Aston Villa: June 2008 - news archive

Knight eyes Euro spot

A VillaDefender Zat Knight is confident Aston Villa will qualify for the UEFA Cup through the InterToto and says they deserve to be there.

O'Neill drops star exit hint

A VillaMartin O'Neill has hit back at claims by Gareth Barry that Liverpool want him more than Villa but is prepared to let him go for £18m.

Campbell link for Villa

A VillaHull City are being linked with former Italy star Christian Vieri after Aston Villa joined the race for Fraizer Campbell.

Barry launches O'Neill broadside

A VillaWant-away captain Gareth Barry has slammed Villa boss Martin O'Neill for putting TV punditry ahead of the England star's future.

Keeper urged to make Villa switch

A VillaFormer Aston Villa boss David O'Leary has spoken to Paul Robinson and told him to make the £5m switch from White Hart Lane.

Knight wants place back

A VillaAston Villa defender Zat Knight has said he is determined to get his place back in the first team after falling over of favour.

Robinson keen on Villa move

A VillaTottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson has expressed his desire to join Aston Villa if he is forced to leave Spurs this summer.

Rivals to scupper Bentley swoop

A VillaTottenham could be ready to scupper Aston Villa's hopes of landing David Bentley by offering £8m plus Aaron Lennon.

Villa target Spurs swoop

A VillaAston Villa are ready to end Paul Robinson's Tottenham misery by offering him the chance to rebuild his career in the Midlands.

Villa warned off winger bid

A VillaAston Villa face a battle to land David Bentley after Blackburn boss Paul Ince spoke of his determination to keep hold.

Villa close on Sidwell deal

A VillaSteve Sidwell is waiting to meet Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari before deciding whether to complete a £5.5m move to Aston Villa.

Fresh Sid deal delay claims

A VillaSteve Sidwell's proposed £5.5m switch to Aston Villa from Chelsea is reportedly being held up by the player's £2million pay-off demand.

Villa handed £8m price tag warning

A VillaWest Ham have slapped an asking price of £8million on the head of central-defender Anton Ferdinand who is wanted by Aston Villa.

Keeper link resurfaces

A VillaAston Villa are again being linked with a move for Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc as Martin O'Neill targets a new stopper.

Villa set for transfer talks

A VillaAston Villa are hoping to open talks with Steve Sidwell this week when the Chelsea midfielder returns from holiday.

Harewood makes stay promise

A VillaMarlon Harewood has delivered a blow to Stoke, Fulham and QPR by revealing he wants to stay at Aston Villa.

Gardner's Bentley plea

A VillaAston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner has issued a 'come and join us' plea to Blackburn's England winger David Bentley.

Villa have to wait on Sidwell

A VillaAston Villa may have to wait until next week until they can push through a deal for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell.

Villa target Hammers swoop

A VillaAston Villa are ready to rival Tottenham in the race to sign £6m-rated West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand this summer.

O'Neill admits transfer fears

A VillaAston Villa are still working on a deal to sign Steve Sidwell but Martin O'Neill admits signing new players will be tough this summer.

Villa target England star

A VillaAston Villa are lining up a swoop for Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson but face competition from Middlesbrough.

O'Neill eyes raid for Spurs striker

A VillaAston Villa and Sunderland are reportedly locked in a battle to sign Tottenham's unsettled striker Darren Bent.

Villa close to £5m deal for Blues ace

A VillaAston Villa are reportedly poised to clinch a £5m move for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell - pushing Gareth Barry closer to leaving.

Villa close on Spurs ace

A VillaAston Villa are reported to be closing in on a £4.5million swoop for Tottenham right-back Pascal Chimbonda.

£15m bid looks doomed

A VillaAston Villa are being linked with a £15m swoop for David Bentley but a lack of Champions League football could scupper any hopes.

Boss blocks off Benitez

A VillaAston Villa have scrapped plans for Gareth Barry's testimonial as the club await a fresh bid from Liverpool for the want-away captain.

O'Neill looks to fill void

A VillaMartin O'Neill may turn to Poland international Mariusz Lewandowski if he fails to keep hold of Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry.

O'Neill on Barry 'setback'

A VillaMartin O'Neill has confirmed that skipper Gareth Barry has asked to leave Aston Villa for Premier League rivals Liverpool.

Villa miss Italian target

A VillaAston Villa have missed out on the signing of midfielder Christian Maggio, who has joined Napoli in a deal worth £8million.

Villa reject second Barry bid

A VillaAston Villa want £18million for Gareth Barry after Liverpool failed with another bid, thought to be in the region of £12million.

Villa target Spurs ace

A VillaAston Villa have been alerted by the news Tottenham have made Pascal Chimbonda available for £2million.

Villa ready to let Barry go

A VillaAston Villa have confirmed that Gareth Barry wants to join Liverpool but say the Reds' latest bid has been rejected.

Milan to pip Villa for Italy ace

A VillaAston Villa look like they have lost out to AC Milan for the services of Sampdoria's £10m-rated Italian right-back Christian Maggio.

Villa ace eyes Reds switch - Agent

A VillaThe agent of Gareth Barry has revealed that the Aston Villa captain wants to quit the club and join Liverpool this summer.

O'Neill ponders £2m Reds swoop

A VillaMartin O'Neill is reportedly looking to sign Liverpool's £2million-rated right-back Steve Finnan in the summer transfer window.

Villa face scrap for Sid success

A VillaMan City, Middlesbrough, Everton and Aston Villa look set to go head to head for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell this summer.

O'Neill ready to rely on youth

A VillaMartin O'Neill has admitted he is willing to give some of Aston Villa's youngsters a chance to shine in the Premier League.

Cool O'Neill steps up transfer search

A VillaMartin O'Neill is well aware of the players he needs to sign and has told the Aston Villa fans they need to be patient.

O'Neill fires Euro warning

A VillaMartin O'Neill admits that Aston Villa will be unable to break into the top four next season and says they need to be realistic.

Villa in hunt for Newcastle star

A VillaAston Villa are one of three Premier League clubs monitoring unhappy Newcastle defender Steven Taylor's situation at St James' Park.

Villa eye new keeper target

A VillaVilla boss Martin O'Neill is eyeing a move for Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel as Rovers face a player exodus at Ewood Park.

O'Neill's transfer admission

A VillaMartin O'Neill has admitted that Villa are unlikely to sign anyone that is playing in Euro 2008 this summer.

Reds try to tempt Villa

A VillaLiverpool are understood to be putting together a new offer for Gareth Barry, which is likely to include an Anfield squad player.

England star outlines future plans

A VillaRising England star Ashley Young has revealed that he is already targeting European glory with Aston Villa next season.

Midfielder wants future sorted out

A VillaCaptain Gareth Barry has pleaded with Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill to end the uncertainty surrounding his future at Villa Park.

Starlet snubs Villa move

A VillaBosnian starlet Miralem Pjanic says he has turned down the chance to sign for Aston Villa in favour of joining Lyon.

Star swoop ruled out

A VillaShaun Maloney is happy at Aston Villa and has no intention of leaving the club this summer, according to his agent.

Old Boy link for Villa

A VillaEverton have joined Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and Liverpool in the race for Newcastle winger James Milner, according to reports.