Aston Villa: May 2008 Archives
Gerrard bids to turn Barry's head
Gareth Barry is being urged to quit Aston Villa and join Liverpool by his fellow England international and Reds skipper Steven Gerrard.
Rivals eye Maloney
Sunderland are said to be lining up a swoop for Aston Villa forward Shaun Maloney, who is considering his future at the club.
Clubs queue up for striker
Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood is wanted by Fulham, Rangers and Stoke this summer, according to his agent.
Barry set for talks
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.
Keeper targets switch
USA international goalkeeper Brad Guzan has spoken of his desire to sign for Aston Villa and hopes a deal can be pushed through.
Striker linked with Potters
Stoke City are being linked with a move for Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood following their promotion to the Premiership.
Striker leaves for Baggies
West Brom have completed the permanent signing of striker Luke Moore from Aston Villa for an initial £3million fee.
Defender linked with move
Aston Villa are being linked with a £4m swoop for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne, who has just a year remaining on his deal.
Wenger eyes Ramsey swoop
Aston Villa are reported to have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Cardiff City youngster Aaron Ramsey this summer.
Prem duo wait to pounce for Gera
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.
O'Neill ready to do business
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.
Benitez takes tough stance
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told Aston Villa counterpart Martin O'Neill he will have to pay £10million for Scott Carson.
O'Neill ponders Shorey swoop
Aston Villa could be ready to join West Ham and Newcastle in the race to sign Nicky Shorey from relegated Reading.
Defender race hots up
Manchester City captain Richard Dunne is now a target for Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill, according to reports.
Keeper puzzle continues
It's believed Martin O'Neill is looking into a loan move for Ben Foster, which could end Villa's interest in Scott Carson.
Villa close to Euro fate
It looks likely that Aston Villa's Intertoto Cup opponents will be Danish side Odense BK - Intertoto Cup winners in 2006.
Barry decision important - Villa ace
Nigel Reo-Coker feels it is 'very important' that Villa keep Gareth Barry this summer as he targets a place in the top four.
O'Neill close to midfield swoop
Aston Villa are understood to be closing in on the capture of Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell in a £4.5million deal.
Rival winger staying put
Shaun Wright-Phillips has pledged his future to Chelsea, news which is sure to disappoint Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.
Keeper deal imminent
Scott Carson is set to quit Liverpool for Aston Villa in a £6million deal after Rafa Benitez reportedly dropped his asking price.
Defender move mooted
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is hoping to persuade Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte to make the switch this summer.
Villa consider keeper options
Martin O'Neill has revealed that he has a number of issues to consider before deciding whether to sign Liverpool keeper Scott Carson.
Defender ready to pledge long-term future
Dutch defender Wilfred Bouma has revealed he is poised to pen to paper on a new extended deal at Villa Park.
O'Neill vows to keep Barry
Martin O'Neill has angrily denied suggestions he has given skipper Gareth Barry the green light to leave Aston Villa for Liverpool.
Carson deal in balance
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.
Midfielder linked with move
Aston Villa are reported to be lining up a summer swoop for Portsmouth's out-of-favour midfielder Pedro Mendes.
Villa start Barry talks
Aston Villa have opened talks with Gareth Barry and Martin O'Neill says he is hopeful the midfielder will stay at the club.
Agbonlahor pleased with progress
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor says he is delighted to have silenced the critics who thought he would be a one-season wonder.
Rafa issues warning to Villa
Rafa Benitez has warned his Aston Villa counterpart Martin O'Neill to accept his skipper Gareth Barry wants to leave for Liverpool.
Boss happy but wants more
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.
Barry set to meet Lerner
Gareth Barry is set to hold talks with Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner this week about his future at Villa Park.
Spanish Villa rage
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has followed up his blast of Rafa Benitez by slating the Liverpool boss' valuation of Peter Crouch.
Battle on for Blues star
Aston Villa face competition from Everton as they plan a £5million summer swoop for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell.
Barry claims denied by boss
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.
Get real, O'Neill warns Liverpool
Martin O'Neill has told Liverpool they will have to raise their £10million offer for Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry.
O'Neill fires warning to Benitez
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has told Rafa Benitez he is not interested in his Liverpool cast-offs.
O'Neill ready to spend
Martin O'Neill has spoken of his determination to buy big and transform Aston Villa into a genuine Premier League force.
O'Neill in Barry pledge
Martin O'Neill has vowed to fight tooth and nail to keep hold of Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry this summer.
Star still eyes UEFA
Stiliyan Petrov says Villa will fight until the death and has not ruled out the possibility of pipping Everton to fifth spot.
Boss eyes quality deals
Martin O'Neill says he will not have a problem attracting top quality players to Aston Villa even if they miss out on Europe.
Barry should join Reds - Berger
Former Liverpool star Patrik Berger has told Villa team-mate Gareth Barry to move to Anfield because it is the chance of a lifetime.
O'Neill 'disappointed' with Reds offer
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has hit out at Liverpool over their handling of their offer for captain Gareth Barry.
Keeper swoop on cards
Aston Villa and Tottenham look set to battle it out for the signature of Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen this summer.
Reds in for Barry
Liverpool are reported to have contacted Aston Villa with a view to launching a £10million swoop for Gareth Barry.
Target open to move
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.
O'Neill targets German ace
Aston Villa are said to be lining up an ambitious swoop for Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.

