Aston Villa transfer rumour updates: Daily updates on the latest rumours

Aston Villa rumours
Aston Villa rumours

The transfer window is once again open - and on this page we'll keep you updated with the latest transfer rumours and gossip as they emerge across the internet.

Don't forget that for the most accurate information on Villa's transfer activity, you should visit our Villa news section or follow @avfc_news and @matkendrick on Twitter. Our headlines are also available on Facebook, if you become a fan of our Aston Villa page.

And don't forget to join our transfer deadline day liveblog from 7am on Tuesday January 31. Click here to find out more.

February 9th

Stephen Ireland linked with move to New York Red Bulls - New York Post
The Red Bulls continue to be linked to a never-ending stream of big-name European midfielders.

But multiple sources have told the Post they are unlikely to acquire Stephen Ireland appears unlikely to come, but said of their longstanding interest in a longshot swoop for Raul “the possibility is real.’’

January 31

Very quiet on the Aston Villa transfer front so far folks! Follow our live blog at www.birminghammail.net throughout the day

January 30

Danny Mwanga training with AstonVilla - Philly Soccer News

Philadelphia Union forward Danny Mwanga has embarked for a 10-day training stint with Barclay’s English Premier League side Aston Villa.


January 27

Lions working on Lowry deal - Sky
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett is hopeful of securing the services of Aston Villa defender Shane Lowry on a permanent basis before the transfer window closes next Tuesday.

January 26

Darren Bent is going nowhere says Agbonlahor - Aston Villa
Gabby Agbonlahor has stated that clubs are wasting their time pursuing Darren Bent

January 25

Villa to let Heskey go on free transfer - EatSleepSport
Aston Villa are reportedly happy to let striker Emile Heskey leave in the summer on a free when his contract expires.

January 24

Fabian Delph wants to extend Leeds loan - Sky
Fabian Delph is hoping to stay with Leeds United for the remainder of the season after joining on loan from Aston Villa.

January 23

Aston Villa's Nathan Delfouneso signs Leicester loan deal - BBC

Leicester City have signed Aston Villa striker Nathan Delfouneso on a one-month loan deal. The England Under-21 international has failed to earn a regular spot at Villa this season, starting just two games and making a total of six appearances.

Delph wants to extend loan - Sportinglife.com

Fabian Delph is hoping to stay with Leeds for the remainder of the season after joining on loan from Aston Villa. Delph made his second debut for the Whites in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Ipswich Town.

Aston Villa hand Brian Brown trial

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has handed Jamaican striker Brian Brown a trial at the club. The 19 year old striker will arrive in England this week for a two week spell with the Villains. "He was invited to the national squad, but we had to inform them that he will be leaving the island for a trial in England,"said Brown's high school coach. However, our man at Villa, Mat Kendrick, says the rumour is unfounded. Click here

January 22

Robbie Keane not interested in long-term Villa deal - Sunday People

ROBBIE KEANE insists his wandering days are over and has ruled out a permanent Premier League return.

Aston Villa’s on-loan striker has 11 clubs on his CV but will happily head back to LA Galaxy in six weeks.

Four players set to leave Villa - Sunday People

EMILE HESKEY will lead a quartet of highly-paid stars set to leave Aston Villa this summer, to free up more than £10million for boss Alex McLeish to use in the transfer market.

Former England striker Heskey – now 34 and thought to on £60,000-a-week – will join Senegal right-back Habib Beye, Spanish centre-half Carlos Cuellar and Welsh defender James Collins heading out of Villa Park.

January 20

Delph heads for Leeds on loan - Birmingham Mail
ASTON Villa's Fabian Delph has returned to Elland Road after signing a one-month loan deal with Leeds United.

January 19

Midfielder rules out Villa move - Sky Sports

Palermo midfielder Armin Bacinovic's agent Amir Ruznic says the player would prefer a move to Fiorentina than the Premier League.

Villa again linked with Scott Dann - NESN
Aston Villa are among a cluster of clubs being linked with Scott Dann.

January 18

Villa want big money for Bent - Metro
Alex McLeish has told Liverpool that they will have to make an ‘attractive’ offer for Darren Bent if they wish to prize the striker away from Aston Villa.

January 17

I have heard nothing from Villa says 'target' - Goal.Com
AZ Alkmaar's Brett Holman says he's not heard from Aston Villa, Blackburn or Fulham despite reported interest

Aston Villa boss denies January sales plan - Mail Online
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish admits it is very unlikely he will let any of his players leave during the current transfer window.

January 16

Villa's Carroll swap swoop snubbed - EatSleepSport

Liverpool have reportedly snubbed Aston Villa's bid to sign striker Andy Carroll with Darren Bent offered in exchange.

Reports in the Sunday Express claim Villa chief Alex McLeish has approached his Reds counterpart Kenny Dalglish with a plan which would see reported Anfield target, Bent, make the move to Merseyside with Carroll going to Villa Park.

However, it appears that Dalglish turned down the offer because he wants to keep faith with the £35million capture from Newcastle, who has struggled for fitness, form and goals since joining 12 months ago.

Delph set for Villa loan exit - ClubCall

Fabian Delph is set to leave Aston Villa to join former club Leeds United on a loan deal, according to reports.

The 20-year-old has recently returned to full fitness following an injury problem and Villa chief Alex McLeish wants him to get some regular first-team football under his belt to build up his match fitness.

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