Aston Villa battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Newcastle United in their Premier League opener, extending their unbeaten home run to 22 matches despite playing the final stages with ten men.
Aston Villa have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand from French club Nice.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is desperate to secure a new striker before the club's Premier League opener against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old centre-back Modou Keba Cisse from Austrian side LASK in a pre-contract agreement.
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.