Aston Villa: May 2008 Archives

Gareth Barry is being urged to quit Aston Villa and join Liverpool by his fellow England international and Reds skipper Steven Gerrard.

Sunderland are said to be lining up a swoop for Aston Villa forward Shaun Maloney, who is considering his future at the club.

Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood is wanted by Fulham, Rangers and Stoke this summer, according to his agent.

Gareth Barry is set to hold talks with Aston Villa over his future but says he will stay if a bid from Liverpool is not accepted.

USA international goalkeeper Brad Guzan has spoken of his desire to sign for Aston Villa and hopes a deal can be pushed through.

Stoke City are being linked with a move for Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood following their promotion to the Premiership.

West Brom have completed the permanent signing of striker Luke Moore from Aston Villa for an initial £3million fee.

Aston Villa are being linked with a £4m swoop for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne, who has just a year remaining on his deal.

Aston Villa are reported to have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Cardiff City youngster Aaron Ramsey this summer.

Everton and Aston Villa are waiting to pounce after the agent of Zoltan Gera confirmed he is set to decide on his future at West Brom.

Martin O'Neill is intent on bringing new signings to Aston Villa this summer as part of his grand plan to push the club on.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told Aston Villa counterpart Martin O'Neill he will have to pay £10million for Scott Carson.

Aston Villa could be ready to join West Ham and Newcastle in the race to sign Nicky Shorey from relegated Reading.

Manchester City captain Richard Dunne is now a target for Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill, according to reports.

It's believed Martin O'Neill is looking into a loan move for Ben Foster, which could end Villa's interest in Scott Carson.

It looks likely that Aston Villa's Intertoto Cup opponents will be Danish side Odense BK - Intertoto Cup winners in 2006.

Nigel Reo-Coker feels it is 'very important' that Villa keep Gareth Barry this summer as he targets a place in the top four.

Aston Villa are understood to be closing in on the capture of Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell in a £4.5million deal.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has pledged his future to Chelsea, news which is sure to disappoint Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.

Scott Carson is set to quit Liverpool for Aston Villa in a £6million deal after Rafa Benitez reportedly dropped his asking price.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is hoping to persuade Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte to make the switch this summer.

Martin O'Neill has revealed that he has a number of issues to consider before deciding whether to sign Liverpool keeper Scott Carson.

Dutch defender Wilfred Bouma has revealed he is poised to pen to paper on a new extended deal at Villa Park.

Martin O'Neill has angrily denied suggestions he has given skipper Gareth Barry the green light to leave Aston Villa for Liverpool.

Scott Carson says he does not know whether he will sign for Aston Villa on a permanent basis following his season on loan at the club.

Aston Villa are reported to be lining up a summer swoop for Portsmouth's out-of-favour midfielder Pedro Mendes.

Aston Villa have opened talks with Gareth Barry and Martin O'Neill says he is hopeful the midfielder will stay at the club.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor says he is delighted to have silenced the critics who thought he would be a one-season wonder.

Rafa Benitez has warned his Aston Villa counterpart Martin O'Neill to accept his skipper Gareth Barry wants to leave for Liverpool.

Aston Villa are targeting Peter Crouch, Steve Sidwell and Boaz Myhill as Martin O'Neill looks to move the club on to the next level.

Gareth Barry is set to hold talks with Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner this week about his future at Villa Park.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has followed up his blast of Rafa Benitez by slating the Liverpool boss' valuation of Peter Crouch.

Aston Villa face competition from Everton as they plan a £5million summer swoop for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has hit out at Rafa Benitez and says they have not been in lengthy transfer talks over Gareth Barry.

Martin O'Neill has told Liverpool they will have to raise their £10million offer for Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has told Rafa Benitez he is not interested in his Liverpool cast-offs.

Martin O'Neill has spoken of his determination to buy big and transform Aston Villa into a genuine Premier League force.

Martin O'Neill has vowed to fight tooth and nail to keep hold of Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry this summer.

Stiliyan Petrov says Villa will fight until the death and has not ruled out the possibility of pipping Everton to fifth spot.

Martin O'Neill says he will not have a problem attracting top quality players to Aston Villa even if they miss out on Europe.

Former Liverpool star Patrik Berger has told Villa team-mate Gareth Barry to move to Anfield because it is the chance of a lifetime.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has hit out at Liverpool over their handling of their offer for captain Gareth Barry.

Aston Villa and Tottenham look set to battle it out for the signature of Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen this summer.

Liverpool are reported to have contacted Aston Villa with a view to launching a £10million swoop for Gareth Barry.

Valencia full-back Miguel has opened the door to Aston Villa and Chelsea after admitting he is open to a move away from La Liga.

Aston Villa are said to be lining up an ambitious swoop for Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.