Luke Young’s Liverpool move looked in limbo today – as captain Stiliyan Petrov became the latest Villa player to be linked to Anfield.

Luke Young is today contemplating a shock move to Liverpool after Villa accepted a £2.5million offer for the out-of-favour right-back.

Villa report back for pre-season training tomorrow with manager Martin O’Neill insisting the door remains open to all of his players.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill has reassured supporters he plans to strengthen his squad for next season.

Villa are weighing up a summer swoop for Anderlecht star Mbark Boussoufa.

Villa owner Randy Lerner has warned there is no bottomless pit of cash at the club and ruled out ever making a marquee £30million signing.

Villa owner Randy Lerner has revealed Martin O’Neill will stay on as manager for “exciting and worthwhile” times ahead for the club.

Villa manager Martin O’Neill has taken the first step towards a summer-clear out at the club by putting six players up for sale.

Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has urged the club to keep Luke Young after admitting the fans’ favourite was “unlucky” not to feature more regularly last season.

Villa favourite Ian Taylor believes that the next week could be a lot more pivotal to the future of the club than it first appears as the claret and blues close out the season.