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ASTON VILLA SET TO BREAK THE BANK IN BIGGEST SUMMER TRANSFER SPENDING

Recently relegated English Premier League club, Aston Villa are gearing up for the biggest summer of spending in the club’s history, according to owner Tony Xia.


The Chinese tycoon revealed his plans for Villa on Wednesday in a live Q and A session with CNN on their Facebook page in which he detailed the large financial commitment the new investors are prepared to make.

Dr Xia, whose deal to buy the club for a reported £70million is waiting to be ratified by the Premier League and the Football League, made it clear that Villa will spend big on transfers this summer to be reinstalled among England’s elite. Dr Xia told CNN:

“We have a deposit, more than £100m cash in an account in England.

“We aim to be promoted in one season. That’s the major task for next season. We hope we can do it.”

Just last summer Aston Villa spent £55m in one of the clubs most expensive-ever transfer windows, even though they were later sent to the championships with their relegation which is the first since 1987. Still that amount is just over half of what could be the investment in 2016, if the plans go through. Continue reading ASTON VILLA SET TO BREAK THE BANK IN BIGGEST SUMMER TRANSFER SPENDING

Villa boss Houllier admits Reo-Coker could leave

Villa boss Houllier admits Reo-Coker could leave
Aston Villa Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier concedes they might lose midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker at the stop of the season. Reo-Coker is tied to Villa until the conclude of the latest campaign and Houllier says he will sit down with his representatives at the end of the month to iron out his long run. He instructed the Villa website: “I mentioned to him and to his agent that we will have an evaluation both at the …

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Blackpool boss Holloway upset with followers barracking Massey
Aston Villa Blackpool Liverpool Wolves Blackpool boss Ian Holloway was unimpressed by fans barracking lineswoman Sian Massey during his team’s 1-one draw with Aston Villa . Massey was again in the Premier League for the initial time considering that becoming topic of sexist remarks surrounding Liverpool ‘s win at Wolves last month. Holloway explained soon after the 1-1 draw towards Aston Villa : “I didn’t like some of the …

Villa boss Houllier pleased with point from Blackpool

Villa boss Houllier happy with stage from Blackpool
Aston Villa Blackpool Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier was happy with their position from Blackpool . Gabby Agbonlahor opened the scoring for Villa ahead of Elliot Grandin’s equaliser. Jean II Makoun noticed red with 20 minutes to go for the visitors. Houllier was pleased with the way his team responded at currently being a man down. He stated: “You have to display distinct qualities. We have been resilient and …

Aston Villa interested in taking Mexican worldwide
Aston Villa Football Club are subsequent Andreas Guardado. The Mexican international is at the moment plying his trade in Spain with Deportivo La Coruna, but is getting tipped to leave the club in the summertime.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier to maintain talks with Nigel Reo-Coker
Gerard Houllier will maintain talks with Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker around his future at the finish of this month. Reo-Coker is out of contract at the conclude of the season.

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Is it Dubai-bye for O’Leary’s desert dream? The ex-Leeds boss has fallen from grace

Is it Dubai-bye for O’Leary’s desert dream? The ex-Leeds boss has fallen from grace
They were on David O’Leary alert at Dubai airport. In this part of the world it is not unknown for a manager to discover his dismissal by being driven to the departure gates.

Is it Dubai-bye for O’Leary’s desert dream? Ex-Leeds boss falls from grace
They were on David O’Leary alert at Dubai airport last night. In this part of the world it is not unknown for a manager to discover his dismissal by being driven to the departure gates and handed a one-way ticket.

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Absolutely everyone is behind boss, insists Villa star: Goalkeeper Brad Friedel has hit back again at ideas that Aston Vill… http://bit.ly/e4sA2K – by FCAstonVilla (FC Aston Villa)

Bolton boss Coyle: We have not played better this season

Bolton boss Coyle: We have not played much better this period
Aston Villa Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle admits victory over Aston Villa is the best they’ve played this period. Ivan Klasnic’s late winner was sufficient to move Coyle’s side up to sixth and he hailed his side’s spirit as they survived a Villa onslaught to flip the game close to. He said: “We definitely by no means played as well as we can nowadays but what we have for absolutely everyone to see is a …

Villa prospect Ebby Nelson-Addy admits getting huge Ghana fan
Aston Villa Chelsea World Cup Aston Villa prospect Ebby Nelson-Addy admits he idolises Chelsea star Michael Essien. Nelson-Addy, who dad and mom are from Ghana, prices central star Essien as the player he seems up to most in the top rated-flight. He advised AVTV : “I believe I am very best at breaking up play and running with the ball. My idol is Michael Essien and he obviously does that a whole lot. “He is a massive, robust …

Villa prospect Ebby Nelson-Addy admits being huge Ghana fan
Aston Villa Chelsea Globe Cup Aston Villa prospect Ebby Nelson-Addy admits he idolises Chelsea star Michael Essien. Nelson-Addy, who dad and mom are from Ghana, charges central star Essien as the player he seems up to most in the top-flight. He informed AVTV : “I believe I am very best at breaking up play and working with the ball. My idol is Michael Essien and he certainly does that a good deal. “He is a huge, sturdy …

Bolton boss Coyle: We have not played better this season

Bolton boss Coyle: We have not played far better this time
Aston Villa Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle admits victory around Aston Villa is the best they’ve played this period. Ivan Klasnic’s late winner was adequate to move Coyle’s side up to sixth and he hailed his side’s spirit as they survived a Villa onslaught to turn the game close to. He explained: “We certainly never ever played as well as we can today but what we have for absolutely everyone to see is a …

‘Birmingham is a c**p city and Houllier didn’t want me!’ Ireland reveals his Aston Villa hell
Stephen Ireland has branded Birmingham a c**p city following blasting Gerard Houllier for forcing him out of Aston Villa. Ireland is on mortgage at Newcastle until the stop of the time but a return to Villa Park seems out of the question soon after the controversial midfielder’s latest outburst.

O’Neill’s Villa dispute to go to tribunal
The dispute amongst Aston Villa and former boss Martin O’Neill over the summary of his spell at the midlands club has been put in the hands of the Premier League managers’ arbitration tribunal.

Villa boss Houllier: Man City will find way to beat UEFA finance laws

Villa boss Houllier: Man City will locate way to beat UEFA finance laws
Aston Villa Manchester Town Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier cannot see UEFA stopping Manchester Metropolis from enjoying in Europe. City noticed £127m web spent by the club on transfers since May 2010. That outlay contributed to City’s file loss of £121.3m in the final financial 12 months, according to new figures, and will make it harder for the club to comply with stringent monetary honest play guidelines getting …

Villa boss Houllier: Man City will discover way to beat UEFA finance laws
Aston Villa Manchester Metropolis Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier cannot see UEFA preventing Manchester Town from enjoying in Europe. Town noticed £127m internet spent by the club on transfers because May 2010. That outlay contributed to City’s report loss of £121.3m in the previous monetary 12 months, according to new figures, and will make it more difficult for the club to comply with rigorous fiscal honest play policies becoming …

Villa seeking to handle wage bill
Aston Villa are aiming to manage their escalating wage bill even though remaining aggressive on the pitch following struggling losses of far more than ?37million for the year ending Might 31, 2010.