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Aston Villa are in negotiations with Middlesbrough left-back Joe Bennet over personal terms, but it seems Dale Stephens won't be joining from Charlton Athletic.

Heerenveen striker and Dutch Under-21 international Bas Dost has confirmed Aston Villa's interest, but says no talks will take place until after the season is over.

Aston Villa are looking to secure a loan for Robbie Keane as soon as possible, to have him available for the match against Everton.

A 32-year-old centre-back who formerly played at Rangers under Alex McLeish -- of course Jean-Alain Boumsong will join Aston Villa in the January transfer window

It's debatable whether Aston Villa need another central midfielder, with the likes of Barry Bannan and Stephen Ireland not even being used. But even if they did, Spurs' bench-warmer Jermaine Jenas is not the answer.

It seems Alan Hutton to Aston Villa is a nearly done deal, particularly now that Luke Young has gone to QPR.

According to the Express and Star, Aston Villa are close to clinching the signing of Tottenham Hotspur "midfielder" Alan Hutton. Perhaps they're aware his defence is rather weak?

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Charles N'Zogbia from Wigan and have no new signings expected. But if Alex McLeish can turn around last season's leaky defense, are new signings really needed?

It seems Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa are finally close to a deal for winger Charles N'Zogbia. However, if details are worked out soon, N'Zogbia likely still won't join the club on its preseason tour of Hong Kong

Aston Villa are believed to have bid £13m for Fiorentina winger Juan Manuel Vargas. The Peru captain led his team into the semi-finals of the Copa America at the weekend with a 2-0 win over Colombia.