Former Albion favourite Richard Sneekes believes the signing of Pablo Ibanez is a signal that the club mean business in the Premier League.

What’s up there in front could be pretty impressive – it’s what lies beyond that casts a shadow over England’s World Cup hopes.

New signing Jelle Van Damme is ready to become a “leader” in the Wolves dressing room after completing his £2.5million move from Anderlecht.

Striker John Carew will be reunited with former club Valencia after Villa announced they will face the Spanish giants in a pre-season friendly.

Marlon Harewood is poised to beat Villa to the Champions League by signing for Turkey’s new title winners Bursaspor.

Albion are considering a deal to sign Spain international Pablo Ibanez on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid.

Albion record signing Borja Valero have welcomed interest from Champions League new-boys Sevilla – as the Baggies added Marcus Olsson to their target list.

Wolves’ chances of signing Aruna Dindane are looking increasingly unlikely after it was claimed interest from a club in Qatar has been firmed up with a £3million bid.

­He’s already done it for his club – now Villa midfielder James Milner is confident he could fill Gareth Barry’s boots for his country.

Villa favourite Ian Taylor recounts his highs and lows of a season of ups and downs for the claret and blues.