Aston Villa: August 2008 - news archive

An injury to Fernando Torres was the main talking point as Liverpool lost their 100% record with a goalless draw against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have completed the capture of Newcastle winger James Milner, in a deal believed to be worth around £10million.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Carlos Cuellar could make his debut for the club against Liverpool this weekend.

Newcastle midfielder James Milner's move to Aston Villa is in doubt after the PFA claimed the player has no interest in leaving.

Gareth Barry has pledged his future to Aston Villa and has ruled out a pre-deadline move away from the club.

Aston Villa's chances of landing James Milner have been boosted after he handed in a transfer request at Newcastle.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has told Premier League rivals Aston Villa he has no desire to sell winger James Milner.

Curtis Davies has urged the Villa fans not to panic after the setback at Stoke but admits there is work to do throughout the team.

Reading say they have yet to receive a bid for Kevin Doyle despite reports linking Aston Villa with a £7.5million swoop.

Martin O'Neill will put the emphasis on defending in training after Aston Villa came unstuck at Stoke.

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas wants his side to sign Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso which could see the Reds' Gareth Barry bid reignited.

A breath-taking encounter settled by an injury-time winner gave Stoke their first three points back in the top flight.

Martin O'Neill has described Arsene Wenger's admission that Arsenal would like to sign Gareth Barry as "strange" and "bizarre".

Arsenal are still keen on Gareth Barry but Arsene Wenger has hinted Aston Villa's valuation could be the stumbling block.

Villa are expected to step up their bid to sign Newcastle winger James Milner after Shaun Maloney penned a four-year deal with Celtic.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is keen to sign three more players before the deadline as Villa look to break into the top four.

Blackburn manager Paul Ince is ready to do battle with Aston Villa counterpart Martin O'Neill to sign Valencia striker Nikola Zigic.

Steve Sidwell will not return to training from a calf injury until next Monday, Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is keen to continue his summer recruitment drive by signing three more players before the deadline.

Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young have been tipped to be a big success for England by their Aston Villa team-mate John Carew.

Aston Villa have been boosted by the news Ashley Young is the latest player to express a desire to sign a new contract at Villa Park.

Czech Republic midfielder Jaroslav Plasil has played down talk of a move to Aston Villa and says he is happy with Osasuna.

Three clubs are showing an interest in Shaun Maloney but Aston Villa have yet to receive a bid for the player.

Martin O'Neill is ready to secure the long-term future of Ashley Young by getting him tied down to a new improved deal.

Gabby Agbonlahor scored a quick-fire hat-trick to get Aston Villa off to a great start with a 4-2 win over Manchester City.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has told Aston Villa he will not sell James Milner amid speculation over a £7m bid for the midfielder.

Aston Villa have been boosted by Gabby Agbonlahor's decision to sign a new four-year deal the day after John Carew pledged his future.

Martin O'Neill praised his Aston Villa side for their 4-1 UEFA Cup win at FH Hafnarfjordur, but feels his defence can improve.

The prospect of Gareth Barry moving to Liverpool has receded even further after he appeared for Aston Villa in Europe on Thursday.

Striker John Carew has agreed a new one-year contract extension at Aston Villa which will keep him at the club until summer 2011.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is reportedly fighting against his board to keep James Milner after Aston Villa made a £7m bid for him.

Gareth Barry could feature for Aston Villa in the UEFA Cup against FH Hafnarfjordur which would end Liverpool's interest in him.

Martin O'Neill says this will be his biggest week in charge at Aston Villa as they prepare for the UEFA Cup clash at FH Hafnarfjordur.

Osasuna president Patxi Izco has denied claims that Aston Villa have made an offer for their Czech Republic midfielder Jaroslav Plasil.

Aston Villa have completed the £7.8million signing of Carlos Cuellar who has penned a four-year deal at Villa Park.

Aston Villa are being linked with a £4million swoop for Newcastle forward Alan Smith, but face strong competition for his services.

Aston Villa are set to complete the signing of Carlos Cuellar after agreeing a fee of £7.8million with Rangers.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reported to be lining up an ambitious £15million swoop for Chelsea star Joe Cole.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says he could still wrap up a deal for Villa's Gareth Barry before the transfer window closes.

New Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell is hopeful Liverpool target Gareth Barry will stay at the club for the new season.

Aston Villa's asking price for Liverpool target Gareth Barry is too high according to a statement released by the Reds.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez still intends to bring Gareth Barry to Anfield amid reports the club's owners won't provide the cash.

New Villa signings Luke Young and Nicky Shorey say it is an exciting time to be joining the club and cannot wait to get started.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has confirmed he wants more new signings after wrapping up deals for Luke Young and Nicky Shorey.

Aston Villa have confirmed they have had an offer accepted by Reading for England international Nicky Shorey.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp claims Aston Villa have edged ahead in the race to sign Younes Kaboul and Nicky Shorey.

Aston Villa have opened talks with Luke Young after agreeing a fee of £4million with Middlesbrough for the defender.

Aston Villa and Sunderland are both reported to have had £4.5million bids accepted for Reading defender Nicky Shorey.

Aston Villa are targeting a swoop for Arsenal's Justin Hoyte and Chelsea's Paulo Ferreira as they look to sign a new right-back.

Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies insists the club can build on last season's sixth place finish and push up the table.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is to test Middlesbrough's resolve with a bid for highly-rated right back Luke Young.

Aston Villa have been hit by the news that Steve Sidwell could miss the start of the season with a calf injury.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out a move for Aston Villa's Gareth Barry to leave the door wide open for Liverpool.