Pepe Reina pictured for AC Milan in April 2019
Dean Smith confident Pepe Reina can help Aston Villa avoid relegation
The former Liverpool goalkeeper has joined on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season.
Jan 17, 22:49
 Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 1, 2020
Manchester United 'fail with Jack Grealish move'
Aston Villa knock back an approach from Manchester United for Jack Grealish, according to a report.
Jan 17, 20:45
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates against Brighton on September 25, 2019
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League meeting between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, including predictions and team news.
Jan 16, 22:55
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on January 1, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Crystal Palace, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jan 16, 20:03
 Genk's Mbwana Samatta celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool on November 5, 2019
Aston Villa 'closing in on Mbwana Samatta signing'
Villa are close to striking a deal for Genk forward Mbwana Samatta.
Jan 16, 14:54
 Pepe Reina pictured for AC Milan in April 2019
Pepe Reina completes loan move to Aston Villa
Pepe Reina, 37, is set to replace the injured Tom Heaton.
Jan 13, 20:51
 Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in action in March, 2019
News extra: Dembele 'not leaving Lyon', Gerrard on succeeding Klopp, Roma want Batshuayi?
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Lyon's refusal to sell Dembele in January, Gerrard's thoughts on taking over from Klopp at Liverpool and Roma's reported interest in Batshuayi.
Jan 13, 16:56
 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Aston Villa on January 12, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'Sergio Aguero one of the best after Lionel Messi'
Sergio Aguero is now the Premier League's record overseas scorer with 177 goals.
Jan 12, 20:08
 Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 1, 2020
Manchester City 'enter race for Jack Grealish'
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish emerges as a transfer target for Manchester City, according to a report.
Jan 11, 23:12
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith celebrates after the match on January 1, 2019
Dean Smith dismisses criticism of Pep Guardiola
Aston Villa host Manchester City on Sunday with the champions trailing in the title race.
Jan 11, 15:10
 Bruno Fernandes in action for Sporting on November 28, 2019
Saturday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen, Paul Pogba
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Saturday, January 11.
Jan 11, 11:07
 General view of Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park taken November 2017
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Rayan Ait-Nouri, Gedson Fernandes, Federico Chiesa
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 11, 06:57
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa will not lie down against Manchester City'
The injury-hit Premier League strugglers are without a fit senior striker with Jonathan Kodjia ill and Wesley out for the season with a knee injury.
Jan 10, 22:38
 Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jan 10, 21:44
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Smith doubtful Aston Villa will bring in new striker before City game
Villa are likely to host Manchester City without a senior striker.
Jan 10, 15:52
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on December 29, 2019
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Christian Eriksen, Calum Chambers, Ashley Young
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, January 10.
Jan 10, 11:07
 Juventus and Turkey defender Merih Demiral pictured on international duty in November 2019
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Merih Demiral, Vincent Kompany, Juan Foyth
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 10, 06:57
 Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after the match on December 28, 2020
Kelechi Iheanacho expecting tougher test against Southampton this time
Leicester beat Southampton 9-0 at St Mary's in October.
Jan 9, 22:52
 Pepe Reina pictured for AC Milan in April 2019
Agent: 'Pepe Reina not joining Aston Villa until AC Milan sign replacement'
Pepe Reina previously spent nine years at Liverpool, making 394 appearances.
Jan 9, 17:40
 Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after the match on December 28, 2020
Iheanacho "really happy" to salvage cup draw for Leicester
Villa host Leicester in the second leg on January 28.
Jan 9, 14:54
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith celebrates after the match on January 1, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa can take confidence from Leicester draw'
The visitors were thrashed 4-1 during a Premier League visit last month.
Jan 9, 09:46
 Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after the match on December 28, 2020
Brendan Rodgers talks up importance of "big talent" Kelechi Iheanacho
The Nigerian salvaged a draw for the Foxes.
Jan 9, 09:29
 Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud in action against West Ham United in the Premier League on November 30, 2019
Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Jerome Boateng
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Wednesday, January 8 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 8, 11:07
 Sunderland midfielder Dylan McGeouch pictured in September 2019
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Dylan McGeouch, Phil Parkinson, Mario Gotze
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 8, 06:57
 Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud in action against West Ham United in the Premier League on November 30, 2019
Wednesday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Wilfried Zaha
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Wednesday, January 8.
Jan 8, 06:15
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith aims to forge "new history" for Villa in EFL Cup
Villa have not won a major domestic trophy since 1996.
Jan 8, 06:09
 Pepe Reina in action for Napoli on April 29, 2018
Aston Villa offered AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina?
Aston Villa are reportedly offered the chance to sign AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina over the January transfer window.
Jan 7, 23:46
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Danny Drinkwater has a lot to prove at Villa'
The midfielder has played in just 25 matches over the last two-and-a-half years.
Jan 7, 17:14
 Burnley pictured Danny Drinkwater pictured in August 2019
Aston Villa confirm loan signing of Danny Drinkwater
The 29-year-old midfielder will spend the rest of the season at Villa Park.
Jan 7, 14:11
 Krzysztof Piatek in action for Milan on January 26, 2019
Aston Villa join race for AC Milan forward Krzysztof Piatek?
Aston Villa allegedly join the race to sign AC Milan forward Krzysztof Piatek during the January transfer window.
Jan 7, 13:06
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their fourth goal in December, 2019
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 6, 14:18
 Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi celebrates scoring their first goal against Vitoria on November 6, 2019
Monday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Shkodran Mustafi, Calum Chambers, Olivier Giroud
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Monday, January 6.
Jan 6, 11:07
 Mesut Ozil in action during the Premier League game between Watford and Arsenal on September 15, 2019
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Mesut Ozil, Jerome Boateng, Danny Drinkwater
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 6, 06:57
 Burnley pictured Danny Drinkwater pictured in August 2019
Chelsea 'demand Danny Drinkwater's full wages paid in any loan exit'
Aston Villa must reportedly shell out the entirety of Danny Drinkwater's wages if they are to sign the midfielder on loan from Chelsea this month.
Jan 5, 23:25
 Joe Hart in action for Burnley on January 4, 2020
Dean Smith refuses to comment on Joe Hart speculation
The Villa boss is on the lookout for a new goalkeeper after first-choice Tom Heaton suffered a serious knee injury.
Jan 5, 11:56
 Togo forward Emmanuel Adebayor pictured in action for Crystal Palace in April 2016
Emmanuel Adebayor offered to Aston Villa after Wesley injury?
Emmanuel Adebayor is reportedly offered to Aston Villa as a means of solving the club's injury crisis up front.
Jan 4, 23:46
 Fulham's Harry Arter celebrates scoring their second goal with Joe Bryan and Cyrus Christie on January 4, 2020
Parker hails "pretty special" goals from Arter, Knockaert
The on-loan Bournemouth midfielder had been on the pitch for less than two minutes when he took aim from 25 yards.
Jan 4, 19:36
 Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot pictured during a pre-season friendly in July 2019
Saturday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Paul Pogba, Timo Werner, Adrien Rabiot
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Saturday, January 4.
Jan 4, 11:07
 Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates on November 7, 2019
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Jesus Vallejo, Rhian Brewster, Sam Surridge
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 4, 06:57
 Wesley Moraes celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 5, 2019
Dean Smith planning urgent transfer talks after Heaton, Wesley injuries
Aston Villa have lost goalkeeper Tom Heaton and striker Wesley for the rest of the season.
Jan 3, 13:06
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