Aston Villa news

Aston Villa have signed striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Brett Holman has stressed that he wants to be playing more first-team football if he remains with Aston Villa next season.

Aalborg striker Nicklas Helenius is set to complete his move to Aston Villa early this week once he has undergone a medical.

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is understood to be a target for Newcastle United and newly-promoted Hull City.

Aston Villa are closing in on a deal for Sevilla left-back Antonio Luna as Paul Lambert continues to revamp his squad at Villa Park.

New Aston Villa signing Jores Okore has revealed he takes inspiration from fellow defenders Marcel Desailly and Daniel Agger.

Stephen Ireland is the latest Aston Villa player who looks set to be offloaded by boss Paul Lambert during this transfer window.

New Aston Villa signing Jores Okore insists he was right to turn down Chelsea after agreeing a four-year deal at Villa Park.

New signing Leandro Bacuna is looking to model himself on Chelsea legend Frank Lampard for Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Aston Villa have confirmed the double capture of Denmark defender Jores Okore and Dutch midfielder Leandro Bacuna.

Jores Okore has signed for Aston Villa from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland after passing a medical and signing a four-year deal.

Youngster Daniel Johnson is looking to become a first-team regular at Aston Villa after signing a new two-year contract at the club.

Nicklas Helenius has stated his desire to leave AaB Aalborg as Aston Villa close in on signing the Danish international striker.

Aston Villa have agreed a £4million fee with Danish club Nordsjaelland for defender Jores Okore who is travelling over for a medical.

Former defender Martin Laursen has backed fellow countryman Jores Okore to be a big hit in England if he joins Aston Villa this summer.

Veteran Shay Given will be allowed to go out on loan next season, with Celtic hoping to re-sign the former Republic of Ireland keeper.

Aston Villa forward Andreas Weimann has revealed his delight at signing a new three-year deal with the club.

Aston Villa forward Andreas Weimann is set to sign a new three-year deal at Villa Park.

Alan Hutton says he would welcome the opportunity to return to Spain and not just on loan as he prepares to leave Aston Villa.

Aleksandar Tonev says he is hungry for success at Aston Villa after agreeing a £2.5million switch from Lech Poznan.