Young's time to come

Gareth Barry has told Villa team-mate Ashley Young he will soon make his senior England debut reports avfc.com

"If he keeps playing well for Villa, I'm sure he'll get another call-up." said Barry, who is hoping to keep his place in Steve McClaren's team for tommorrow's crunch Euro qualifier against Russia.

Sorensen to quit Villa?

Thomas Sorensen is prepared to take a pay cut to get away from Villa Park according to Goal.com

The 31 year-old Dane is disappointed at losing his place to on-loan 'keeper Scott Carson.

Luton are seeking a loan deal for Aston Villa midfielder Zoltan Stieber report tribalfootball.com.

The Hatters watched the young left-sided midfielder in the reserves last week and Villa manager Martin O'Neill may send Stieber for some first-team action.

The Hoyte man for Villa?

Arsenal right-back Justin Hoyte has emerged as January target for Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill according to several reports

O’Neill has made signing a new right-back his priority when the transfer window re-opens in the New Year.

Villa too nice says 'nasty' Nigel

Nigel Reo-Coker reckons Aston Villa need to develop a 'nasty streak' if they want to get among the medals. The former West Ham skipper believes Martin O'Neill is assembling a side that can challenge for honours but only if they toughen up.

"The only criticism I would have at the moment is that we are too nice. We need a nasty streak, in the right way, and then we'll be successful." is quoted on Team Talk

Shaun Maloney could be on his way out of Villa Park reports the Birmingham Evening Mail The 24 year-old Scottish forward has struggled to settle since moving from Celtic seven months ago.

Barry set for England test ..

The Aston Villa Official Website states that Gareth Barry could be set for his first England start in seven years, against Israel this Saturday.

Meanwhile, Martin Laursen is up next for contract talks, as Holte Enders reveals. The Dane has proved a big hit with manager Martin O'Neill and is set to be rewarded with a new deal.