Setanta Sports: Feyenoord midfielder Karim El Ahmadi is hoping his move to Aston Villa goes through and described the transfer as 'a dream'.

Setanta Sports: Andreas Weimann believes it is vital fellow Aston Villa striker Darren Bent stays at the club - and is fit for the entire season.

Premier League.com: Darren Bent's return from injury will give Aston Villa a huge lift going into the new Barclays Premier League season, says his team-mate Andreas Weimann.

Clubcall: Feyenoord midfielder Karim El Ahmadi is hoping his move to Aston Villa goes through and described the transfer as 'a dream'.

Teamtalk: Andreas Weimann believes it is vital fellow Aston Villa striker Darren Bent stays at the club - and is fit for the entire season.

Sky Sports: Andreas Weimann believes it is vital fellow Aston Villa striker Darren Bent stays fit next season as he is the "No.1 striker".

Sporting Life: Andreas Weimann believes it is vital fellow Aston Villa striker Darren Bent stays at the club - and is fit for the entire season.

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BBC Sport: Gareth Bale has signed a new four-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur, the managerless club have announced.

Sky Sports: Goal-line technology could be seen at a major competition as early as December if it is approved by the International FA board next week.

BBC Sport: Cardiff City have confirmed they "would love to talk" to Craig Bellamy if the Wales striker opts to leave Liverpool.

Sky Sports: New Birmingham manager Lee Clark has set his sights on promotion to the Premier League but has promised to entertain the fans in the process.

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