Aston Villa: June 2009 Archives

Aston Villa are in the hunt to sign Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen this summer, according to the player's father.

Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Middlesbrough striker Tuncay but the player looks set to sign for Fenerbahce.

Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Miguel Veloso from Sporting Lisbon but face competition from three other clubs.

£5m-rated Germany midfielder Tim Borowski is the latest midfielder to be linked with Aston Villa this summer.

Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Sol Campbell, who has yet to pen a new deal with Portsmouth.

Owner Randy Lerner has revealed that Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will have funds to bolster his squad ahead of the new season.

Sunderland and Tottenham are being linked with a move for Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.

Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell could land a new contract amid reports he's a summer transfer target for Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.

Doug Ellis believes the future looks bright for Villa but feels Martin O'Neill will need to replace Martin Laursen and Gareth Barry.

Aston Villa have indicated that they will fend off interest in Craig Gardner this summer, despite speculation over his future.

Aston Villa are ready to offer Sheffield United £7million for defender Kyle Naughton in a bid to wrap up a deal.

Aston Villa have lost out to Chelsea in the race to sign young striker Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City.

Aston Villa are in a battle with Everton, West Ham and Fulham to sign Eidur Gudjohnsen, who has been told he can leave Barcelona.

Aston Villa are ready to pip Tottenham to the signing of £5million-rated Valencia right-back Miguel, according to reports.

Everton have reportedly failed with a bid for Standard Liege playmaker Steven Defour who has been linked with Villa and Liverpool.

Burnley are preparing a new four-year deal for midfielder Chris McCann in order to stave off a £4m offer from Aston Villa.

Middlesbrough defender David Wheater is expected to snub interest from Aston Villa this summer to stay at the Riverside.

Aston Villa face a huge battle to keep hold of Ashley Young as Barcelona are being linked with a £25million move.

Martin O'Neill says it is crucial Aston Villa strengthen this summer if they are to have any chance of going for Europe again.

Wigan star Paul Scharner has turned down the opportunity to sign for Aston Villa and is ready to join Fulham for £6million.

Aston Villa are considering an offer from Tottenham which would see Villa swap Nigel Reo-Coker for Tom Huddlestone.

Aston Villa are ready to offer Spanish giants Valencia £3million for Miguel but face competition from Everton for the fullback.

Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Sheffield United defender Kyle Naughton after Everton denied making a £5m bid.

Aston Villa are ready to offer John Carew plus cash in an attempt to land Jermaine Jenas and David Bentley from Tottenham.

Aston Villa are locked in talks with Tottenham midfielder David Bentley and the player claims a deal is on the verge of going through.

Hull boss Phil Brown has revealed that Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood is on his list of potential summer transfer targets.

Gareth Barry doesn't believe there will be a mass exodus from Aston Villa despite his departure to Manchester City.

Martin O'Neill has insisted that Aston Villa have no plans to sell John Carew to either Tottenham or Manchester City this summer.

Aston Villa are tipped to end David Bentley's Spurs nightmare by signing the winger for £7.5m this summer.

Aston Villa are set to swoop on relegated Middlesbrough in an attempt to sign highly-rated centre-half David Wheater.

Aston Villa are lining up a move for Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas who has been tipped to leave White Hart Lane this summer.

Gareth Barry says he doesn't believe he needs to apologise to Aston Villa for leaving them to join Manchester City.

Rosenborg defender Vadim Demidov says he won't be distracted by anything other than a solid offer from Aston Villa.

Middlesbrough have joined the race to sign Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood, who is available for £1.5million.

Aston Villa have yet to make an approach for Marseille midfielder Benoit Cheyrou, according to the player.

Aston Villa have joined the race for Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin who would cost in the region of £2million.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has blasted reports suggesting he has offered Newcastle striker Michael Owen a two-year deal.

Aston Villa are in the hunt to land Newcastle striker Michael Owen, who is set to snub Everton in favour of Villa Park.

John Carew has pledged his future to Aston Villa and insists he has no intention of jumping ship to Manchester City.

Aston Villa are now leading the race to sign Michael Owen amid reports the Newcastle striker has rejected a move to Everton.

West Brom defender Jonas Olsson says he is flattered to be linked to Aston Villa, while Bolton and Blackburn are also keen.

Tottenham have stepped up their interest in Ashley Young by offering Aston Villa £8million plus David Bentley.

Tottenham midfielder David Bentley could be on his way to Aston Villa if Spurs are willing to take a loss on the player.

Aston Villa face a battle to keep hold of Ashley Young, who is said to be high on Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti's wanted list.

Bolton face a battle to land Tom Huddlestone from Tottenham after Aston Villa declared their interest in the player.

Malaga midfielder Antonio Apono says he's unaware of any interest in him from Aston Villa but would be willing to listen to offers.

John Carew says he is flattered to be linked with Manchester City but insists he hasn't heard anything official from his club yet.

Aston Villa are weighing up a bid for Jamaican international Rodolph Austin, who admits he is flattered to be linked with the club.

Gareth Barry says he left Aston Villa for Manchester City because he feels his new club are 'heading in the right direction'.

Gareth Barry has completed a £12million switch to Manchester City on a five-year deal from Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have confirmed that Gareth Barry is in talks with Manchester City over a potential summer move to Eastlands.

Martin O'Neill insists Steve Sidwell and Nigel Reo-Coker are still part of his plans and will play more for Aston Villa next season.

Steven Gerrard says he would still like to see Gareth Barry move to Anfield, insisting the Villa ace is a 'Liverpool type of player'.

John Carew has hailed the impact Emile Heskey has had at Aston Villa despite his move restricting the Norway ace's appearances.

Nicky Shorey appears to be heading for a move away from Aston Villa after admitting he's endured a difficult season.

Marseille defender Renato Civelli has been linked with Aston Villa after the Argentinian claimed he wanted a move to England.

Aston Villa are in the hunt to sign Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen this summer, according to the player's father.

Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Middlesbrough striker Tuncay but the player looks set to sign for Fenerbahce.

Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Miguel Veloso from Sporting Lisbon but face competition from three other clubs.

£5m-rated Germany midfielder Tim Borowski is the latest midfielder to be linked with Aston Villa this summer.

Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Sol Campbell, who has yet to pen a new deal with Portsmouth.

Owner Randy Lerner has revealed that Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will have funds to bolster his squad ahead of the new season.

Sunderland and Tottenham are being linked with a move for Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.

Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell could land a new contract amid reports he's a summer transfer target for Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.

Doug Ellis believes the future looks bright for Villa but feels Martin O'Neill will need to replace Martin Laursen and Gareth Barry.

Aston Villa have indicated that they will fend off interest in Craig Gardner this summer, despite speculation over his future.

Aston Villa are ready to offer Sheffield United £7million for defender Kyle Naughton in a bid to wrap up a deal.

Aston Villa have lost out to Chelsea in the race to sign young striker Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City.

Aston Villa are in a battle with Everton, West Ham and Fulham to sign Eidur Gudjohnsen, who has been told he can leave Barcelona.

Aston Villa are ready to pip Tottenham to the signing of £5million-rated Valencia right-back Miguel, according to reports.

Everton have reportedly failed with a bid for Standard Liege playmaker Steven Defour who has been linked with Villa and Liverpool.

Burnley are preparing a new four-year deal for midfielder Chris McCann in order to stave off a £4m offer from Aston Villa.

Middlesbrough defender David Wheater is expected to snub interest from Aston Villa this summer to stay at the Riverside.

Aston Villa face a huge battle to keep hold of Ashley Young as Barcelona are being linked with a £25million move.

Martin O'Neill says it is crucial Aston Villa strengthen this summer if they are to have any chance of going for Europe again.

Wigan star Paul Scharner has turned down the opportunity to sign for Aston Villa and is ready to join Fulham for £6million.

Aston Villa are considering an offer from Tottenham which would see Villa swap Nigel Reo-Coker for Tom Huddlestone.

Aston Villa are ready to offer Spanish giants Valencia £3million for Miguel but face competition from Everton for the fullback.

Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Sheffield United defender Kyle Naughton after Everton denied making a £5m bid.

Aston Villa are ready to offer John Carew plus cash in an attempt to land Jermaine Jenas and David Bentley from Tottenham.

Aston Villa are locked in talks with Tottenham midfielder David Bentley and the player claims a deal is on the verge of going through.