Aston Villa News

At 9.18 on Monday morning a website owned by a Mike Ashley company published a story about the new Newcastle United director of football, Joe Kinnear, and his 'first job' being to persuade Darren Bent to accept a salary less than he is on at Aston Villa.

It's a great draw for the Spireites, the last time the two teams met was also in the League Cup in 1960, Leeds United won 4-0 at Saltergate, with Billy Bremner amongst the goal scorers.

The rumour mill has come back around to Darren Bent this morning, with The Sun, The Star and The Mirror all convinced Steve Bruce is ready to hijack Newscastle's bid for the Aston Villa striker.

In addition to Aleksandar Tonev, Paul Lambert has signed two more promising youngsters from around Europe, rather than opting for players with Premier League experience.

Steve Bruce wants Hull City to beat Newcastle to the signing of Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, having previously worked with the out-of-favour forward at Sunderland, the Daily Mirror has reported.

Paul Lambert's hunt for bargains takes him to Sevilla's versatile left-sided Spain star as Villa continue to re-shape squad Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is in talks with Spanish side Sevilla for versatile Antonio Luca - and is set for a 1.5 million raid.

Toon are keen on signing the 29-year-old but expect him to lower his wage demands before a deal can be agreed Darren Bent could soon A become a Newcastle United player - but only if he and Aston Villa lower their A demands, writes Alan Oliver of the Sunday People .

The notes of All Things Bright and Beautiful rang out from Ely Cathedral during the wedding of England footballer Darren Bent today.

The 29-year-old striker, who plays for Aston Villa and England, is marrying his fiance, model Kirsty Maclaren, at Ely Cathedral.

Stephen Ireland has been told he can leave Aston Villa this summer, the Daily Telegraph has reported, as manager Paul Lambert continues to offload the highest earners at the Midlands club.

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Manager wants the England striker to be exception to Toon's rule about only signing players they can sell on PLUS Cabaye latest The A 6million-rated Aston Villa striker is the subject of a scramble for his signature after being told his career at his current club is over.

VERSATILE former Aston Villa defender Eric Lichaj is understood to be one of the players on Nottingham Forest's transfer radar.

ANDREAS WEIMANN gave Aston Villa a big boost by signing a new deal - then insisted the club are on the up.

The 22-year-old striker has pleaded with his current club Aalborg to co-operate with Paul Lambert's side as he looks to seal a switch to the Premier League outfit Aalborg striker Nicklas Helenius is desperate for his current club to co-operate with Aston Villa and let him complete his move to the Premier League side.

Jermain Defoe is one player who would benefit from a move away from his current employers Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Look around any football team in any league in the world and you will find those players that seem to have a spot reserved on the subs bench especially for them.

It is understood that while Alan Pardew is good friends with Bent, the A 6million tag for the Aston Villa man is too high It is understood that while Alan Pardew is good friends with Bent, the A 6million tag for the Aston Villa man is too high.

PLUS: Newcastle are eying a move for out-of-favour Aston Villa striker Darren Bent and West Ham want AC Milan man The transfer window will be opening on July 1, but the gossip is already well underway.

The 22-year-old, who has been capped twice by Denmark, came through the youth ranks at Aalborg and was the second highest scorer in the Danish league last season with 16 goals.

ANDREAS WEIMANN gave Aston Villa a big boost by signing a new deal - then insisted the club are on the up.