News of the World: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been offered to Aston Villa.

Sunday Mercury: Fitness fanatic Steve Froggatt has revealed how Big Ron's demanding pre-season schedule used to Lick his Villa squad into shape.

Sunday Mercury: Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar is expecting a Spanish celebration tonight - even though he is his country's odd man out.

Star on Sunday: Aston Villa are lining up Spurs outcast David Bentley as a replacement for ­Manchester City target James Milner.

Sunday Mirror: Aston Villa are ready to rescue David Bentley from another season on the sidelines at Tottenham.

News of the World: Emile Heskey is being lined up for a move to Celtic as part of an ambitious bid to take Aiden McGeady to Aston Villa.

*The extracts on this page are taken from various newspapers and media outlets. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Aston Villa.