Aston Villa are today being linked with two players, one I am very aware of and rate pretty highly and another I have never heard of.

German media are reporting that both Villa and Chelsea are interested in Borussia Dortmund striker Lucas Barrios.

The two clubs are said to do battle with Spanish moneybags Malaga for the Paraguayan international’s signature. He scored 16 times for the German club last season but has since fell out of favour at the club.

It is believed that that the player will cost in access of £15million.

I am a big follower of this striker and I rate him very highly. Could he do a job for us? Yes he could but I believe he will go to a bigger club like Malaga or Chelsea.

Armin Bacinovic

Sky Sports are this afternoon reporting that the agent of Armin Bacinovic has stated that Aston Villa are seriously interested in the Slovenia international.

The midfielder is only 22, and is believed to have stated openly that he would love to play his trade in the Premiership one day.

He is currently out of favour at Italian side Palermo, and Villa will face competition from both Napoli and Chievo.

Amir Ruznic told Zurnal24: “Everything is still open at the moment. Aston Villa are really serious, but as are Chievo.

“I really thought that by the weekend, everything would be sorted, but I have a feeling that we might just have to wait until the very last few days of the transfer window.

“It’s a fact that Armin would like to stay with his current club Palermo, but only if he could play regular first-team football.

“President Maurizio Zamparini has a high opinion of him, but we’ll see what talks with other clubs will eventually bring to us.”

Over the last few months there have been rumours of a mystery takeover possibly happening at Villa Park. In this article, I have put together the information & stories I have been told & seen over these months to make Villa fans have hope in the club once again

The big news & maybe still a rumour but a massive state of intent is that Aston Villa are linked with Barcelona’s David Villa

Sky Sports reporter Graeme Bailey this afternoon reported on his Twitter page that Habib Beye should join Doncaster Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

The 34 year old former Newcastle defender joined Aston Villa in 2009, but has never been able to break into the first team, only starting on 9 occasions.

His contract is up at the end of the season, so I am sure he will be looking to secure a possible contract at the side who are currently sitting at the foot of the Championship.

Emile Heskey to Leicester

Former England International Emile Heskey has stated that he would love a return to Leicester City, but insisted his loyalties currently lie with Aston Villa.

The striker is out of contract at the end of the season, and this could be his ‘come and get me’ plea to the Championships answer to Manchester City.

Heskey told the Leicester Mercury: “Hypothetically, I would love to come back, so never say never – but my current loyalty obviously remains to Villa,”

SkySports.com are this afternoon reporting that Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Danish International Simon Poulson.

The 27 year old left sider, who can play either full back or in midfield is out on contract at the end of the season, and it is believed that Villa are favorites for his signature.

The article goes on to say that Villa scout Arthur Numan has watched the AZ Alkmaar player several times and has delivered positive reports back to the Villa management.

So, Who is he?

Well all I can tell you is what it says on his Wikipedia page. He used to play for HFK Sønderjylland and FC Midtjylland before joining his current club AZ Alkmaar in December 2007 for a fee believed to be in the region of £2,500,000.

Despite naturally being a winger, he wasn’t able to break the Alkmaar side in that position, so transformed into a full back where he plays now.

Poulson, has represented his country 11 times and I am unsure weather he is related to Christian Poulson. So if anyone knows anymore on him, and could tell us please be sure to.