According to MirrorFootball, Aston Villa are interested in Manchester
City defender Micah Richards. It is reported that Manchester City are
planning to go after Barcelona defender Dani Alves and if they
sign him, Richards will be expendable.
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According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston Villa have loaned out
midfielder Isaiah Osbourne to Middlesbrough until December
28.
According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham youngsters Steven
Caulker, Ryan Mason, and Jonathan Obika all had their
loans extended until the end of the season with Yeovil Town.
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According to James Nursey at Mirror Football, Hull City are preparing to make a
bid for Aston Villa defender Luke Young. However it is reported
that Young may have to hand in a transfer request if he wants to leave as Villa due not want to
sell him.
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According to Sky Sports News, Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill
will look to make a few more signings this summer if he can. He said,
"We're going to try and get some extra players in if we can, and in our own way ...It's a
lengthy season and I'm going to have to try and look after the players.
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According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston Villa have signed free-agent
goalkeeper Andy Marshall. Marshall signed a one-year deal with the club.
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According to the Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa boss Martin
O'Neill watched Middlesbrough's match against Sheffield
United but as a spectator, not cause of scouting.
There were rumor indicating that Villa were interested in Tuncay Sanli however
"sources at Villa" denied this report.
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UPDATE: According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston
Villa have signed Newcastle defender Habib Beye for an
undisclosed fee. Beye signed a three-year deal with the club.
August 6th, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Hull City have
agreed to a fee for Newcastle defender Habib Beye.
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According to Kevin McCarra at the Guardian, Aston Villa boss Martin
O'Neill admitted that he is interested in Real Madrid midfielder
Wesley Sneijder. O'Neill said,
"I think that the more creativity you have in your side the better chance you will have
.
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According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston Villa boss Martin
O'Neill admitted that he would like to strengthen his defense. He told AVTV,
"We have lost Martin and we have allowed Zat to go to
Bolton. Defence is a priority.
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According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston Villa have signed
Leeds United midfielder Fabian Delph for an undisclosed fee.
Delph passed a medical and agreed to personal terms.
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According to Lucas Brown at Goal.com, La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that
Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder is not going anywhere. His
agent Soren Lerby said,
"We have an understanding with Real Madrid that Wesley can't leave the club.
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According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Aston Villa are preparing a
£12million bid for West Ham United defender Matthew Upson.
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UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Aston Villa and
Hull City have joined Sunderland in the hunt for Tottenham
striker Darren Bent.
July 27th, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Sunderland
appear close to signing Tottenham striker Darren Bent.
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According to Francisco Acedo at Sky Sports News, Atletico Madrid midfielder
Jurado is not going anywhere despite being linked with Aston
Villa. His agent Manuel Garcia Quillon said,
"Jurado has a deal with Atletico until June 2010 and his priority is to stay with Atletico
.
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UPDATE: According to The Sun, Tottenham midfielder
Jermaine Jenas stated that he is not leaving the club. He mentions that he is a
Tottenham player and is happy there. "That's all there is to it."
July 23rd, 2009 Redknapp also mentioned that he has not heard of any interest
in Jermaine Jenas from Aston Villa.
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According to Bolton's official website, Bolton have completed the signings of
Hull City defender Sam Ricketts and Aston Villa
defender Zat Knight. Both players signed a three-year deal with the club.
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UPDATE: According to Lucas Brown at Goal.com, The Times is reporting
that Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen is set to have serious
discussions with clubs next week. HIs agent and father Arnor Gudjohnsen said,
"There is interest from a number of clubs and I expect serious discussions with clubs next
week .
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According to Stephen Crawford at Goal.com, UEFA is looking to limit the amount
of money spent on transfers by clubs. An official statement in UEFAdirect said,
"The aim is for all clubs to be able to live on the income they generate ... A series of
incentives and disciplinary action will be examined at the next executive committee meeting.
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According to James Dall at Sky Sports News, Tottenham boss Harry
Redknapp admitted that Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch
is too expensive for him. He said,
"Portsmouth are trying to sell Crouchy. Sunderland were interested and I
think Fulham are interested .
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According to ESPN Soccernet, Aston Villa are interested in signing
Tottenham footballers Jermaine Jenas and Alan
Hutton.
However Villa will face competition for Jenas as Inter Milan are believed to be
interested in him as well.
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According to Arindam Rej at the Daily Mail, Birmingham's next target is
Aston Villa's 22-year-old midfielder Craig Gardner.
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UPDATE: According to James Dall at Sky Sports News, Aston
Villa have not received any bids for winger Ashley Young. Villa boss
Martin O'Neill said,
"I read every single day these articles about different clubs coming in for him, with swap
deals mentioned.
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UPDATE: According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston
Villa have signed Middlesbrough winger Stewart
Downing. Downing signed a four-year deal with the club.
July 15th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Aston Villa have
agreed to pay £12million for Middlesbrough winger Stewart
Downing.
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According to Bill Howell at Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa are closing in on
Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin. The deal could cost around
£2 million-£3 million.
It is reported that the only thing that can interrupt this deal is if Liverpool
makes an offer as they are supposedly interested in Distin as well.
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UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Aston Villa have agreed
to pay £12million for Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing.
Downing has traveled to the midlands to see if he and Villa can work out a personal deal.
July 8th, 2009 According to Bill Howell at the Birmingham Post, Aston
Villa are interested in Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing
and Tuncay Sanli.
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UPDATE: According to the Express and Star, Bolton could sign
Aston Villa defender Zat Knight by the end of the week. However
Aston Villa are looking to find a replacement before they deal Knight.
Possible replacements mentioned are Sylvain Distin from
Portsmouth, Matthew Upson from West Ham United,
and Sebastien Bassong from Newcastle.
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UPDATE: According to the Lancashire Evening Post, Tottenham
boss Harry Redknapp is preparing an offer of David Bently + cash
for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young. The deal would total around
£25million.
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UPDATE: According to Peter Fraser at Sky Sports News, West Ham
United boss Gianfranco Zola admitted that he is looking for a good player
like Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen. He said,
"Eidur is certainly a very, very good player.
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UPDATE: According to the Daily Mirror, Wolverhampton are set
to join Bolton in the hunt for Aston Villa defender Zat
Knight. Knight is worth around £3million.
June 19th, 2009 According to Express and Star, Wolverhampton
are interested in Aston Villa defender Zat Knight.
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According to Leeds United's official website, Leeds United confirmed that they
rejected bids from two Premier League clubs for Fabian Delph. The statement
said,
"Leeds United can confirm that we have received offers direct from two Premier League clubs for
Fabian Delph .
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According to Bill Howell at the Birmingham Post, Aston Villa are interested in
Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing and Tuncay
Sanli. However Middlesbrough want £20million for the pair.
It is also reported that Everton made an informal bid for Tuncay that was
rejected and Tottenham are also interested in Downing.
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According to the Daily Mail, Aston Villa are interested in
Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos. Senderos is valued at around
£5million.
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According to Alan Nixon at the Daily Mirror, Aston Villa are preparing a
£5million bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Tuncay Sanli. Villa
are also willing to pay him his current wages which are £65,000-a-week.
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UPDATE: According to Lucas Brown at Sky Sports News, Sport is
reporting that Aston Villa, Fulham, and Everton
are all interested in Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen. His
father Arnor was quoted as saying,
"I think that Eidur will leave Barcelona, but I am not sure where he will end up playing
next .
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