Aston Villa manager David O’Leary is unlikely to bring in another loan signing to replace Eirik Bakke after revealing his disappointment at failing to retain his services until at least the end of the season.

Aston Villa fans and shareholders are “baffled” by the club’s failure to retain the services of midfielder Eirik Bakke for the remainder of the season.

Aston Villa Shareholders’ Association chairman Jonathan Fear has claimed the current state of uncertainty over the future of the midlands club is “unhealthy for everyone at the club”.

Doug Ellis has confirmed Aston Villa are “proceeding with an initial inquiry” regarding a possible takeover of the club.

Aston Villa fans want the funds promised to manager David O’Leary to “turn into reality” and give him the spending power for major signings after the departure of Darius Vassell.

Aston Villa fans are urging chairman Doug Ellis to relinquish control of the club amid reports that a consortium are preparing to make a £45m takeover bid.

Aston Villa fans are demanding an EGM be called to probe the shock resignation of chief executive Bruce Langham.

Aston Villa have been rocked by the news that chief executive Bruce Langham has resigned from his post with the midlands club.

Aston Villa fans’ groups will “cease all protests” against chairman Doug Ellis and the board of directors after the club announced “significant funds” would be made available to manager David O’Leary this summer.

Aston Villa fans want to know where the club’s projected summer transfer budget of £20m (€29.2m) has come from.

Aston Villa fans are planning a ‘Show Doug The Red Card’ protest against club chairman Doug Ellis during Saturday’s home Barclays Premiership clash with Middlesbrough.

Aston Villa fans are urging chairman Doug Ellis to make sure that manager David O’Leary and his backroom team sign new contracts.