Aston Villa have announced an important first-team player has penned a new deal at the club, which will last until 2027

The Brazilian feels one colleague has the potential ot go all the way and is eager to do his bit to help get him there.

Doubts have been expressed over the suitability of a target Arsenal chased in January, with a Villa ace now touted as a better fit.

England legend Rio Ferdinand joined Villa boss Steven Gerrard in leading rave reviews of the Villa star after the 3-3 draw with Leeds.

Gerrard deemed Aston Villa's first 25 minutes against Man Utd unacceptable, and claimed one of his star's justified all the recent hype.

Gerrard echoed the thoughts of Klopp over the issue of player safety, and labelled an Aston Villa star better than he was at 20.

Villa beat Norwich 2-0 on Tuesday night and Gerrard had to applaud the impact of one player after assessing how on track they are

One man caught the eye In Gerrard first match in charge - but there about doubts over his position in the Villa team

One Aston Villa star has received glowing praise from former Villa player Micah Richards

Pep Guardiola is looking to the future by setting his sights on a 20-year-old Aston Villa man trusted by Dean Smith

Dean Smith may have cash to spend but does not need to bolster one area of the pitch with what he's seen this season.