Aston Villa: May 2010 Archives

Aston Villa could turn to Ajax defender Gregory van der Wiel to solve their problems at right-back.

Aston Villa have joined the queue of clubs who are hoping to lure Bobby Zamora away from Fulham this summer.

Aston Villa are stepping up their search for a striker by committing their interest to Tottenham Hotspur frontman Robbie Keane.

Aston Villa have missed out on the signing of Jermaine Beckford after the striker opted to join Everton.

Aston Villa missed out on the chance to sign Nikola Zigic before he joined Birmingham because Martin O'Neill was on holiday.

Aston Villa look set to lose out to Everton in the race to sign Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford.

Tottenham are being linked with a move for Villa defender Curtis Davies and a swap involving Robbie Keane could be on the cards.

Striker John Carew is being targeted by Italian giants Fiorentina and Sampdoria as he enters the final 12 months of his Villa contract.

Fulham could be ready to offer Luke Young a way out of Aston Villa, while West Ham have also been linked.

Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Robbie Keane and Jermaine Jenas after the duo were told they can leave Tottenham.

Aston Villa are lining up a swoop for West Ham midfielder Scott Parker should James Milner leave in the summer.

Luke Young seems set to leave Aston Villa after he launched a scathing attack on boss Martin O'Neill for his lack of action.

Aston Villa have been linked with a bid for West Ham's Scott Parker if they lose star midfielder James Milner to Manchester City.

Man City are to offer Villa a choice of Micah Richards, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Nedum Onuoha or Stephen Ireland + £20m for James Milner.

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder James Milner and are ready to top Manchester City's offer.

Aston Villa are ready to move for Eidur Gudjohnsen if Tottenham do not pursue a deal for the Monaco ace.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp will reportedly use David Bentley as a makeweight to secure a deal for Aston Villa's Ashley Young.

Aston Villa are bracing themselves for another mega bid by Manchester City for James Milner after turning down Thursday's offer.

Aston Villa and other interested parties have been warned off West Ham striker Carlton Cole after they slapped a £15m price tag on him.

Blackburn are lining up a summer swoop for Aston Villa's Nigel Reo-Coker, although the midfielder is in no rush to leave.

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner says James Milner will still be at the club next season despite growing interest in the player.

Manchester City are believed to have made a £20million move for Aston Villa midfielder James Milner.

Aston Villa are believed to be prepared to offer Fulham Nicky Shorey and Steve Sidwell to capture Bobby Zamora.

Liverpool and Aston Villa are ready to join Birmingham City in the race for striker Carlton Cole after a £10m bid was rejected.

Liverpool have been warned off making a move for Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill this summer by the club's chairman Randy Lerner.

Aston Villa are set to battle it out with Everton for the services of Fulham striker Bobby Zamora this summer.

Nigel Reo-Coker says he will leave Aston Villa on his own terms and not Martin O'Neill's after being placed on the transfer list.

Aston Villa duo Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor are being heavily linked with a summer move to Manchester City.

Randy Lerner has revealed that he had to assure Martin O'Neill he was still committed to Aston Villa to ensure he stayed on as boss.

Aston Villa have rewarded rising star Shane Lowry with a new contract to keep him at the club until at least 2012.

Steve Sidwell, Luke Young and Curtis Davies have been transfer-listed along with three others by Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.

Martin O'Neill has admitted that Aston Villa must improve in the summer just to ensure they can finish in the top-six again.

Stephen Warnock has joined Aston Villa team-mates Emile Heskey and James Milner in Fabio Capello's initial 30-man England squad.

Martin O'Neill insists he and James Milner are happy to put the midfielder's contract talks on hold until after the World Cup.

Martin O'Neill has once again insisted he will be Aston Villa manager next season as he prepares for talks with Randy Lerner.

David Hoilett's late header helped Blackburn to a 1-0 win and a top half finish at the expense of a below par Aston Villa.

Martin O'Neill insists he is happy at Aston Villa and is not planning to leave the club at the end of the season.

Wilfred Bouma's agent has dismissed reports suggesting West Brom have made a move for the defender.

Martin O'Neill has no fresh injury worries ahead of the Blackburn game and has a full-strength squad to call on.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is believed to be preparing a £15million move for Porto striker Radamel Falcao.

Aston Villa left back Wilfred Bouma will leave the club at the end of the season after growing frustrated at a lack of opportunities.

Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel says he hasn't given any thought to retirement despite the prospect of turning 40 next year.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is in no doubt that he needs to add to his squad if his club are to break into the top four next term.

Aston Villa defender James Collins has admitted the players are bitterly disappointed at having nothing to show for such a good season.

Martin O'Neill is set for crunch talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner next week when his future could become a lot clearer.

Martin O'Neill has stated he will be holding talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner to review an eventful season.

Manchester City boosted their chances of finishing in fourth place and ended Aston Villa's hopes with a 3-1 win at Eastlands.

Aston Villa could turn to Ajax defender Gregory van der Wiel to solve their problems at right-back.

Aston Villa have joined the queue of clubs who are hoping to lure Bobby Zamora away from Fulham this summer.

Aston Villa are stepping up their search for a striker by committing their interest to Tottenham Hotspur frontman Robbie Keane.

Aston Villa have missed out on the signing of Jermaine Beckford after the striker opted to join Everton.

Aston Villa missed out on the chance to sign Nikola Zigic before he joined Birmingham because Martin O'Neill was on holiday.

Aston Villa look set to lose out to Everton in the race to sign Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford.

Tottenham are being linked with a move for Villa defender Curtis Davies and a swap involving Robbie Keane could be on the cards.

Striker John Carew is being targeted by Italian giants Fiorentina and Sampdoria as he enters the final 12 months of his Villa contract.

Fulham could be ready to offer Luke Young a way out of Aston Villa, while West Ham have also been linked.

Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Robbie Keane and Jermaine Jenas after the duo were told they can leave Tottenham.

Aston Villa are lining up a swoop for West Ham midfielder Scott Parker should James Milner leave in the summer.

Luke Young seems set to leave Aston Villa after he launched a scathing attack on boss Martin O'Neill for his lack of action.

Aston Villa have been linked with a bid for West Ham's Scott Parker if they lose star midfielder James Milner to Manchester City.

Man City are to offer Villa a choice of Micah Richards, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Nedum Onuoha or Stephen Ireland + £20m for James Milner.

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder James Milner and are ready to top Manchester City's offer.

Aston Villa are ready to move for Eidur Gudjohnsen if Tottenham do not pursue a deal for the Monaco ace.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp will reportedly use David Bentley as a makeweight to secure a deal for Aston Villa's Ashley Young.

Aston Villa are bracing themselves for another mega bid by Manchester City for James Milner after turning down Thursday's offer.

Aston Villa and other interested parties have been warned off West Ham striker Carlton Cole after they slapped a £15m price tag on him.

Blackburn are lining up a summer swoop for Aston Villa's Nigel Reo-Coker, although the midfielder is in no rush to leave.

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner says James Milner will still be at the club next season despite growing interest in the player.

Manchester City are believed to have made a £20million move for Aston Villa midfielder James Milner.

Aston Villa are believed to be prepared to offer Fulham Nicky Shorey and Steve Sidwell to capture Bobby Zamora.

Liverpool and Aston Villa are ready to join Birmingham City in the race for striker Carlton Cole after a £10m bid was rejected.

Liverpool have been warned off making a move for Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill this summer by the club's chairman Randy Lerner.