Aston Villa: May 2009 Archives

Manchester City are tipped to pull off a massive £42m double deal for Gareth Barry and Carlos Tevez this summer.

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry is believed to be holding out for a move to Arsenal rather than Liverpool this summer.

Aston Villa and Tottenham are set to battle it out for the signature of Hamburg's German international midfielder Pietr Trochowski.

Aston Villa are understood to have enquired about the prospect of signing Tottenham's out-of-favour forward David Bentley.

Randy Lerner admits Aston Villa's transfer spending will be 'modest' this summer and says Martin O'Neill accepts that situation.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is keeping tabs on Zenit St Petersburg's Nicolas Lombaerts and Mbark Boussoufa of Anderlecht.

Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Toulouse striker André-Pierre Gignac, who is attracting plenty of interest.

Martin O'Neill has warned Liverpool they will have to pay over £10million if they want to sign Gareth Barry this summer.

Curtis Davies says he would love to see Michael Owen at the club with Aston Villa preparing to offer the England striker a contract.

Martin O'Neill is said to be keen on signing David Bentley from Spurs after Harry Redknapp admitted the winger could leave.

Nigel Reo-Coker reportedly wants to leave Aston Villa but Martin O'Neill insists he has a future at the club and wants to keep him.

Newcastle are relegated from the Premier League after an own goal from the unfortunate Damien Duff handed Aston Villa a 1-0 victory.

Martin O'Neill is sweating on the fitness of Ashley Young ahead of Sunday's crunch visit of relegation-haunted Newcastle.

Aston Villa could be ready to shell out £9million to sign Almeria left-back Mane, according to reports.

Manchester City are being linked with Aston Villa striker John Carew, while Martin O'Neill is said to be keen on Dean Ashton.

Stiliyan Petrov says the ambition shown by Aston Villa under Martin O'Neill convinced him to sign a new four-year deal.

Martin O'Neill has hinted that Aston Villa would be willing to let Gareth Barry run down his contract and leave on a free transfer.

Martin O'Neill says he is expecting plenty of interest in his Aston Villa stars but is hopeful he will be able to 'withstand' it.

Stiliyan Petrov has finally committed his future to Aston Villa by penning a new four-year contract with the club.

Midfielder Stiliyan Petrov says he expects to sign a new long-term deal at Aston Villa in the next few weeks.

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry has admitted Martin Laursen's retirement from football is 'devastating news' for Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Toulouse striker Andre Gignac, fuelling speculation that John Carew could be set for a Villa Park exit.

French striker Andre Pierre Gignac says he will still be a Toulouse player next season despite Aston Villa's interest in him.

Middlesbrough's Premier League future is hanging by a thread after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa at the Riverside.

Aston Villa captain Martin Laursen has called time on his career after persistent knee injury problems.

Aston Villa have Gareth Barry available for the trip to the Riverside after the midfielder recovered from an illness.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly lining up a bid for promising Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen.

Aston Villa's Curtis Davies has pledged to help his former side West Brom by beating Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Reported Aston Villa target Nikola Zigic has said the Premier League would be a 'good option' as he looks set to leave Valencia.

Aston Villa are set to move for Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer after the Australian's fantastic season at Craven Cottage.

Zat Knight says he is hopeful he will still be at Aston Villa next season amid speculation Martin O'Neill is lining up a new defender.

Martin O'Neill has slammed Uefa for failing to streamline the new Europa League and feels the competition features too many games.

Ashley Young has called on his Aston Villa team-mates to finish the season strongly following their defeat to Fulham on Saturday.

Martin O'Neill says he will strengthen the squad in the summer but has ruled out spending a fortune to improve his Aston Villa side.

Nickey Shorey says he still believes he made the right choice joining Aston Villa but admits he has contemplated leaving the club.

Diomansy Kamara's second-half brace clinched a 3-1 victory for Fulham over Aston Villa that propelled them into European contention.

Aston Villa trio Carlos Cuellar, Ashley Young and Stiliyan Petrov are all doubts for the trip to Fulham.

Aston Villa defender Martin Laursen will make a decision over retirement next week after suffering more knee trouble.

Marlon Harewood looks set to leave Aston Villa after returning from his loan spell at Wolves and with a number of clubs interested.

Gabriel Agbonlahor says he is worried about burnout next season as he looks ahead to being part of the U21 European Championships.

Aston Villa are showing an interest in West Brom defender Jonas Olsson with a view to a summer swoop.

Stiliyan Petrov says he is ready to commit his future to Aston Villa and hopes to pen his new deal next week.

Aston Villa are being linked with a swoop for Valencia star Raul Albiol as Martin O'Neill bids to strengthen his defence.

Blackburn could face a battle to keep hold of Gael Givet on a permanent basis with Aston Villa now thought to be keen.

John Carew's strike gave Aston Villa their first win in 10 league games to condemn relegation-threatened Hull to another defeat.

Martin O'Neill says it is crucial that Aston Villa finish the season on a high after dropping out of the race for the Champions League.

Martin O'Neill admits he may struggle to keep Gareth Barry at Aston Villa but is hopeful of holding on to everyone else.

Luke Young is ready to play through the pain barrier when Villa take on Hull City at Villa Park on Monday.

Martin O'Neill expects to have to fight to keep the likes of Gareth Barry and Ashley Young at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are lining up a £10million bid for Lille's Yohan Cabaye as they prepare for the departure of Gareth Barry.

Brad Friedel says he will be unhappy to see Aston Villa finish fifth this season after giving away fourth place to Arsenal.

Manchester City are tipped to pull off a massive £42m double deal for Gareth Barry and Carlos Tevez this summer.

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry is believed to be holding out for a move to Arsenal rather than Liverpool this summer.

Aston Villa and Tottenham are set to battle it out for the signature of Hamburg's German international midfielder Pietr Trochowski.

Aston Villa are understood to have enquired about the prospect of signing Tottenham's out-of-favour forward David Bentley.

Randy Lerner admits Aston Villa's transfer spending will be 'modest' this summer and says Martin O'Neill accepts that situation.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is keeping tabs on Zenit St Petersburg's Nicolas Lombaerts and Mbark Boussoufa of Anderlecht.

Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Toulouse striker André-Pierre Gignac, who is attracting plenty of interest.

Martin O'Neill has warned Liverpool they will have to pay over £10million if they want to sign Gareth Barry this summer.

Curtis Davies says he would love to see Michael Owen at the club with Aston Villa preparing to offer the England striker a contract.

Martin O'Neill is said to be keen on signing David Bentley from Spurs after Harry Redknapp admitted the winger could leave.

Nigel Reo-Coker reportedly wants to leave Aston Villa but Martin O'Neill insists he has a future at the club and wants to keep him.

Newcastle are relegated from the Premier League after an own goal from the unfortunate Damien Duff handed Aston Villa a 1-0 victory.

Martin O'Neill is sweating on the fitness of Ashley Young ahead of Sunday's crunch visit of relegation-haunted Newcastle.

Aston Villa could be ready to shell out £9million to sign Almeria left-back Mane, according to reports.

Manchester City are being linked with Aston Villa striker John Carew, while Martin O'Neill is said to be keen on Dean Ashton.

Stiliyan Petrov says the ambition shown by Aston Villa under Martin O'Neill convinced him to sign a new four-year deal.

Martin O'Neill has hinted that Aston Villa would be willing to let Gareth Barry run down his contract and leave on a free transfer.

Martin O'Neill says he is expecting plenty of interest in his Aston Villa stars but is hopeful he will be able to 'withstand' it.

Stiliyan Petrov has finally committed his future to Aston Villa by penning a new four-year contract with the club.

Midfielder Stiliyan Petrov says he expects to sign a new long-term deal at Aston Villa in the next few weeks.