Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has been warned to spend the club’s new found wealth wisely by moneybags Manchester City manager Mark Hughes ahead of the teams’ meeting.

Villa favourite Ian Taylor believes that Liverpool’s loss has been Manchester City’s gain since the former claret and blue captain moved onto pastures new.

Sky Sports pundit Andy Gray mulls over the ever-escalating money train of football exactly 30 years to the day he broke the British transfer record with Wolves.

Villa favourite Ian Taylor gives his views after on the state of play for the clubs in our region after the transfer window.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has admitted defeat in his pursuit of Villa winger Ashley Young.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill has refused to rule out a loan move for Real Madrid star Wesley Sneijder.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill will return from Spain aiming to tie up a trio of transfers by the end of the week.

Villa are bracing themselves for a fresh wave of interest in Ashley Young as they close in on the £12million capture of Stewart Downing.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill is disappointed not to be renewing acquaintances with Celtic at the Peace Cup – but believes the tournament will be perfect preparation for the new season.

Manchester United have accepted a world record £80m bid for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.