Aston Villa: July 2008 Archives
Defender linked with switch
Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Reading's Nicky Shorey, who is attracting plenty of interest.
Liverpool still in for Barry
Liverpool will not give up on Gareth Barry despite Aston Villa insisting the player is staying after yesterday's deadline passed.
Barry Reds deal is off
Aston Villa have issued a statement saying Gareth Barry is staying at Villa Park and will not be joining Liverpool.
Defender set to snub move
Aston Villa look to have missed out on Younes Kaboul after his agent claimed the player wants to join Portsmouth.
Barry closes on exit
Liverpool are reported to have finally agreed a £17.5million fee with Aston Villa for midfielder Gareth Barry.
Villa boss burnt by Berger blast
Former player Patrik Berger slammed Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill for punishing him for advising Gareth Barry to join Liverpool.
O'Neill in £9.5m De La Red link
Real Madrid midfielder Ruben De La Red is a reported £9.5million target of Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.
Defender race hots up
Aston Villa and Sunderland are battling it out for Younes Kaboul after Portsmouth played down their chances of landing him.
Bouma eyes speedy return
Aston Villa defender Wilfred Bouma could be back in action within four months after having a successful operation on his ankle.
Bouma fitness latest
Martin O'Neill says Wilfred Bouma has suffered a dislocated ankle but admits the severity of the injury could have been much worse.
Reds ditch Barry bid
Liverpool are reported to have pulled the plug on the Gareth Barry deal as Martin O'Neill has urged the player to stay.
Bouma facing lengthy injury absence
Defender Wilfred Bouma could be sidelined for a considerable spell after suffering a serious ankle injury in Villa's Intertoto Cup tie.
Villa seal Friedel deal
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Blackburn keeper Brad Friedel for around £2.5million on a three-year contract.
Kaboul to snub Villa for Pompey
Harry Redknapp has revealed that Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul will snub both Sunderland and Aston Villa to join Portsmouth.
Villa open talks with Rovers 'keeper
Blackburn have given permission to Aston Villa to begin talks with Rovers goalkeeper Brad Friedel over a move to Villa Park.
Villa to hand Liverpool Barry deadline
Aston Villa are ready to set a deadline for Liverpool over the long running transfer saga of Gareth Barry.
Villa make late bid for Kaboul
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has made a late bid to hijack Sunderland's move for Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul.
O'Neill makes Barry plea
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has told suitors Liverpool he wants the Gareth Barry transfer impasse to end "one way or another".
O'Neill in for Chelsea star
Aston Villa are ready to rival Portsmouth in the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips, according to reports.
Friedel edges nearer to exit
Aston Villa must wait until Premier League rivals Blackburn bring in a replacement before they can sign goalkeeper Brad Friedel.
O'Neill closes in on Friedel
Aston Villa are this week expected to make a renewed bid to sign want-away Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel, according to reports.
End of the line for Barry
Liverpool are lining up one final offer to end Gareth Barry's Aston Villa nightmare, according to reports.
Kaboul tempted by Sunderland
Aston Villa target Younes Kaboul will make a decision on whether to join Sunderland from Tottenham in the next 24 hours.
Boss blasts striker rumours
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has blasted reports suggesting he has made a bid for Valencia striker Nikola Zigic.
O'Neill closes on Spurs star
Aston Villa are closing in on Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul after Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp let the cat out of the bag.
Laursen in pole position for captaincy
Martin O'Neill has claimed new Villa captain-elect Martin Laursen is as important to him as John Terry is to Chelsea.
O'Neill makes move for Valencia striker
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has made a £5m move for giant Serbia striker Nikola Zigic, according to his club Valencia.
Rafa could snap over Barry
Liverpool are tipped to make a final 'take-it-or-leave-it' offer of £16m and Steve Finnan for Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry.
Bentley move no go
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he has dropped his interest in Blackburn's David Bentley after failing with a bid.
Liverpool to seal Barry deal
Villa playmaker Gareth Barry is set to move to Liverpool after the Reds generate funds by selling Andrei Voronin to a Bundesliga side.
Friedel to leave Blackburn for Villa
Aston Villa hope to complete the £2.5million signing of Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who has asked to leave Ewood Park.
Barry left in limbo
Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry could be left in limbo following reports Liverpool have put his transfer on hold.
Defender battle on cards
Everton and Newcastle are said to have joined Aston Villa in the race for want-away Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda.
Triple injury update
Martin O'Neill has played down injury concerns over John Carew, Martin Laursen and Craig Gardner ahead of the Intertoto opener.
Skipper left in limbo
Gareth Barry will join Villa for pre-season training today, after a two week enforced absence, with a move to Liverpool unresolved.
Wenger targets Barry swoop
Arsenal have been in touch with Aston Villa to check on Gareth Barry's situation and could hijack Liverpool's bid to sign him.
Rivals throw out midfielder bid
Blackburn boss Paul Ince has confirmed that Aston Villa have made a bid for David Bentley but says the player is not for sale.
Rivals issue hands-off warning
Aston Villa have been told by Blackburn to forget about making a move for Rovers goalkeeper Brad Friedel this summer.
Villa confident of netting permit
Villa boss Martin O'Neill is confident goalkeeper Brad Guzan will be granted a work permit allowing him to complete his £2.5m move.
O'Neill ponders move for French midfielder
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is weighing up a move for French midfielder Nicolas Marin, according to reports.
Star sale reports slammed by O'Neill
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has denied claims a deal has been agreed with Liverpool for the sale of Gareth Barry.
Deal for international keeper done
Keeper Brad Guzan is set to complete a move to Villa Park next week after a fee was finally agreed for the American international.
Wenger ready to hijack move for England star
Arsenal could be ready to hijack Liverpool's move to sign Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry with the two clubs still to agree a price.
Striker's Villa snub
Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen is not interested in a move to Aston Villa because he prefers a London or Manchester club.
O'Neill facing Bentley fight
Tottenham are reportedly on the verge of blowing Aston Villa's £10m move for Blackburn's David Bentley out of the water.
Sidwell deal done
Aston Villa new boy Steve Sidwell admits the club's top-four ambition persuaded him to leave Chelsea and sign a three-year deal.
Bentley bid lodged - reports
Aston Villa are said to have opened the bidding for want-away Blackburn winger David Bentley by offering £10m.
O'Neill delighted to seal deal
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has admitted the imminent signing of Steve Sidwell will end his two-year interest in the midfielder.
Carew eyes long Villa stay
John Carew says he is very happy at Aston Villa and has hinted he could see out his career with the club.
Sidwell poised to join Villa
Steve Sidwell is undergoing a medical at Aston Villa on Wednesday with a view to completing a £5m switch from Chelsea.
Midfielder deal could be scuppered
Newcastle are ready to step in and steal Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell from Aston Villa, according to reports.
Many deals in pipeline - O'Neill
Martin O'Neill says he is hopeful of signing several players in the next month and insists a number of deals are in the pipeline.
Defender move no go
Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte has played down talk of a move to Aston Villa and has pledged his future to the Gunners.
Rivals in for goalkeeper
Stoke manager Tony Pulis could nip in ahead of Aston Villa and sign goalkeeper Scott Carson from Liverpool, according to reports.
Reds offer Finnan in Barry deal
Liverpool hope to finally land Gareth Barry this week by offering Aston Villa Steve Finnan as part of the deal.
Winger linked with Villa switch
Martin O'Neill has admitted he is under pressure to make big signings at Villa Park and is closing in on James Milner of Newcastle.
Villa step up transfer search
Martin O'Neill is stepping up his search for new players and says it is crucial he adds more strength to the Villa squad.
O'Neill wants top dollar for star
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill wants Liverpool to make another offer for Gareth Barry after admitting he can leave for the right fee.
Ferdinand keeps close counsel
West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand says he is unaware of interest from Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Newcastle.
Davies pens four-year deal
Curtis Davies has today signed a four-year deal at Aston Villa after spending last season on loan from West Brom.
No training return for Barry
Aston Villa have disciplined Gareth Barry for comments made about boss Martin O'Neill in a weekend newspaper article.
Barry offer update
Liverpool have made another attempt to land Gareth Barry by offering £15m to Aston Villa with a further £2m in add-ons.
O'Neill tipped with Celts raid
Aston Villa are believed to be lining up a move for Celtic full-back Lee Naylor, while Shaun Maloney could return to Parkhead.
O'Neill ready to move for keeper
Tottenham and England goalkeeper Paul Robinson could be an Aston Villa player by the end of the week, according to reports.
Rivals move ahead in race to sign striker
Villa target Darren Bent is set to hold talks with Sunderland on finalising a £12m move to the Stadium of Light, according to reports.

