Steven Gerrard talks up Luis Suarez as Christian Purslow makes Villa Park stadium announcement
BirminghamLive brings you the latest news and views from Villa Park on Friday, April 15, 2022.
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Aston Villa set for Good Friday friendly match with Premier League rivals
Aston Villa will travel to Brentford on Good Friday to play a behind-closed-doors friendly against a youthful Bees side, has been told. Steven Gerrard is returning the favour to the Londoners after Thomas Frank's fringe squad travelled up to Villa Park during the international break back in February.
Newcastle United 'add' to transfer plan as Aston Villa talk swirls
Newcastle United are reportedly preparing to sell winger Allan Saint-Maximin by adding Brighton and Hove Albion winger Leandro Trossard to their transfer shortlist.
Christian Purslow knows exactly what Steven Gerrard wants when transfer window reopens
brings you the big Aston Villa stories on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Steven Gerrard's men have just eight matches remaining before the summer transfer window opens on June 10.
Aston Villa fans split as £50m Newcastle United links emerge
Newcastle United are reportedly willing to allow Allan Saint-Maximin to depart the club this summer, which has put clubs such as Aston Villa on red alert.
Villa exit hasn’t gone well for El Ghazi
Anwar El Ghazi found himself out of favour at Aston Villa this season and opted for a loan move away in January to get more playing time, but his decision to join Everton for the second half of the campaign hasn’t gone well.
Trezeguet impressing out on loan
Trezeguet struggled for form, fitness and playing time at Aston Villa this season, resulting in him being loaned out in the winter transfer window, but Steven Gerrard might regret letting the 27-year-old leave given how well he’s performed at Istanbul Basaksehir. The Egyptian international has made five appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals with one assist.
How Matt Targett's Newcastle move could hold the keys to Steven Gerrard's dream Aston Villa signing
Newcastle United had a busy January transfer window as the club's new owners worked day-and-night to overhaul Eddie Howe's squad and give them the best chance to remain in the Premier League. The headline incomings were Kieran Trippier and Bruno Guimaraes, as the club splashed on international stars to give the new era a strong start.