Aston Villa: July 2009 Archives

Martin O'Neill is being linked with a £7million move for Spurs playmaker Jermaine Jenas as he looks to bolster his midfield options.

Villa winger Ashley Young has shrugged off suggestions he could leave Villa Park and plans to see out his contract with the club.

Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov may miss the start of the new season after dislocating his shoulder in a pre-season friendly.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is set to raid West Ham with a £12million move for centre-half Matthew Upson.

Martin O'Neill has said he has been encouraged in his quest to strengthen his side after making contact with a number of clubs

Aston Villa have joined Sunderland and Hull City in the hunt for Darren Bent after matching Tottenham's £14million valuation.

Villa defender Luke Young has been forced to head home from the club's pre-season tour of Spain with a thigh injury.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly weighing up a £6million move for Blackburn Rovers left-back Stephen Warnock.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is confident he can be successful in the transfer market this summer before the big kick-off.

Sunderland have made a move for Villa target Sylvain Distin and the Black Cats will match Portsmouth's asking price.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart says he is hopeful Aston Villa target Sylvain Distin will sign a new contract with the club soon.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he would not sell Ashley Young for £50m and insists the winger will stay at the club.

Bolton Wanderers have swooped to sign Aston Villa defender Zat Knight for a fee in the region of £4million.

Stewart Downing is making good progress from injury and hopes to make his Villa debut in early December.

Aston Villa have been boosted by the news Wilfred Bouma could be back in action in time for the new season.

Curtis Davies has backed Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill's approach to bringing new faces to the club, despite his slow progress.

Manchester City are the latest club who are being linked with a bid for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young this summer.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted defender Philippe Senderos has options to leave with Aston Villa known to be keen.

Aston Villa are reported to have failed with a bid for Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin, who is not for sale at Fratton Park.

Aston Villa are reported to be lining up a £15million double swoop on Tottenham for Jermaine Jenas and Alan Hutton.

Birmingham are ready to make a move for Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner, according to reports.

Martin O'Neill has insisted he won't be rushed into making any impulsive purchases despite his intent to improve the squad.

Martin O'Neill has hit back at Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez saying they didn't sign Gareth Barry because they didn't bid for him.

Liverpool are reportedly ready to offer £20m for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young after Spurs saw an £18m bid knocked back.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly lining up a £3million bid for Portsmouth centre-half Sylvain Distin.

Leicester midfielder Andy King's agent has dismissed claims that Aston Villa have launched a £2.5m bid for the Welsh international.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is thought to be considering a move for Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes Stewart Downing's injury means he has landed a £12million bargain this summer.

Stewart Downing has signed a four-year deal for Aston Villa after Middlesbrough accepted an offer in the region of £12 million.

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing has arrived at the Aston Villa training ground to hold talks over a £12million move.

Sheffield United defender Kyle Naughton is set to snub a move to Aston Villa and Tottenham by signing for Everton.

Middlesbrough have agreed a £12million fee with Aston Villa for the services of winger Stewart Downing, according to reports.

Aston Villa are hoping to pip Sunderland to the signing of Darren Bent by offering Tottenham £12m for the striker.

Aston Villa defender Zat Knight looks set to join Bolton by the end of the week for a fee in the region of £3.5million.

Aston Villa are locked in a three-way battle with Everton and Tottenham for the signature of Sheffield United's Kyle Naughton.

Martin O'Neill is considering a close-season swoop for Werder Bremen and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, according to reports.

Aston Villa defender Zat Knight is at the centre of a transfer battle with Bolton and Wolves both keen to land him.

Tottenham are ready to make a £5million swoop for Aston Villa striker John Carew following months of speculation.

Aston Villa are reported to have failed with a bid to sign Leeds United midfielder Fabian Delph.

Swedish starlet Marcus Berg looks set to snub the interest of Aston Villa and move to Bundesliga outfit Hamburg.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly leading the race to sign highly-rated Leeds United youngster Fabian Delph.

Aston Villa are reportedly lining up a double swoop for Middlesbrough duo Stewart Downing and Tuncay.

Bolton are reported to have failed with an £8m bid for Sporting Lisbon's Miquel Veloso with Aston Villa now favourites to land him.

Aston Villa have been tipped to make a £9million move for Fulham defender Brede Hangeland, after he snubbed a new contract.

Stiliyan Petrov is confident that Aston Villa can make further progress on last season and even secure some silverware.

Bolton are being linked with a possible £3million summer swoop for Aston Villa central defender Zat Knight.

Aston Villa, Everton and Spurs have all been linked with Sweden Under-21 striker Marcus Berg who looks set to quit Groningen.

David Wheater is ignoring links to Aston Villa and focusing on helping Middlesbrough back into the Premier League next season.

Wigan centre-half Titus Bramble is not understood to be a target for Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.

Martin O'Neill is being linked with a £3.5million player-plus-cash bid to take Wigan's central defender Titus Bramble to Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are in the hunt to sign Arsenal central defender Philippe Senderos as a replacement for Martin Laursen.

Aston Villa will battle it out with Everton for the services of Michael Owen, who is now available on a free transfer.

Martin O'Neill is being linked with a £7million move for Spurs playmaker Jermaine Jenas as he looks to bolster his midfield options.

Villa winger Ashley Young has shrugged off suggestions he could leave Villa Park and plans to see out his contract with the club.

Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov may miss the start of the new season after dislocating his shoulder in a pre-season friendly.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is set to raid West Ham with a £12million move for centre-half Matthew Upson.

Martin O'Neill has said he has been encouraged in his quest to strengthen his side after making contact with a number of clubs

Aston Villa have joined Sunderland and Hull City in the hunt for Darren Bent after matching Tottenham's £14million valuation.

Villa defender Luke Young has been forced to head home from the club's pre-season tour of Spain with a thigh injury.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly weighing up a £6million move for Blackburn Rovers left-back Stephen Warnock.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is confident he can be successful in the transfer market this summer before the big kick-off.

Sunderland have made a move for Villa target Sylvain Distin and the Black Cats will match Portsmouth's asking price.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart says he is hopeful Aston Villa target Sylvain Distin will sign a new contract with the club soon.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he would not sell Ashley Young for £50m and insists the winger will stay at the club.

Bolton Wanderers have swooped to sign Aston Villa defender Zat Knight for a fee in the region of £4million.

Stewart Downing is making good progress from injury and hopes to make his Villa debut in early December.

Aston Villa have been boosted by the news Wilfred Bouma could be back in action in time for the new season.

Curtis Davies has backed Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill's approach to bringing new faces to the club, despite his slow progress.

Manchester City are the latest club who are being linked with a bid for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young this summer.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted defender Philippe Senderos has options to leave with Aston Villa known to be keen.

Aston Villa are reported to have failed with a bid for Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin, who is not for sale at Fratton Park.

Aston Villa are reported to be lining up a £15million double swoop on Tottenham for Jermaine Jenas and Alan Hutton.

Birmingham are ready to make a move for Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner, according to reports.

Martin O'Neill has insisted he won't be rushed into making any impulsive purchases despite his intent to improve the squad.

Martin O'Neill has hit back at Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez saying they didn't sign Gareth Barry because they didn't bid for him.

Liverpool are reportedly ready to offer £20m for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young after Spurs saw an £18m bid knocked back.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly lining up a £3million bid for Portsmouth centre-half Sylvain Distin.