Category: Aston Villa
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Premier League clubs tracking Dempsey
Premier League sides Aston Villa, Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers are set to make January loan offers for Clint Dempsey. The Seattle Sounders front man has been instrumental in his sides success this season, winning the 2014 MLS Supporters’ Shield and Open Cup as well as being in contention to complete an historic treble…
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Villa boss reveals potential move for Man United midfielder
Paul Lambert has revealed that Aston Villa have the option to make Tom Cleverley’s loan move a permanent one in January. Former England U21 midfielder Cleverley has started Villa’s last five Premier League matches after making his loan move from Man United in the summer. And, Villa boss Lambert has confirmed that the 25-year-old, who…
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Villa defender is Van Gaal’s for £12m
Manchester United have been given the green light to sign Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar in January, but only for a fee of £12m. The Dutch defender is entering the final year on his contract and it is Manchester United’s interest that is keeping him from negotiating new terms with Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa. United…
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Arsenal set to miss out on contract renewing Villa midfielder
Aston Villa have made a new contract offer to Fabian Delph after learning of interest from Arsenal. Delph, 24, is in the final year of his current deal with the Midlands side after joining them from Leeds United in 2009 and interest in the midfielder has somewhat gathered pace in recent weeks after his impressive…
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Keane labels Mourinho a ‘disgrace’
Aston Villa assistant manager Roy Keane has claimed that some of Jose Mourinho’s actions would see him get ‘knocked out’ if he were to try them in Sunday league. Villa boss Paul Lambert refused to take the Portuguese’s hand as he prepared to head down the tunnel before the end of his side’s 3-0 defeat…
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Aston Villa manager hints at striker’s return
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has hinted that striker Christian Benteke could return this weekend. The 23-year-old has been injured since April after ruptering his Achilles and missed Belgium’s world cup campaign during the summer but has returned to training. Speaking to the club’s official website, Lambert said they are monitoring the striker’s condition: “We’ll…
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Mirallas out for up to six weeks
Everton star Kevin Mirallas looks set to miss over a month of Premier League and International football after pulling his hamstring during the Merseyside derby with Liverpool on Saturday. Speaking after the game, Toffees manager Roberto Martinez said: “It seems bad. It’s a hamstring and we’re going to assess him in the next 24 hours.”…
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Man United looking to sign Villa defender
Football Express News understands that Manchester United will look to sign Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar in the January transfer window. The Dutch defender is entering the final year on his contract and it is Manchester United’s interest that is keeping him from negotiation new terms with Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa. United boss Louis van…
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Arsenal run riot at Villa Park
Arsenal bounced back following their defeat to Borussia Dortmund in midweek, beating Aston Villa 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. A devastating 194 seconds from Arsenal gave them the three points against Aston Villa in the Midlands. Victory at Villa Park was just what was needed for Arsenal after their midweek disappointment and that is exactly what…
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Villa poised to push through late deal for Cleverley
Aston Villa are on the verge of signing Manchester United and England midfielder Tom Cleverley on a season-long loan deal. Manager Paul Lambert is awaiting the decision from the Premier League board as to whether the transfer can be completed, as the deal went past the 11pm deadline last night, after Villa made a…
