Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 29/07/09

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Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 29/07/09

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KEANE, UPSON HUNTELAAR IN? - Aston Villa have been linked with a move for three top players. Tottenham striker Robbie Keane, West Ham defender Matthew Upson and Real Madrid forward Klaas Jan Huntelaar are all on Martin O'Neill's radar. (Birmingham Mail)



CUT-PRICE ALONSO? - Liverpool will reluctantly sell 27-year-old midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid in the next few days. Manager Rafa Benitez has had to settle for less than £30million after originally wanting nearer £35million. (Daily Express)

BAD BOY ZAKI TO JOIN?

- Portsmouth want to sign former Wigan wantaway forward Amr Zaki on loan from Egyptian side El Zamalek. (The Sun)

- Portsmouth are also talking to winger Stephen Hunt over a possible £3.5million transfer from Reading. (Daily Mail)

PIRLO DEAL?

- Chelsea are lining up a swap deal with AC Milan to land midfielder Andrea Pirlo. As part of the package, striker Claudio Pizarro and defender Michael Mancienne will head to Italy. (Daily Star)



ELANO TO MILAN? - AC Milan and Inter Milan are both interested in Manchester City midfielder Elano. (The Sun) - Everton defender Joleon Lescott will tell manager David Moyes that he wants to join big-spending Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)

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BTS With Luke Roper as we Discuss The LUKE 1977 Collaboration With Aston Villa

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Framed #201: Manchester City v Aston Villa

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Kappa Launch Aston Villa 2019/20 Third Shirt

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Under Armour & Aston Villa Announce Partnership

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Aston Villa Set To Sign Kit Deal With adidas

After numerous issues with their Castore kits over the last couple of years, Aston Villa are reportedly set to sign a new deal with adidas, which will commence from the beginning of the 24/25 season.

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Aston Villa 22/23 Home Shirt Is Their First From Castore

Aston Villa and Castore get their new partnership underway with the club’s 22/23 home shirt, which arrives in the traditional claret and blue and features nods to the club’s past honours.

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Aston Villa Unveil 21/22 Away Shirt From Kappa

Inspired by the 40th anniversary of the club’s historic European Cup triumph, Aston Villa unveil their away shirt for the 21/22 season from Kappa. The design sees a white base with claret pinstripes on the front, reminiscent of the design from 1982.