GALLERY: New boys train ahead of Manchester United

Aston Villa's new signings were in the thick of things on the training pitches at Bodymoor Heath on Thursday. 

It was Lucas Digne's first session with his new team-mates, while Philippe Coutinho was enjoying his second day training since joining on loan.

Ahead of Thursday's session, the pair posed for photos with Head Coach Steven Gerrard and Sporting Director Johan Lange before heading out on to the grass to continue preparations for Saturday's game against Manchester United.

Here's a gallery of the best pictures from the day...