Villa keen on Barcelona’s Milito
Aston Villa Barcelona Genoa Aston Villa will make a move for Barcelona defender Gabriel Milito in the summer it has been reported. The 30-year old Argentine will become a free agent at the end of the current season and Villa boss Gerard Houllier is sure to come in for him in the next transfer window. Italian outfit Genoa are also believed to be interested in the former Zaragoza and Independiente …
Aston Villa, Wigan go for Espanyol playmaker Javi Marquez
Aston Villa Espanyol Everton Spanish Liga Espanyol midfielder Javi Marquez is again attracting Premier League interest. The Sunday Mirror says Aston Villa are among are trio of Premier League clubs tracking £5million-rated Espanyol midfielder Marquez. The 24-year-old has been one of the stars of La Liga this season and Villa, along with Wigan and cash-strapped Everton , are also keen. Marquez …
Villa boss Houllier: Petrov still in my plans
Aston Villa Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier insists skipper Stiliyan Petrov is in his plans. The arrivals of Jean II Makoun and Michael Bradley have cast doubt on his future. Houllier said: “Stiliyan is still part of my plans but if he says ‘I want to play every game’, I’ll say ‘no’. “He’s the captain so he must lead by example. I’m very pleased with his attitude. “He’s been influential in me …