Villa sign Sidwell

Aston Villa have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell – Martin O’Neill’s first capture of what is expected to be a hectic second half of the summer.

Aston Villa have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell – Martin O’Neill’s first capture of what is expected to be a hectic second half of the summer.

The midlands club have settled on what is believed to be a fee of around £5m for the former Reading player, subject to him passing a medical.

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