Aston Villa 'closing in on Mbwana Samatta signing'
Villa are close to striking a deal for Genk forward Mbwana Samatta.
Jan 16, 14:54
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
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
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
Team News: Danny Drinkwater available to make Villa debut against City
Kevin De Bruyne has been cleared to play for Manchester City
Jan 10, 15:54
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Sunday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Paul Pogba, Timo Werner, Jadon Sancho
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Sunday, January 5.
Jan 5, 11:07
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Emmanuel Adebayor, Wesley, Merih Demiral
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 5, 06:57
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
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
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
Danny Drinkwater returns to Chelsea after Burnley loan spell
The England international was injured in a Manchester nightclub incident during his time at Turf Moor.
Jan 3, 16:16
Scott Parker facing selection dilemmas for Villa cup clash
Captain Tom Cairney and defender Steven Sessegnon are among those being assessed.
Jan 3, 13:12
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Jack Butland, Adrien Tameze, Paul Pogba
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, January 3 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 3, 11:07
Aston Villa want Stoke City keeper Jack Butland as Tom Heaton cover?
Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a bid for Stoke City keeper Jack Butland after losing Tom Heaton to injury against Burnley on New Year's Day.
Jan 3, 09:26
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Adrien Tameze, Chris Wilder, Todd Cantwell
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 3, 06:57
Friday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Michy Batshuayi, Moussa Dembele, Dani Olmo
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Friday, January 3 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 3, 06:16
Aston Villa want Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea?
Premier League strugglers Aston Villa want to sign striker Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season, according to a report.
Jan 2, 20:50
Aston Villa striker Wesley to miss rest of the season with knee injury?
Aston Villa are concerned that their striker Wesley is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury that he picked in Wednesday's win over Burnley.
Jan 2, 20:39
Tyrone Mings: 'Aston Villa performance even bigger than result'
Goals from Wesley and Jack Grealish earned Villa a 2-1 victory.
Jan 2, 15:16
Dean Smith 'baffled' by VAR call in Aston Villa win over Burnley
Wesley and Jack Grealish scored for Villa after the latter had seen a header chalked off for a marginal offside.
Jan 1, 16:57
Jack Grealish leads Aston Villa to much-needed win at Burnley
Wesley and Jack Grealish put Villa two up before Chris Wood pulled one back late on.
Jan 1, 14:59
Troy Deeney brace fires Watford to win over fellow strugglers Aston Villa
Nigel Pearson has won seven points from his first four matches in charge of Watford.
Dec 28, 17:11
Preview: Watford vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Watford and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 27, 12:31
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Premier League meeting between Aston Villa and Norwich City on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 16:30
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Southampton, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 19, 10:13
Villa boss Smith pleased as Wesley ends goal drought
Wesley had gone nine matches without scoring until netting his fifth goal of the season in the 5-0 Carabao Cup quarter-final rout of Liverpool.
Dec 18, 12:43
Stand-in boss Neil Critchley hails Aston Villa treatment of Liverpool youngsters
A couple of the young Reds players will fly out to Qatar to be with the first-team squad playing in the Club World Cup.
Dec 17, 23:21
Aston Villa hammer youngest ever Liverpool side in EFL Cup quarter-final
The Reds fielded the youngest team in their history, with an average age of just 19.
Dec 17, 23:17
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final between Aston Villa and a weakened Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 15, 14:07
Premier League Team of the Week - Harry Kane, David de Gea, Jordan Henderson
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 16, including Harry Kane, David de Gea and Jordan Henderson.
Dec 10, 10:10
Vardy on scoresheet again as Leicester hammer Villa
The striker now has 16 goals this season.
Dec 8, 16:31
Dean Smith wary of Jamie Vardy-led Leicester City
Aston Villa host Leicester on Sunday aiming to end their seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Dec 7, 14:10
Aston Villa interested in Werder Bremen winger Milot Rashica?
Aston Villa are weighing up a move for dynamic Werder Bremen and Kosovo winger Milot Rashica, according to a report.
Dec 6, 23:46
