Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Dutch international goalkeeper Marco Bizot from Stade Brestois. The fee remains undisclosed.
Aston Villa have filed a formal complaint after what the club described as a "big mistake" by referee Thomas Bramall in their decisive 2-0 defeat to Manchester United - a result that ultimately cost them a Champions League spot.
Unai Emery has rejected the notion that Aston Villa's rise marks a shift in Premier League power, insisting Manchester United and Tottenham will remain major forces despite their troubled seasons.
Ollie Watkins wrote his name into Aston Villa's history books on Saturday, scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth that tightened the club's grip on European qualification and kept their Champions League hopes alive.
Youri Tielemans' first-half header secured a crucial 1-0 victory for Aston Villa over Fulham, boosting their top-five hopes and keeping Champions League qualification within reach.
Marcus Rashford's involvement in the remainder of Aston Villa's campaign is now in serious doubt after manager Unai Emery confirmed the forward is nursing a hamstring injury sustained earlier this week.