Express and Star: Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert today warned potential transfer targets he is not interested in players who only want to boost their wage packets. The Scot's mobile phone has been red hot since the transfer window opened as the claret and blues have been linked with a host of players at home and abroad.

Express and Star: Lee Hendrie will play for another club his father once managed next season after the former Aston Villa and England midfielder signed for non-league Tamworth. The 35-year-old joins as a free agent after leaving Redditch this summer. He also played non-league football for Kidderminster Harriers and Chasetown last season.

Setanta Sports: Paul Lambert has confirmed that goalkeeper Brad Guzan is poised to sign a new deal to return to Aston Villa. American custodian, Guzan, was allowed to leave Villa Park at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract, but he has failed to get fixed up with a new club since.

ClubCall: Paul Lambert has confirmed that goalkeeper Brad Guzan is poised to sign a new deal to return to Aston Villa. American custodian, Guzan, was allowed to leave Villa Park at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract, but he has failed to get fixed up with a new club since.

Goal.com: New Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has warned Shay Given he faces competition for the No.1 jersey from Brad Guzan as they look set to bring the American back to the club. Guzan was released at the end of last season after spending four years at Villa Park, mostly as a back-up to Shay Given and his compatriot Brad Friedel beforehand.

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