Aston Villa archives

Leicester City are being linked with a £500,000 swoop for Aston Villa's veteran striker Emile Heskey this summer.

Aston Villa claim Gerard Houllier is still their boss despite reports saying he has stepped down because of concerns over his health.

Former Aston Villa star Tony Morley believes Ashley Young is making a mistake leaving Aston Villa for Manchester United this summer.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has offered a two-year deal to Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who is out of contract.

Aston Villa are reportedly eyeing a raid on second-city rivals Birmingham for Scott Dann and Ben Foster.

Aston Villa have released ten players, including Nigel Reo-Coker, John Carew and Robert Pires.

Aston Villa will reportedly fight it out with Leicester City and Celtic for the signature of Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given.

Manchester United will reportedly seal a deal to sign Aston Villa winger Ashley Young after Saturday's Champions League final.

Aston Villa will be concerned by the news that Stewart Downing has revealed he 'won't be committing to a new deal at the moment'.

Aston Villa director General Krulak claims they will listen to the advice of doctors before making a decision on boss Gerard Houllier.

Martin O'Neill has finally ended his long-running dispute with Aston Villa and is planning to return to football management.

Aston Villa are believed to be eyeing a summer move for Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, with doubts over Brad Friedel's future.

Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge is set to be offered the chance to resurrect his career with Aston Villa this summer.

Liverpool have offered a two-year deal to Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel, who looks set for a return to his former club.

Darren Bent is fearful that the lure of playing for Manchester United will entice Ashley Young away from Aston Villa this summer.

Gary McAllister has praised the way Aston Villa have finished the season having struggled against relegation until the spring.

Gary McAllister expects Gerard Houllier to return as Aston Villa boss, while he denied that Ashley Young has bid the club farewell.

Brad Friedel insists that he would like to be an Aston Villa player next season as he approaches the end of his current contract.

Aston Villa are ready to move for Daniel Sturridge after the striker warned Chelsea he wants more chances to shine in their first-team.

Aston Villa are awaiting the outcome of a Premier League managers' arbitration tribunal looking at Martin O'Neill's Villa Park exit.

Aston Villa have been credited with an interest in Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia as doubts surround the future of Ashley Young.

Fabian Delph says he will see where his Aston Villa career goes after he has got a good pre-season under his belt.

John Carew says has loved his time at Stoke and would like to make his loan move from Aston Villa into a permanent deal in the summer.

James Collins is hoping Aston Villa keep hold of the likes of Ashley Young, Brad Friedel and Emile Heskey to boost them next season.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel could be set to make a return to Liverpool.

Aston Villa as Gary McAllister would like Brad Friedel to stay, despite reported interest from other clubs in the Premier League.

Defender Ciaran Clark has reportedly been ruled out of Villa's Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday.

Aston Villa are one of four Premier League clubs chasing the signature of 16-year-old Barcelona forward Hector Bellerin.

Ciaran Clark is hoping to shrug off a back injury so he can help Aston Villa gain revenge on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Stewart Downing has banished reports that he could leave Aston Villa by claiming he is happy and confident they have a bright future.

Liverpool have been linked with Aston Villa pair Stewart Downing and Ashley Young, with Young the more likely summer target.

Stiliyan Petrov has admitted the Aston Villa players have let down the fans this season, while he hopes new faces come in this summer.

Nigel Reo-Coker claims clubs playing in the Champions League are interested in signing him when his Aston Villa contract expires.

Luke Young has urged Aston Villa to keep Ashley Young and Stewart Downing as he expects 'bigger clubs' to come in with offers.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey is not expected to be punished by the FA for his clash with referee Mike Jones on Saturday.

Aston Villa duo Stewart Downing and Ashley Young have both been linked with summer moves to Liverpool.

Aston Villa are hoping to stave off interest from Liverpool by offering Stewart Downing a new deal at Villa Park.

Aston Villa should have striker Emile Heskey fit to face his former club Wigan at Villa park on Saturday, while Richard Dunne is fit.

Gary McAllister insists Aston Villa 'will do everything we can' in order to ensure Ashley Young stays at Villa Park this summer.

Gary McAllister insists he is focused on Aston Villa finishing the season well and has put all thoughts about his own future on hold.

Nigel Reo-Coker's agent has admitted the midfielder could leave Villa in the summer if he is not given assurances over his future.

Nathan Delfouneso is back at Aston Villa after his loan spell at Burnley was cut short.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is believed to have entered the summer race to sign Ashley Young from Aston Villa.

Aston Villa will give Gerard Houllier until mid-June to decide if he can continue as manager following his recent health scare.

Lorient star Morgan Amalfitano will only discuss his future at the end of the season after being linked with a move to Aston Villa.

Gary McAllister claims Aston Villa's squad does not require major changes this summer in order to ensure a better season next term.

Gerard Houllier appears to be planning for next season at Aston Villa after they were linked to Lorient midfielder Morgan Amalfitano.

Kyle Walker has revealed he would consider a return to Aston Villa next season if he can't force his way into the Tottenham first-team.