Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar today revealed his determination to challenge Richard Dunne and James Collins for a place at the back.

Darren Bent was today ruled out of Aston Villa’s trip to Queens Park Rangers – forcing boss Alex McLeish to recall Andreas Weimann from his loan spell at Watford.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey is set to spend two weeks out with a hamstring injury – but Jermaine Jenas could be fit to face Bolton in the Carling Cup next week.

Villa boss Alex McLeish today refused to rule out Carlos Cuellar leaving before the transfer window closes – despite Glasgow Rangers “going cold” on a move.

Villa manager Alex McLeish today refused to rule out a move for the club’s former midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger before the transfer window closes.

Villa defender Carlos Cuellar was today weighing up his future as he considers whether to return to former club Glasgow Rangers or go back to his native Spain.

Villa expect to complete the signing of Shay Given this weekend – after entering the bidding to sign West Ham midfielder Scott Parker.

Former Villa manager Gerard Houllier has urged the club’s fans to give his successor Alex McLeish the chance to prove he is the right man for the job.

Villa defender Carlos Cuelllar has been confirmed as at the top of his former club Glasgow Rangers’ wanted list.

Villa defender Carlos Cuellar has revealed he is “excited” by the possibility of a return to the Scottish Premier League with former club Glasgow Rangers.