Transfer Rumors

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 21: John McGinn of Hibernian celebrates at the final whistle as Hibernian beat Rangers 3-2 during the William Hill Scottish Cup Final between Rangers FC and Hibernian FC at Hamden Park on May 21, 2016 in GGLASGOW, SCOTLAND. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Scouting Aston Villa transfer target: John McGinn

Scouting Aston Villa transfer target: George Boyd

Aston Villa: Marc Roberts is a marginal improvement in central defense

Scouting Aston Villa transfer target: Anton Donkor

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Father and son Alex Bruce and Steve Bruce, manager of Hull City celebrate with the trophy after the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Final match between Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Alex Bruce could help Aston Villa under his father

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02 : Dr Tony Xia chairman of Aston Villa talks to Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa during a Aston Villa training session at the club's training ground at Bodymoor Heath on December 02, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Weekend transfer rumors round-up

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Ahmed Elmohamady of Hull City arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Hull City at Selhurst Park on May 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa do not need Hull City right back Ahmed Elmohamady

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Carles Gil of Aston Villa battles for the ball with Emre Can of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on February 14, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Possible destinations for the claret and blue’s ‘loan army’

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Marley Watkins of Barnsley runs with the ball under pressure from Oliver Norwood of Brighton

Aston Villa: Scouting midfield target Marley Watkins

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Steve Bruce of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Brighton

Aston Villa: Which positions need strengthening?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Shilow Tracey of Tottenham Hotspur battles with Kevin Stewart of Liverpool during the Premier League 2 match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 5, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: The story on Liverpool midfielder Kevin Stewart

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Jermain Defoe of Sunderland reacts during the Premier League match between Sunderland and West Ham United at Stadium of Light on April 15, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

No, Jermain Defoe is not coming to Aston Villa

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND- APRIL 8: Marc Roberts of Barnsley scores the opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Barnsley at Ewood Park on April 8, 2017 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa To Swoop For Another Barnsley Pair

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 11: Haris Seferovic of Eintracht Frankfurt looks on during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt at BayArena on February 11, 2017 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Scouting Swiss Striker Haris Seferovic

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:Blackburn Rovers' Charlie Mulgrew is tackled by Cardiff City's Sean Morrison during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City at Ewood Park on March 7, 2017 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Sam Gallagher Offers Strike Force Diversity

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Villa's Henri Lansbury during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Preston North End at Villa Park on January 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mick Walker - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Saturday Round-Up: Aston Villa Rumors

ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Chuba Akpom of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on December 12, 2016 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Aston Villa Transfer Rumors: Don’t Let Chuba Akpom’s Goal Record Fool You

21st January 2017, Oakwell stadium, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England; Skybet Championship football, Barsley versus Leeds; Barnsley's Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring for 3-1 (Photo by Kurt Fairhurst/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Hourihane and Bree Upgrades by Default

Jul 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; General view of pyrotechnics at the end of the second half of the 2015 MLS All Star Game at Dick

Aston Villa: Tuesday Transfer Round-Up

Oct 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC and their escorts prior to a game against Chicago Fire at BMO Field. Toronto defeated Chicago 3-2. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Aston Villa: January transfer rumors round-up

Oct 16, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; FC Dallas fan cheers before the match against the Seattle Sounders at Toyota Stadium. FC Dallas won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Aston Villa: The lowdown on Forest’s Henri Lansbury

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Jordan Ayew of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 29, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Jordan Ayew to the Premier League?

ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger talks with Carl Jenkinson during a training session at London Colney on December 2, 2016 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal defender lined-up for Aston Villa loan?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Ross McCormack of Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on September 11, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Rumors Round-Up: Aston Villa targeting reinforcements

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Rudy Gestede of Aston Villa scores his sides third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at Villa Park on November 26, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

Pair of Premier League clubs fighting for Rudy Gestede

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Jack Grealish and Jordan Amavi congratulate Jonathan Kodija of Aston Villa after her s red their sides second goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at Villa Park on November 26, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

Jordan Amavi linked with a move to OM

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Jordan Rhodes of Middlesbrough reacts during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur at the Riverside Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Pair of Premier League Players Targeted by Aston Villa

WIGAN, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone of Manchester United during the pre-season friendly between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at JJB Stadium on July 16, 2016 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Sam Johnstone set for Aston Villa loan?