Stephen Ireland News

Stephen Ireland has been told he can leave Aston Villa this summer, the Daily Telegraph has reported, as manager Paul Lambert continues to offload the highest earners at the Midlands club.

Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne believes his career at the club may be over if manager Paul Lambert insists on opting for youth over the big-name players in the squad.

Atletico Madrid have joined the list of clubs interested in signing Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke .

Late Monday night in the Championship Playoff Final, veteran Crystal Palace striker Kevin Phillips scored a winning penalty against Watford, earning the Eagles promotion to the English Premier League and netting his club a handsome 120 million in the process.

Retaining their Premier League status after such a tough and testing season for Aston Villa was an terrific achievement.

Each day we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around splash the cash to bolster their rosters.

The Daily Mirror's North East football correspondent Simon Bird reviews Newcastle's season, with all its ups and downs It's been a 'rollercoaster' season of transition for the Villans under Paul Lambert's first term in charge at Villa Park.

Republic of Ireland international Richard Dunne is on the hunt for a new club as Aston Villa will not be renewing his contract.