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Aston Villa | Mail Online 3 Jul 21:10Manchester United complete sensational Michael Owen signing on two-year deal

Michael Owen has completed a free transfer to Manchester United. The 29-year-old passed a medical at a south Manchester hospital this afternoon.
Starlet Sturridge completes Chelsea switch as tribunal agrees fee for City

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of England Under 20 striker Daniel Sturridge on a four-year deal after his contract expired at Manchester City. A tribunal agreed the fee.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Michael Owen's all smiles as out-of-contract striker emerges from hospital after completing Manchester United medical

Michael Owen has left a south Manchester private hospital sporting a broad grin after completing his Manchester United medical. The former England striker, whose contract with Newcastle expired on Wednesday, left the hospital just after five o'clock and was understood to be returning to United's Carrington training ground to complete the formalities of the move.
Premier League target Luis Garcia handed Russian tempter

Zenit St Petersburg are set to test Luis Garcia's desire to return the Barclays Premier League by offering the former Liverpool midfielder a lucrative contract.
THE INSIDER: United target destined for Milan, Hull to spend a Fortune and Crouch touted for Italian job

Simon Jones is Sportsmail's man on the inside of all the biggest (and littlest) transfer moves this summer. His column, published every weekday, offers an insight into the deals which will be done and those that won't - and why.
Bannan keen to extend Villa contract
Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan has promised Martin O'Neill he will commit his long-term future to the club without a second's thought.
TEAMtalk Aston Villa News 2 Jul 16:21Shorey backs Sidwell to shine
Nicky Shorey believes Aston Villa will see the best of midfielder Steve Sidwell next season after a stop-start initial 12 months at the club.
TEAMtalk Aston Villa News 2 Jul 13:16Villans play down Bramble talk
Titus Bramble is not thought to be a target for Aston Villa despite newspaper reports linking the Wigan defender with a move to the Midlands.
TEAMtalk Aston Villa News 2 Jul 09:17Campbell on lookout for stable club
Sol Campbell is looking for a club with a "stable environment" as he prepares to leave Portsmouth after a turbulent 12 months at Fratton Park.
TEAMtalk Aston Villa News 1 Jul 17:46Bouma frustrated by ankle setback
Aston Villa defender Wilfred Bouma says his recent injury setback has been even harder to take than the first eight months on the sidelines.
ESPNsoccernet Aston Villa 30 Jun 12:22Former Villa boss O'Leary hits out at O'Neill
Former Aston Villa manager David O'Leary has hit out at his successor Martin O'Neill, claiming he has not progressed the club despite spending millions on players.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | A | Aston Villa | World Edition 29 Jun 11:33Oxford face Villa XI warm-up game
Oxford will host an Aston Villa XI in their final warm-up match on 4 August before the new Blue Square Premier season.
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BBC Sport | Football | Teams | A | Aston Villa | World Edition 26 Jun 12:26Villa face Fiorentina in friendly
Aston Villa announce a pre-season friendly against two-time Serie A champions Fiorentina.
ESPNsoccernet Aston Villa 25 Jun 11:32Hubbard: Onwards and upwards for Villa?
This will be a crucial summer for Martin O'Neill and Aston Villa, writes Norman Hubbard.
ESPNsoccernet Aston Villa 23 Jun 17:14Man City sign goalkeeper Taylor from Villa
Manchester City have signed former England Under-21 goalkeeper Stuart Taylor from Aston Villa in a move that will allow Joe Hart to leave Eastlands on loan.
ESPNsoccernet Aston Villa 19 Jun 10:38Young warns Villa to strengthen squad in summer
Ashley Young has warned Aston Villa that they will have to match his ambition and sign some top players in the summer if they are to hang on to him.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | A | Aston Villa | World Edition 18 Jun 18:10I am not irreplaceable - Laursen
Former Aston Villa captain Martin Laursen believes manager Martin O'Neill will be able to find a suitable replacement following his retirement.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | A | Aston Villa | World Edition 18 Jun 17:36Northampton youngster joins Villa
Northampton Town teenager Courtney Cameron joins Premier League side Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.
ESPNsoccernet Aston Villa 17 Jun 13:20Milner has been value for money, insists O'Neill
Martin O'Neill believes Aston Villa's record signing James Milner more than lived up to his £12m price tag last season.