Aston Villa: June 2008 - news archive

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

Martin 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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