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Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder in line to be next Watford boss

Michael Appleton is in line to become Huddersfield manager - the former Manchester United and West Brom midfielder has been interviewed after Aidy Boothroyd, who turned down the post, recommended him. (Daily Express) Read

Former Aston Villa target may have to quit the game

Former Tottenham and Aston Villa target Ruben De la Red, 23, may have to quit football after suffering a heart attack playing for Real Madrid at the end of October according to the Daily Star. Read

Arsenal and Aston Villa to do battle over midfielder

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is ready to battle Arsenal for £8m-rated Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour. (Daily Mirror) Read

Aston Villa target Emile Heskey could go for £4m

Aston Villa are expected to renew interest in Wigan Athletic's England striker Emile Heskey when the transfer window reopens in January. Read

Stoke City to sign £2m midfielder from Lokomotiv Moscow

Stoke have been given the green light to sign Ghana midfielder Haminu Dramani for £2m from Lokomotiv Moscow. (The Sun) Read

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Chris Iwelumo forced to delete his blunder

WOLVERHAMPTON Wanderers striker Chris Iwelumo says his wife made him delete his recording of his horror miss for Scotland against Norway last month after he repeatedly watched replays of the incident according to the Daily Record. Read

Aston Villa linked with £8m move for midfielder

ACCORDING to Eat Sleep Sport Aston Villa are being linked with an £8million January move for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour. Read

Aston Villa won't consider cashing in on Gareth Barry.

THE Sun says Aston Villa are happy to write off £18million if it means keeping Barry until the end of his contract. Read

Birmingham City to bid for Chelsea star Scott Sinclair?

Birmingham are preparing a January bid for Chelsea winger Scott Sinclair. (Daily Express) Read

Former Aston Villa keeper to tackle David Beckham's LA Galaxy

Ex Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea goalkeeper is the latest marquee player confirmed in the Oceania All-Stars line up to take on David Beckham and the LA Galaxy in Auckland in December. Read

West Bromwich Albion players face the boot

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray will offload up to six of his first-team squad in January to fund new signings. Read

Aston Villa boss prepares for battle to keep Gareth Barry

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill fears the club will face another battle to keep midfielder Gareth Barry at the club in January. Read

Aston Villa to bid for Sporting Gijon star?

Sporting Gijon star Roberto Canella has told setantasports.com that he is flattered but not distracted by speculation of a possible move to The Premier League. Read

Aston Villa want to sign Newcastle United's Michael Owen

Aston Villa are willing to pay what it takes for Newcastle United striker Michael Owen in January. Read

Just what value should be placed on Aston Villa target Emile Heskey?

The news that Aston Villa are looking at signing Emile Heskey is probably the worst kept secret in football but whilst browsing various articles yesterday I was surprised at the valuation people seem to have of Heskey. Read

Gareth Barry to buy out Aston Villa contract to sign for Liverpool

Gareth Barry could still quit Aston Villa at the end of this season. Read

Scottish Midfielder impresses in Aston Villa match against West Bromwich Albion

Barry Bannan continues to impress Aston Villa management. Read

Aston Villa to swoop for former Tottenham Hotspur striker

Aston Villa are eyeing AZ Alkmaar striker Mounir El Hamdoui. Read

Aston Villa linked with Emile Heskey again

Aston Villa will attempt to sign Wigan and England striker Emile Heskey in the January transfer window. (Daily Star) Read

Aston Villa target Kevin Doyle drives Reading to victory

STRIKER Kevin Doyle proved the difference as Reading ran out 3-0 winners over Derby at the Madejski Stadium. Read