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SUN VALLEY, ID - JULY 09: Nassef Sawiris, chief executive officer of Orascom Construction Industries, attends the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 9, 2014 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Many of the worlds wealthiest and most powerful business people from media, finance, and technology attend the annual week-long conference which is in its 32nd year. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens acquire controlling Aston Villa interest from Xia

Dr. Tony Xia mulling takeover bid, 25 months after acquiring Aston Villa

Aston Villa’s new kits, designed by LUKE 1977, are a sight to behold

Aston Villa: Steve Bruce resigned to losing star players this summer

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Steve Bruce, Manager of Aston Villa arrives at the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final First Leg match between Middlesbrough and Aston Villa at Riverside Stadium on May 12, 2018 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Director of Football fired, day-to-day operations unclear

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 07: General view inside the stadium priro to the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on May 7, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Silence from the top helping nobody

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: Tim Ream of Fulham is challenged by Lewis Grabban of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Final between Aston Villa and Fulham at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Former players join rivals as summer transfer window heats up

ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Birkir Bjarnason of Iceland battles for possession with Luka Modric of Croatia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Iceland and Croatia at Rostov Arena on June 26, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Aston Villa triplets fail to make World Cup knockout stage

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Tony Xia, Owner of Aston Villa looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on November 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Dr. Tony Xia is looking to sell the club, or maybe he isn’t

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 27: #3 Ahmed Elmohamady of Egypt looks on during the International Friendly between Egypt and Greece at the Letzigrund Stadium on March 27, 2018 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Robert Hradil/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Ahmed Elmohamady, Egypt eliminated from FIFA World Cup

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 23: Dr Tony Xia, Chairman of Aston Villa walks the pitch during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on April 23, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Aston Villa gamble on another betting sponsor, announce 32Red as partner

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Aston Villa's new signing John Terry, manager Steve Bruce and Chairman Keith Wyness during the press conference at Villa Park on July 3, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Barrington Coombs/Getty Images)

Wyness Departs: A New Generation of Sceptic Villans Born

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: A general view of the stadium gates prior to kickoff during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on September 20, 2014 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Aston Villa face liquidity crisis with no clear end in sight

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND- NOVEMBER 9: Callum O'Hare of Aston Villa and Anthony Raston of Celtic in action during the Premier League International Cup match between Aston Villa U23's and Celtic U23's at Villa Park on November 9, 2016 in Birmingham, England (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Callum O’Hare injury complicates team lacking offensive spark

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: Jack Grealish and John Terry of Aston Villa look dejected following the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Final between Aston Villa and Fulham at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aston Villa season ends in heartbreak and defeat in play-off final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham in action during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final:Second Leg match between Fulham and Derby County at Craven Cottage on May 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Fulham: Projecting The Cottagers Starting XI

OSLO, NORWAY - MARCH 23: Mile Jedinak of Australia leads the team out prior to the International Friendly match between Norway and Australia at Ullevaal Stadion on March 23, 2018 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Australia captain Jedinak joins Group C support of Guerrero

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Steve Bruce, Manager of Aston Villa walks off the pitch at the half time whistle during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final second leg match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on May 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: James Finnerty leaves for Rochdale, Bahoken offered contract

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND- NOVEMBER 9: Callum O'Hare of Aston Villa and Anthony Raston of Celtic in action during the Premier League International Cup match between Aston Villa U23's and Celtic U23's at Villa Park on November 9, 2016 in Birmingham, England (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa sweep Hong Kong Soccer Sevens group stage with 3 wins

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 27: Ashley Young of England during the International Friendly match between England and Italy at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: 4 former Villans called into England duty for FIFA World Cup

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: James Bree of Aston Villa during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: James Bree could be in for a play-off test

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Aston Villa celebrate after Mile Jedinak of Aston Villa scores his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final First Leg match between Middlesbrough and Aston Villa at Riverside Stadium on May 12, 2018 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Boro: Villa take assuring semi-final play-off lead

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Lewis Grabban of Aston Villa celebrates scoring the third goal of the game with team mate Josh Odomah during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Aston Villa at Portman Road on April 21, 2018 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Aston Villa projected lineup: Changes abound for trip to Millwall

PRESTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Keinan Davis and John Terry of Aston Villa applaud the fans after the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale on November 1, 2017 in Preston, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa survive crazy second half, advance to Premier League 2 play-off final

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Lewis Grabban of Aston Villa celebrates scoring the second goal of the game with team mate Conor Hourihane during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Aston Villa at Portman Road on April 21, 2018 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Aston Villa to compete in the EFL Championship play-off semi-finals

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Conor Hourihane of Aston Villa celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Aston Villa at Portman Road on April 21, 2018 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Aston Villa announce technical kit partnership with LUKE 1977

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: James Chester of Aston Villa and Abel HernÃ¡ndez battle for control of the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Aston Villa at KCOM Stadium on March 31, 2018 in Hull, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: James Chester could have an unforgettable 48 hours

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Joshua Onomah of Aston Villa is challenged by Kalvin Philips during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on April 13, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Ipswich Town: Expected Starting XI