Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa transfer wishlist as boss handed huge boost before Wolves
Here are your Aston Villa headlines for Thursday, March 24.
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The three positions Aston Villa want to strengthen in summer transfer window
Steven Gerrard wants at least three new additions in the summer to transform Aston Villa from a mid-table outfit to one competing with the so-called top-six. The head coach will be backed handsomely by the club's owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens when the transfer window reopens on July 1.
Steven Gerrard mindful of pushing Aston Villa star too hard after injury setback
Steven Gerrard is hopeful of having Marvelous Nakamba back in contention for Wolves after the international break. The Zimbabwean has been out since early December after rupturing knee ligaments following Aston Villa's 1-0 defeat at Anfield.
Lucas Digne 'unbelievable' recovery will hand Steven Gerrard big Aston Villa boost
Lucas Digne checked in with the French national team on Monday ahead of Les Blues' two friendlies against Ivory Coast and South Africa. The left-back will be assessed by France's medical staff with Steven Gerrard confirming that Digne will miss their first game with Ivory Coast on Friday (March 25).
Lucas Digne injury update after Steven Gerrard comments on Aston Villa star
Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne is continuing his recovery from a hamstring injury while on international duty with France.
Eddie Howe likely to look elsewhere as new suitors emerge for Newcastle loan star
A report claims the loan move Matt Targett made from Aston Villa to Newcastle United is unlikely to become permanent this summer.
Ramsey drops out, no place for Bailey - Aston Villa predicted XI vs Wolves
Back-to-back defeats to West Ham and Arsenal have knocked Aston Villa down a peg after their brilliant run of three wins on the spin. Up next it's West Midlands rivals Wolves at Molineux - a game Villa probably need to win if they're to catch and overtake Bruno Lage's men in the Premier League table.
Insider: Future of 'huge' Eddie Howe signing at Newcastle is already 'up in the air'
‘It doesn’t seem likely’ that Matt Targett will be at Newcastle United next season, transfer insider Dean Jones has told GiveMeSport.