances of permanently signing with Newcastle, where he is playing on loan from
Aston Villa, seem doubtful as he has failed to impress and will now be out for the
rest of the season due to injury.
According to Louise Taylor at the Guardian, Middlesbrough assistant manager
Gary McAllister has asked the club for permission to hold talks with Aston
Villa so that he can be the new assistant to Gerard Houllier.
It is reported that Middlesbrough initially rejected McAllister's request but they won't
continue to do so if he really wants to move on.
According to ESPN Soccernet, Blackpool defender Neal Eardley
expects his teammate Charlie Adam to move onto a bigger club this summer. Eardley
said,
"Charlie played a massive part in us getting promoted ... I think he scored 19 goals last season
from midfield, which is excellent, and he has proved again this season what a massive player he is
for us.
UPDATE: According to the Liverpool Echo, Charlie Adam has
handed in a transfer request. His agent Kenny Moyes simply said,
"I can confirm Charlie has handed in a transfer request."
However Graeme Bailey at Sky Sports News is reporting that Blackpool will still
not sell him unless they receive the amount they feel they deserve for Adam.
UPDATE: According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston
Villa have completed the signing of striker Darren Bent. Bent has signed
a four-and-a-half year deal with the club.
January 17th, 2011: According to Sunderland's official website,
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has handed in a written transfer
request.
According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston Villa have signed
Tottenham defender Kyle Walker on loan for the rest of the
season.
