Odion Ighalo pictured in June 2019
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Maguire, Odion Ighalo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 1, 06:57
 Aston Villa's James Chester applauds the fans on November 4, 2017
Stoke complete loan deal for Aston Villa's James Chester
The 31-year-old Wales international will spend the remainder of the season at the bet365 stadium.
Jan 31, 14:50
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Dean Smith "excited by the potential" of new young signing Louie Barry
Louie Barry is a boyhood Villa fan.
Jan 27, 22:38
 James Rodriguez pictured during a Real Madrid training session on August 23, 2019
Monday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: James Rodriguez, Bruno Fernandes
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Monday, January 27.
Jan 27, 11:07
 Filip Benkovic in a Celtic press conference on December 12, 2018
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Filip Benkovic, James Chester, Patrick van Aanholt
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 27, 06:57
 Aston Villa's James Chester applauds the fans on November 4, 2017
Aston Villa defender James Chester linked with MLS move?
Aston Villa defender James Chester could be on the verge of a move to Major League Soccer, according to a report.
Jan 26, 23:46
 General view of Stoke City's bet365 Stadium taken March 2018
Stoke City: Transfer ins and outs - January 2020
Keep track of all of Stoke City's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 00:51
 A generic shot of the outside of Villa Park, home of Aston Villa
Aston Villa: Transfer ins and outs - January 2020
Keep track of all of Aston Villa's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 00:02
 Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on December 8, 2019
Chris Wilder hoping to name unchanged Sheffield United squad
Villa will be without England centre-back Tyrone Mings due to a hamstring injury.
Dec 13, 12:03
 Rodri pictured in a Manchester City shirt on August 4, 2019
Rodri, Oleksandr Zinchenko absent as Manchester City welcome Villa
The pair join Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte on the sidelines.
Oct 25, 15:34
 Jota in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Aston Villa without Jota as Brighton visit
Leandro Trossard and Shane Duffy are available for Brighton.
Oct 18, 09:15
 Aston Villa's Wesley celebrates scoring their second goal against Arsenal on September 22, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 17, 18:04
 Jamal Lewis in action for Norwich City on September 21, 2019
Jamal Lewis passed fit for Norwich as Villa visit
The Canaries have plenty of other injury problems though.
Oct 4, 13:50
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 16, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa have deserved more this season'
Promoted side go into the weekend in the bottom three.
Sep 27, 15:08
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 16, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 18:17
 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates with Sead Kolasinac after scoring during the Premier League game between Watford and Arsenal on September 15, 2019
Preview:Arsenal vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Sep 21, 09:07
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 16, 2019
Dean Smith predicts "another chess match" against Unai Emery
Villa go to Arsenal on Sunday, with Smith having studied Emery.
Sep 20, 13:52
 West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini on August 31, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Premier League showdown between Aston Villa and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 18:38
 Scott Dann in action for Crystal Palace in April 2019
Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann a doubt with hand injury
Matt Targett will be absent for the visitors.
Aug 30, 14:10
 Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured on August 10, 2019
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 15:16
 Dean Smith watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa on August 10, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Friday's Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Everton.
Aug 22, 11:29
 Ivory Coast's Jonathan Kodjia celebrates scoring their first goal against South Africa on June 24, 2019
Jonathan Kodjia sidelined for Villa for visit of Bournemouth
Kodjia and Hause are missing for Villa along with club captain Chester.
Aug 16, 10:01
 Tyrone Mings in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 15, 14:34
 Aston Villa's James Chester applauds the fans on November 4, 2017
Leeds United line up bid for Aston Villa defender James Chester?
Aston Villa defender James Chester reportedly emerges as a summer transfer target for Leeds United.
Jul 18, 22:09
 Aston Villa's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Championship playoffs on May 11, 2019.
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff semi-final second leg between West Brom and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
May 13, 15:00
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff semi-final first leg between Aston Villa and West Brom, including predictions, team news and past meetings.
May 9, 13:00
 Dean Smith in charge of Aston Villa on January 19, 2019
Preview:Birmingham vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole brings you the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Aston Villa's trip to Birmingham City in the Championship.
Mar 8, 12:50
 Evandro celebrates scoring for Hull City on January 19, 2019
Villa hit back to halt Hull's winning run
The Tigers led 2-0 but had to settle for a draw.
Jan 19, 17:03
 James Collins in action for West Ham United on May 13, 2018
James Collins to pen short-term Aston Villa deal?
Aston Villa are reportedly ready to hand former player James Collins a short-term contract until the start of 2019.
Dec 1, 09:27
 Jack Grealish warms up prior to the EFL Cup first-round game between Yeovil Town and Aston Villa on August 14, 2018
Steve Bruce: 'Tottenham Hotspur could have signed Jack Grealish'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce reveals that Tottenham Hotspur could have signed Jack Grealish had they moved more quickly during the summer transfer window.
Aug 17, 10:46
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce pictured on May 15, 2018
Steve Bruce: 'Exciting times ahead for Aston Villa'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce expects to be heavily backed in the transfer market going forward following the arrival of new owners.
Aug 13, 13:55
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce pictured on May 15, 2018
Championship roundup: Aston Villa snatch late win, West Brom edge thriller
Aston Villa make it two wins from two with a last-gasp winner against Wigan Athletic, while at the other end of the table Stoke City are stuck on one point.
Aug 11, 16:32
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on March 31, 2018
James Chester: 'Jack Grealish is a Premier League player'
James Chester says that Aston Villa teammate Jack Grealish should not be criticised if he leaves Villa Park for the Premier League.
Aug 2, 12:48
 Aston Villa's James Chester applauds the fans on November 4, 2017
James Chester happy to stay at Aston Villa
Central defender James Chester commits himself to Aston Villa for the 2018-19 campaign.
Aug 2, 12:37
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce pictured on May 15, 2018
Steve Bruce hopeful of retaining best Aston Villa players following owner talks
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce is confident of holding on to his best players following talks with new club owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens.
Jul 28, 21:27
 Aston Villa's James Chester applauds the fans on November 4, 2017
Aston Villa reject Stoke City's £10m bid for James Chester?
Aston Villa inform Championship rivals Stoke City that centre-back James Chester is not for sale, according to a report.
Jul 27, 11:19
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City maintain interest in Aston Villa defender James Chester?
Stoke City are reportedly looking to reach a compromise with Aston Villa over the signing of defender James Chester.
Jul 19, 11:35
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City 'prepare £7m James Chester bid'
Stoke City reportedly prepare a £7m bid for centre-back James Chester, having seen their opening offer of £5m rejected by Aston Villa.
Jul 15, 12:25
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City 'launch £5m James Chester bid'
Stoke City reportedly make a £5m offer for Aston Villa central defender James Chester.
Jul 14, 14:04
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Aston Villa keen for second loan deal for Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe?
Aston Villa are reportedly keen to secure a second loan deal for Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe.
Jul 11, 15:37
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