Chelsea’s Barkley joins Aston Villa
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley has joined Aston Villa on loan for the season as Frank Lampard seeks to trim his bloated squad ahead of the close of the transfer window [readmore]
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Lampard open to Loftus-Cheek Villa loan exit
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard knows Ruben Loftus-Cheek needs to play games this season, either out on loan or in his team. The 24-year-old has battled his way back from an [readmore]
Eniola Aluko named Villa Women sporting director
Aston Villa Women have appointed former England forward Eniola Aluko as their first sporting director. The 32-year-old, who retired as a player last week after spells at Birmingham City, Chelsea [readmore]
Drinkwater joins Aston Villa on loan
Aston Villa have this afternoon confirmed the loan signing of out-of-favour Chelsea man Danny Drinkwater. 29-year-old midfielder Drinkwater has been on Chelsea’s books since the summer of 2017, when he [readmore]
Aston Villa sign Trezeguet
Aston Villa announces the signing of Mahmoud Hassan for an undisclosed fee, subject to a work visa and international clearance. Known as Trezeguet, the winger moves to Villa Park from [readmore]
John Terry to become Newcastle coach
The Chelsea legend and Aston Villa assistant chief trails only 5/2 tip Mikel Arteta, the Manchester City No 2, in the race to succeed Rafa Benitez. Terry’s odds have tumbled [readmore]
Aston Villa complete signing of winger El Ghazi
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Netherlands international Anwar El Ghazi from French side Lille. The 24-year-old winger, who spent last season on loan with Villa and scored in [readmore]
Aston Villa return to EPL with win over Derby County
Aston Villa returned to the English Premier League (EPL) after a three-year absence, beating Derby County 2-1 in the English Championship playoff final at Wembley on Monday. Goals from Anwar [readmore]
Wenger hails Leeds’ Bielsa for sportsmanship in Villa draw
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa’s sportsmanlike decision to allow Aston Villa to score unopposed in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds has been hailed by former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. Wenger [readmore]
I’m not ready to manage ―Terry
John Terry has admitted he is not ready to become a manager, and says his new role as part of the backroom staff at Aston Villa is “perfect” as he [readmore]