Chairman Doug Ellis insists he must be satisfied any would-be buyers of Aston Villa are “the right people to take the club forward” before he relinquishes control.

MILAN BAROS could go on and carve his name with pride at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary has still not given up hope of landing controversial Newcastle striker Craig Bellamy.

David James is holding talks with West Ham after Aston Villa accepted an offer for the England goalkeeper.