Aston Villa

Aston Villa are close to completing the signing of Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given.

The Republic of Ireland international is a key target for Villa boss Alex McLeish after the club lost first-choice keeper Brad Friedel moved to Tottenham.

The ...

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has been thwarted in his attempts to bring former loanee Kyle Walker back to Villa Park.

The young right-back impressed while on-loan at Villa last season, but has now agreed a new deal with Tottenham which seems to spell the end of ...

Released West Ham midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger wants to return to former club Aston Villa.

The Germany international is a free agent after his contract with the Hammers came to an end after their relegation to the Championship.

Hitzlsperger is reported to want an immediate return ...

Aston Villa have been told they will not get goalkeeper Shay Given on the cheap as they try to thrash out a deal with Manchester City for the veteran.

The Villans would be prepared to pay £3 million for the former Newcastle man, but City reckon their reserve keeper is worth ...

Aston Villa are going after Wigan winger Charles N’Zogbia as they attempt to replace Ashley Young.

With Young now a Manchester United player, Villa manager Alex McLeish is keen to add a pacy wide player to his ranks.

N’Zogbia is viewed as the number one choice ...

Aston Villa are being linked with a £4 million bid for Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given.

The 35-year-old wants to leave Eastlands after failing to dislodge Roberto Mancini's first-choice keeper Joe Hart.

Some bookmakers suspended betting on Given joining the Villans, such was the level of ...