Villa agree £2m fee for Friedel
Wenger in search of new signing
Arsene Wenger admits he needs "one more body" in his Arsenal midfield - but has refused to be drawn on whether that would be Gareth Barry.
Barry booed as Villa beat Saddlers
Wantaway midfielder Gareth Barry was booed throughout the hour he played in Aston Villa's 3-2 win over Walsall at Bescot Stadium on Tuesday.
O'Neill denies interest in Zigic
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has dismissed reports linking the Villans with a £5million move for Valencia striker Nikola Zigic.
Kaboul weighs up Black Cats offer
Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul, also linked with Portsmouth and Aston Villa, will make a decision on Sunderland's offer in the next 24 hours.
Carew confident of Villa progress
Aston Villa striker John Carew has backed his side to finish the job against Odense BK in their Intertoto Cup second leg tie on Saturday.
Harry eyeing swoop for London duo
Harry Redknapp has revealed that Shaun Wright-Phillips and Younes Kaboul want to move to Portsmouth, but he may have to sell before he can buy.
Laursen keen to take Villa armband
Martin Laursen says he would be "proud" to be Aston Villa's captain on a permanent basis after taking the armband against Odense on Saturday.
Rovers set high price for Bentley
Blackburn would consider selling England star David Bentley - but only for the right price, the club's chairman John Williams has confirmed.
Mullen ready for Villa challenge
Walsall boss Jimmy Mullen is relishing Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Aston Villa as the Saddlers gear up for the new season.
