Aston Villa going all out to sign Liverpool target after Diego Carlos leaves

Unai Emery is refusing to make moves for the star pair, as the Aston Villa manager feels too much is being asked for

Villa could lay down a huge marker by signing a €100m-rated Barcelona ace who'd oust the man who won both player of the match awards in the two league victories over Arsenal this season

After Aston Villa qualified for the Champions League for the first time, TT looks at four areas the club have to get right to make sure their European adventure goes to plan

Exclusive: AC Milan have big plans for the summer transfer window and we can reveal that they are considering moves for a Man Utd flop, an Aston Villa star and two Liverpool targets

AC Milan will soon open contacts to sign an Aston Villa ace who was named man of the match in both of his club's victories over Arsenal this season

The Villans impressive run continued but there was a general consensus that they could have been reduced to ten men early in the contest

One of Steven Gerrard's failed signings at Aston Villa could surprisingly achieve a big transfer out of England this summer, according to a report

The 29-year-old moved to Villa Park in a £26million deal from Spanish giants Sevilla over the summer but suffered an ACL injury in just his second game

Diego Carlos will miss a large part of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon against Everton, with Gerrard and Villa now facing a big decision.

Carlos has ruptured his Achilles tendon and requires surgery, something that could prompt a late dip into the market.

Steven Gerrard has spoken about an Everton problem he told his Villa players to use to their advantage, as well as a worrying injury to Diego Carlos.

Gerrard thinks the signings of Diego Carlos and Boubacar Kamara are a 'big coup' for Villa, and more players of that quality are expected to arrive.

Newcastle pursued Diego Carlos for several months but will have to play against him next season after he joined Villa instead

The 29-year-old Brazilian has arrived at Villa Park on a four-year deal after completing a medical and agreeing personal terms

Aston Villa reportedly spent £26m to snatch Diego Carlos from Sevilla and reports now explain why that is a 'bargain'

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Diego Carlos as the next step in the busy summer for Steven Gerrard's side being revealed

The defender was an integral part of the Sevilla defence as they secured the best defensive record in La Liga last season

Newcastle offered €30million to sign the defender in January but that could not convince Sevilla to do business.

Newcastle United have been handed a significant blow in their attempt to sign Diego Carlos from Sevilla, according to a report

After January links with Newcastle United - a rumour that remains in the background - the calibre of club chasing the defender is increasing

One winter signing boosted Newcastle in their attempts to sign a £75m pair, and the unfinished business could be completed in the summer.

After rejecting €50m for the defender last month, the La Liga outfit are bracing themselves to lose a Newcastle target in the summer

A manager has revealed his 'delight' that Newcastle failed to sign one of his top players in January

Newcastle's 'dizzying offer' for a Brazil international has been confirmed by a club chief

Tottenham could yet snatch a top Newcastle target with an enticing swap deal amid the Magpies delaying on the move