Aston Villa's Matthew Lowton celebrates scoring his side's second goal in their match against Stoke on April 6, 2013
Matt Lowton signs new four-year deal at Aston Villa
Aston Villa defender Matt Lowton signs a new four-year contract at the club committing his future to Paul Lambert's side until 2017.
Jul 20, 03:41
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert acknowledges the crowd after the match against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke stay is a huge bonus'
Paul Lambert says that Christian Benteke's decision to withdraw a transfer request and sign a fresh deal at Aston Villa is a "huge bonus" for the club.
Jul 19, 17:22
 Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012
Christian Benteke "very happy" to sign Aston Villa contract extension
Christian Benteke reveals that Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert convinced him to stay at the club and sign a contract extension.
Jul 19, 16:58
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Christian Benteke withdraws transfer request, signs new Aston Villa contract
Christian Benteke withdraws his transfer request from Aston Villa to sign a fresh deal running until 2017.
Jul 19, 16:42
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Christian Benteke returns to Aston Villa training
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke returns to pre-season training, despite submitting a transfer request earlier this month.
Jul 18, 13:16
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Aston Villa ready to fine Christian Benteke?
Aston Villa are ready to fine striker Christian Benteke if he fails to show up for the club's training session on Thursday, according to a report.
Jul 16, 23:37
 Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012
Eden Hazard: 'Christian Benteke deserves big move'
Eden Hazard insists that Belgium teammate and friend Christian Benteke deserves to join a top side this summer, and has what it takes to succeed at the highest level.
Jul 16, 04:18
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Report: Christian Benteke wants quick Aston Villa exit
Christian Benteke reportedly wants Tottenham Hotspur to agree a deal with Aston Villa to bring him to White Hart Lane this week.
Jul 16, 00:59
 Villa striker Christian Benteke scores a penalty against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Nicklas Helenius eager for Christian Benteke stay at Aston Villa
New Aston Villa striker Nicklas Helenius reveals that he wants Christian Benteke to remain with the club next season.
Jul 15, 15:16
 Diego Simeone
Five players Atletico Madrid should sign
Sports Mole identifies five players that could help Atletico Madrid challenge for La Liga success next season.
Jul 13, 09:45
 Christian Benteke attempts to outjump Hugo Lloris.
Tottenham Hotspur plan £20m Christian Benteke bid
Tottenham Hotspur will offer Aston Villa £20m for Belgian striker Christian Benteke early next week, according to reports.
Jul 12, 22:35
 Spain's Jese celebrates scoring against Ghana during the Under 20 World Cup on June 24, 2013
Report: Tottenham Hotspur monitoring Real Madrid striker
Spurs are monitoring Real Madrid striker Jese Rodriguez and may make a move for the 20-year-old if both Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermain Defoe leave this summer.
Jul 10, 22:00
 Denmark's Nicklas Helenius in action against Norway on January 15, 2012
Nicklas Helenius nets in Aston Villa draw
Danish striker Nicklas Helenius scores on his Aston Villa debut but Paul Lambert's men cannot overcome German minnows SV Rodinghausen in their pre-season friendly.
Jul 10, 20:09
 Aston Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League clash on March 31, 2013
Liverpool enter Christian Benteke race?
Liverpool have reportedly entered the chase for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, following the player's transfer request.
Jul 10, 03:31
 Villa striker Christian Benteke scores a penalty against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Report: Aston Villa want £25m for Christian Benteke
Aston Villa will reportedly sell Christian Benteke to Tottenham Hotspur, but only if their Premier League counterparts are prepared to pay £25m.
Jul 9, 21:50
 Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012
Report: Christian Benteke favours Tottenham Hotspur move
Christian Benteke reportedly wants to join Tottenham Hotspur after handing in a transfer request at Aston Villa.
Jul 9, 14:12
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Where next for Christian Benteke?
Sports Mole assesses the options available to Aston Villa's wantaway centre-forward Christian Benteke.
Jul 9, 10:14
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke hands in transfer request
Aston Villa confirm that striker Christian Benteke has handed in a transfer request.
Jul 8, 21:53
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Chelsea consider making move for Aston Villa's Christian Benteke?
Chelsea reportedly consider launching a bid for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke due to their failure to land Edinson Cavani.
Jul 8, 09:41
 Darren Bent
Report: Aston Villa to let Darren Bent leave for £5m
Aston Villa are reportedly preparing to allow Darren Bent to leave the club this summer for £5m.
Jul 8, 03:36
 Galatasaray's Burak Yilmaz scores past Schalke goalkeeper Timo Hildebrandon March 12, 2013
Five striker options for Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole selects five centre-forwards who could improve Tottenham Hotspur's fortunes in front of goal next season.
Jul 7, 15:12
 Aston Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League clash on March 31, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur to wait to launch £20m Christian Benteke bid?
Tottenham Hotspur will wait till the end of August to make a £20m bid for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, according to a report.
Jul 7, 02:30
 Edin Dzeko
Atletico Madrid target Edin Dzeko loan move?
Atletico Madrid turn their attention to loaning Edin Dzeko from Manchester City, according to reports.
Jul 6, 05:26
 Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012
Tottenham Hotspur enter Christian Benteke race?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.
Jul 3, 03:20
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Five players Tottenham Hotspur should sign
Sports Mole selects five players who could improve Tottenham Hotspur's chances of qualifying for the Champions League.
Jun 30, 11:41
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Aston Villa place £25m price tag on Christian Benteke?
Aston Villa reportedly place a £25m price tag on Christian Benteke to ward off interest from the top clubs in the Premier League this summer.
Jun 30, 03:41
 Wigan's Callum McManaman celebrates after scoring his team's second against Millwall on April 13, 2013
Five players Liverpool should sign
Sports Mole picks out five players who could help transform Liverpool into Premier League top-four contenders next season.
Jun 24, 10:12
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Tottenham Hotspur eye deal for Christian Benteke?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly willing to offer Aston Villa £20m and Emmanuel Adebayor to sign striker Christian Benteke.
Jun 24, 04:34
 Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012
Tottenham Hotspur eye swoops for Christian Benteke, James McCarthy?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing Aston Villa's Christian Benteke and Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy.
Jun 20, 09:54
 Scott Parker
Five players Aston Villa should sign
Sports Mole identifies five players who would enhance the Aston Villa squad.
Jun 17, 11:49
 Darren Bent
Newcastle United poised for Darren Bent swoop?
Newcastle United will reportedly move for wantaway Aston Villa striker Darren Bent in a cut-price £6m deal.
Jun 11, 22:48
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Christian Benteke set for talks on Aston Villa future?
Aston Villa are reportedly to offer Christian Benteke a new contract to ward off interest from Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Jun 9, 01:21
 Fernando Torres and Vincent Kompany battle for the ball on November 25, 2012
Vincent Kompany: 'Playing in the Premier League has helped Belgium'
Vincent Kompany believes that he and a handful of his Belgium teammates improve the national side by competing in the Premier League.
Jun 7, 17:10
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke would play more games at Aston Villa'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that striker Christian Benteke would be gambling with his career if he were to leave Villa Park.
Jun 7, 05:45
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Aston Villa 'place £40m price tag on Christian Benteke'
Aston Villa allegedly slap a £40m price tag on Christian Benteke to ward off interest from other clubs.
Jun 6, 00:04
 Villa striker Christian Benteke scores a penalty against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Report: Tottenham Hotspur offer Jermain Defoe as part of Christian Benteke swoop?
Spurs reportedly offer Jermain Defoe plus cash as they attempt to lure Christian Benteke away from Aston Villa.
Jun 4, 21:44
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Fulham on April 13, 2013
Paul Lambert not focused on his Aston Villa future
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that he is more concerned with the club's progress than his own future.
Jun 3, 10:45
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Liverpool eye Christian Benteke swoop?
Liverpool are poised to swoop for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke if Luis Suarez leaves the club, according to a report.
Jun 3, 02:45
 Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Deportivo on December 9, 2012
Who will replace Radamel Falcao at Atletico Madrid?
Sports Mole takes a look at five strikers who could replace Colombian international Radamel Falcao at Atletico Madrid.
Jun 2, 09:34
 Belgium celebrate Christian Benteke's goal
Live Commentary: USA 2-4 Belgium - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary of the international friendly success for Belgium against the USA in Cleveland, Ohio.
May 29, 23:30
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