birminghammail--2020-08-29--What we know about Aston Villa's interest in Said Benrahma

Aston Villa continue to be linked with Brentford winger Said Benrahma .
The Algeria international is rumoured to be a target for a number of Premier League clubs having enjoyed a stunning season in the Championship .
Villa want to add quality to Dean Smith 's squad having flirted with relegation in their first campaign back in the top-flight .
The club appointed Johan Lange as their new sporting director after the departure of Jesus Garcia Pitarch , who had overseen last summer 's spending spree .
Here 's a round-up of what he know so far about Villa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Smith wanted to be reunited with the Brentford flier last summer but Villa were not willing to meet the Bees ' £20m asking price .
He is thought to be on the club 's radar again this summer with Villa preparing for another season in the top-flight .
According to the Mirror , Villa have a budget of £100m with four key signings being targeted .
Smith reportedly wants a winger with pace - said to be Benrahma - as well as a proven striker , a midfielder and a centre-back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Brentford 'set fee' Villa are far from alone in reportedly holding an interest .
According to The Athletic , second tier champions Leeds want to sign the Algeria international as part of their plans to upgrade Marcelo Bielsa 's squad , and they now also report that Crystal Palace have joined the race for his signature .
Chelsea are thought to be long-term admirers while Arsenal and West Ham United have also been recently linked .
Earlier this year it was reported by 90min.com that Brentford had placed a bigger £30m asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 goals and provided nine assists for the Bees in an outstanding season .
However the latest reports from The Athletic claim Benrahma could be available for around half that .
They report newly-promoted Leeds believe they can strike a deal in the region of £12m-£15m .
When asked last month about the transfer speculation involving top-flight sides , he told Metro ( via the Mirror ) : `` I was really flattered .
`` But , at the same time , I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much attention .
But it gives me confidence .
`` It has always been a target of mine to play in the Premier League and I really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford .
`` It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it . ''
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West London Sport reports that Robin Hack of Nuremburg has been identified as a replacement for the forward , while Thomas Frank 's side are believed to be nearing the signing of Saman Ghoddos from Amiens .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ play as an attacking midfielder or winger and also upfront .
Swedish outlet Expressen reported that talks are ongoing and a deal could be announced ‘ shortly ’ .
Following Brentford 'd play-off final defeat to Fulham , Frank admitted there will be serious interest in their prize assets .
`` We played a top season , and we have some top players .
It ’ s of course natural that there is going to be interest , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` We know how Brentford works , so it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let 's see . ''
Benrahma is yet to feature for the Bees in pre-season , fueling speculation he could be on the move .
At the start of July , Benrahma 's friend and Moroccan international Fahd Moufi dropped a telling comment on social media .
During a live social media Q & A with fans on Instagram , Moufi , who grew up playing with Benrahma in France , posted : `` Congratulations on Chelsea my brother ... '' Villa hold a major advantage in the race for Brentford double-act Benrahma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to pundit Noel Whelan , who thinks Smith ’ s relationship with the pair could see them seal a deal over their Premier League rivals .
“ There could be a bit of a bidding war going on but I think the one thing I think Villa have got in their favour is Dean Smith , who ’ s already coached Watkins and Benrahma , ” he told Football Insider .
“ I ’ m sure they ’ ve got a very good relationship with one another .
I think that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to Ollie making that decision .
“ When you get good players like that in the Championship , it ’ s not too much of a gamble for clubs to take a risk on these players .
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Aston Villa have been linked with Brentford winger Said Benrahma all summer.
The Algeria international is rumoured to have been a target for a number of Premier League clubs this summer including Arsenal, Chelsea, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham having enjoyed a stunning season in the Championship.
Benrahma used his first start of this season to score twice earlier this month, helping Brentford beat Fulham in the Carabao Cup and serve up a reminder of why he is one of the most talked about players outside the top-flight.
Here is the latest on Benrahma's situation ahead of the 5pm domestic transfer deadline.
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Benrahma 'fails West Ham medical'
Benrahma has reportedly failed his medical after West Ham agreed a £25million fee for his services with Brentford.
Our colleagues at the Mirror report: "The deal is not completely dead but the terms of the deal could be restructured with the player leaving for considerably less than the fee agreed.
"The issue is understood to relate to blood tests which have been submitted for 'reinvestigation'.
"West Ham learned the news early on Friday morning and have been working with Brentford to find a way to keep the deal alive."
The report adds there had been a falling out between Benrahma and Brentford over a financial issue earlier this week.
West Ham boss David Moyes, however, poured cold water on the suggestions at a press conference today.
He told football.london: "That's not correct [failing a medical]. We are still hopeful something can be done later today but I can't guarantee that. Part of his medical is ongoing."
Villa's stance
Smith wanted to be reunited with the Brentford flier last summer but Villa were not willing to meet the Bees' £20m asking price.
He has been heavily linked this year too, with reports earlier in the summer claiming Villa were ready to make their move.
Villa instead raided Brentford for Ollie Watkins, the striker joining in a club-record £28million deal to reunite with Dean Smith, and landed winger Bertrand Traore from Lyon making a move for Benrahma unlikely.
Late 'opportunity'
But the Telegraph reported this week that Villa have an 'opportunity' to follow up their long-held interest because of the complications West Ham are having in completing the transfer.
Benrahma is still able to move to the Premier League because of the extended domestic window which runs until 5pm today.
It was claimed the Bees are 'braced' for bids from other clubs.
Who else has been linked?
Villa and West Ham are far from alone in reportedly holding an interest over the course of the summer.
According to The Athletic, Leeds United were keen as part of their plans to upgrade Marcelo Bielsa's squad, and Crystal Palace had at one point been favourites for his signature.
Chelsea are thought to be long-term admirers while Arsenal have also been recently linked.
Benrahma 'wants £16m contract'
Benrahma wants a £16million contract to move to the Premier League.
The winger has been linked with a switch to the top-flight all summer and The Sun reported he is 'is looking for a basic of £60,000-a-week plus extras — and a five-year contract.'
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Benrahma responds to transfer talk
When asked earlier in the summer about the transfer speculation involving top-flight sides, he told Metro (via the Mirror): "I was really flattered.
"But, at the same time, I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that I do not pay too much attention. But it gives me confidence.
"It has always been a target of mine to play in the Premier League and I really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford.
"It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it."
Brentford boss quizzed on Benrahma's future
After the win against Fulham on October 1, Thomas Frank was quizzed on Benrahma's future again.
"Am I confident he will stay? I'm confident that I would love him to stay, and I would love to have him," Frank said.
"But I don't know. Honestly. If the price is right we are open to selling, but if not we will be happy for him to stay.
"Either we are going to get a top price or we are going to keep one of the best players in the Championship. Has he added a few million to his price? 100 per cent!"


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Villa receive Jack Grealish boost after Manchester United transfer development

Ajax 's decision to leave playmaker Donny van de Beek out of their matchday squad could end up as positive news for Aston Villa fans .
The Manchester Evening News reported back in January that Van de Beek was on the same Manchester United transfer shortlist as Grealish and Leicester City star James Maddison .
Grealish has been a tough target for United to track , and although there has been no clear picture over his future - there are still few signs that any serious developments have taken place in a Grealish to United move , with little more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
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The Reds ' interest in van de Beek was confirmed by former Red Devils star and current Ajax CEO Edwin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ten Hag leaving the player out for today 's match against Eintracht Frankfurt .
It has been reported that the decision to drop Van de Beek - who had featured in previous friendlies - is due to new developments over his future .
Should a deal be struck over van de Beek , it would end United 's interest in Grealish .
For this year , at least .

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Ajax's decision to leave playmaker Donny van de Beek out of their matchday squad could end up as positive news for Aston Villa fans.
The Manchester Evening News reported back in January that Van de Beek was on the same Manchester United transfer shortlist as Grealish and Leicester City star James Maddison.
Grealish has been a tough target for United to track, and although there has been no clear picture over his future - there are still few signs that any serious developments have taken place in a Grealish to United move, with little more than whispers emerging over the last few months.
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Villa's survival in the Premier League has put paid to a cheap deal for Grealish, and van de Beek has perhaps emerged as a more realistic - and potentially cheaper - playmaker target for the club, with Villa rightly demanding top dollar for their superstar captain.
The Reds' interest in van de Beek was confirmed by former Red Devils star and current Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar - with manager Erik ten Hag leaving the player out for today's match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
It has been reported that the decision to drop Van de Beek - who had featured in previous friendlies - is due to new developments over his future.
Should a deal be struck over van de Beek, it would end United's interest in Grealish. For this year, at least.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Ainsley Maitland-Niles responds to Wolves transfer interest

Ainsley Maitland-Niles says his 'heart is with Arsenal ' amid speculation linking the midfielder with a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers .
The 23-year-old is a target for Wolves who are eyeing a number of additions to Nuno Espirito Santo 's squad this summer .
Capable of playing in midfield and at wing-back , Maitland-Niles would provide a new option in a number of positions .
Arsenal reportedly turned down an opening offer of £15m from Wolves , who are expected to return with a higher bid .
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He was asked about the reports linking him with a move away from the Gunners during the post-match interview on the pitch at Wembley .
`` I ’ m an Arsenal player until I ’ m told otherwise , '' he said .
`` My heart is in the club & while I ’ m here , I ’ m going to give 100 percent every time and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already been informed by manager Mikel Areta he is surplus to requirements at The Emirates and discussions over his future remain ongoing .
He made 32 appearances for Arsenal last season , including 20 outings in the Premier League .

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Ainsley Maitland-Niles says his 'heart is with Arsenal' amid speculation linking the midfielder with a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The 23-year-old is a target for Wolves who are eyeing a number of additions to Nuno Espirito Santo's squad this summer.
Capable of playing in midfield and at wing-back, Maitland-Niles would provide a new option in a number of positions.
Arsenal reportedly turned down an opening offer of £15m from Wolves, who are expected to return with a higher bid.
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The former England youth international was named man-of-the-match as Arsenal defeated Liverpool on penalties in the Community Shield.
He was asked about the reports linking him with a move away from the Gunners during the post-match interview on the pitch at Wembley.
"I’m an Arsenal player until I’m told otherwise," he said. "My heart is in the club & while I’m here, I’m going to give 100 percent every time and that’s that."
Maitland-Niles has already been informed by manager Mikel Areta he is surplus to requirements at The Emirates and discussions over his future remain ongoing.
He made 32 appearances for Arsenal last season, including 20 outings in the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Jose Mourinho praises Birmingham City after late Spurs defeat

Jose Mourinho admitted Tottenham struggled to find a way through Birmingham City during Saturday 's pre-season clash .
Mourinho was full of praise for Blues after Spurs were pushed all the way by Aitor Karanka 's resilient side .
Steven Bergwijn 's goal just 30 seconds from the final whistle inflicted a cruel defeat on Blues but Karanka will have been pleased with what he saw .
And the visitors were given a resounding endorsement from Mourinho , who spoke to club media after the game .
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“ Normally , in friendlies , the last 20 minutes is when you just let it go , because the result is not important .
But the result has some importance .
The clean sheet , too , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
“ It was tough .
Karanka is very good .
His team is very well organised defensively , compact , lots of pressing on the low block and it was not easy.
” Blues ' final friendly is against Walsall on Tuesday while Spurs , who beat Reading in another warm-up match on Friday , sign off their pre-season against Watford next weekend .
Mourinho added : “ At the same time , we played yesterday , we changed lots of players , but in the last 20 , 25 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We created chances , we tried , defensively we were very strong , I don ’ t remember one save for Joe [ Hart ] or Hugo [ Lloris ] .
“ In the end , it ’ s good .
It ’ s a pity now everyone goes for to international teams , but that ’ s the way it is .
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Jose Mourinho admitted Tottenham struggled to find a way through Birmingham City during Saturday's pre-season clash.
Mourinho was full of praise for Blues after Spurs were pushed all the way by Aitor Karanka's resilient side.
Steven Bergwijn's goal just 30 seconds from the final whistle inflicted a cruel defeat on Blues but Karanka will have been pleased with what he saw.
And the visitors were given a resounding endorsement from Mourinho, who spoke to club media after the game.
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Mourinho, whose association with Karanka goes back to 2010 when the Blues head coach was his assistant at Real Madrid, said: “The attitude, even in a friendly... we could just stay okay with the draw and let it go, but the players deserved the victory because they trained for that, it was a training session where the last 10 minutes was probably our best period of the game.
“Normally, in friendlies, the last 20 minutes is when you just let it go, because the result is not important. But the result has some importance. The clean sheet, too, and the fact we didn’t have injuries.
“It was tough. Karanka is very good. His team is very well organised defensively, compact, lots of pressing on the low block and it was not easy.”
Blues' final friendly is against Walsall on Tuesday while Spurs, who beat Reading in another warm-up match on Friday, sign off their pre-season against Watford next weekend.
Mourinho added: “At the same time, we played yesterday, we changed lots of players, but in the last 20, 25 minutes we were just missing the goal. We created chances, we tried, defensively we were very strong, I don’t remember one save for Joe [Hart] or Hugo [Lloris].
“In the end, it’s good. It’s a pity now everyone goes for to international teams, but that’s the way it is. For many months no national team matches and they also have their competitions, so we must have empathy with them and understand they are going to take our players. We wish and pray the boys in the national teams to be back for the game against Everton without injuries.”


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Wolves fans are relishing potential Maitland-Niles transfer after Arsenal win

Wolves fans are looking forward to a potential transfer after Ainsley Maitland-Niles ' performance for Arsenal earlier .
The youngster won the Man of the Match award in today 's Community Shield match-up between Liverpool and Arsenal - which pairs well with the same award he claimed in the FA Cup final just a few weeks ago .
The Gunners won the game on penalties , after a 1-1 draw in regulation time took the match to a shoot-out .
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Wolves reportedly had a bid rejected of around £15m - the same fee they had accepted from Spurs for Matt Doherty .
Now , Wolves supporters want to see a deal struck for the Arsenal star , 23 .
Here 's what Wolves fans had to say ... @ Retrowolves1 : Maitland-Niles man of the match ... .tucks his penalty away nicely ...
..I fear we should have met the asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We need to make this Maitland-Niles deal happen .
Darren : I doubt he 'll be signing for Wolves any time soon .
He 's had a great game .
Paul : I ca n't get my head around why Arteta would want to get rid of him !
?
Is the deal still on ?
Chris : No way we 'll get him .
Ragul : Maitland-Niles will be really good team player for Nuno .
Please do n't bottle this transfer .
@ BGWolves85 : Maitland-Niles man of the match .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone up

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Wolves fans are looking forward to a potential transfer after Ainsley Maitland-Niles' performance for Arsenal earlier.
The youngster won the Man of the Match award in today's Community Shield match-up between Liverpool and Arsenal - which pairs well with the same award he claimed in the FA Cup final just a few weeks ago.
The Gunners won the game on penalties, after a 1-1 draw in regulation time took the match to a shoot-out.
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The wing-back, playing on the right of the midfield above a back-three, shone against the Premier League champions and buried a penalty in the shootout.
Wolves reportedly had a bid rejected of around £15m - the same fee they had accepted from Spurs for Matt Doherty.
Now, Wolves supporters want to see a deal struck for the Arsenal star, 23.
Here's what Wolves fans had to say...
@Retrowolves1: Maitland-Niles man of the match....tucks his penalty away nicely.....I fear we should have met the asking price earlier this week.
Andy: We need to make this Maitland-Niles deal happen.
Darren: I doubt he'll be signing for Wolves any time soon. He's had a great game.
Paul: I can't get my head around why Arteta would want to get rid of him!? Is the deal still on?
Chris: No way we'll get him.
Ragul: Maitland-Niles will be really good team player for Nuno. Please don't bottle this transfer.
@BGWolves85: Maitland-Niles man of the match. That's his price and wage demands gone up


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Young dad named as murder victim as family pay tribute

This is the first picture of a young dad who was murdered in a city street as his devastated family paid a loving tribute to him .
Murtaza Nazir , aged 26 , was fatally shot in Bagshaw Road , Stechford - reportedly a street away from his home - just before 8pm on Friday night , August 28 .
His grieving family said their hearts were broken as they revealed they had lost a 'husband , son , brother and friend ' in the shocking killing .
In a tribute shared by West Midlands Police as the force released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the family said : “ Life as we knew it will never be the same .
`` Our lives shattered and hearts broken .
As a family we are united and trying to heal , but the process won ’ t be an easy one .
`` As a family not only have we lost a father , husband , son , brother , we have lost our friend and protector .
“ Everyone who knew him will have their own unique memory with him , and that , in these hard times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All we request is for prayers for our loved one and for any videos circulating on social media to be taken down .
We do not wish to see this distressing footage .
`` These are difficult times for us and we hope people can show compassion towards our feelings . ''
They thanked the emergency services for their assistance as they said they were 'forever grateful ' .
The family tribute ended : `` To God we belong and to God we shall return .
Justice will be served .
If not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , detectives have yet to make any arrests and are desperately urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward .
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths , from the force ’ s homicide unit , added : “ This is a shocking crime that has resulted in a young father losing his life .
“ I want to say thank you to the community who have really pulled together during this time and would urge anyone who has any information who have not yet spoken to us to get in touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock to understand exactly what happened and find those responsible.
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This is the first picture of a young dad who was murdered in a city street as his devastated family paid a loving tribute to him.
Murtaza Nazir, aged 26, was fatally shot in Bagshaw Road, Stechford - reportedly a street away from his home - just before 8pm on Friday night, August 28.
His grieving family said their hearts were broken as they revealed they had lost a 'husband, son, brother and friend' in the shocking killing.
In a tribute shared by West Midlands Police as the force released the first photo of Mr Nazir, the family said: “Life as we knew it will never be the same.
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"Our lives shattered and hearts broken. As a family we are united and trying to heal, but the process won’t be an easy one.
"As a family not only have we lost a father, husband, son, brother, we have lost our friend and protector.
“Everyone who knew him will have their own unique memory with him, and that, in these hard times will get them through it.
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“All we request is for prayers for our loved one and for any videos circulating on social media to be taken down. We do not wish to see this distressing footage.
"These are difficult times for us and we hope people can show compassion towards our feelings."
They thanked the emergency services for their assistance as they said they were 'forever grateful'.
The family tribute ended: "To God we belong and to God we shall return. Justice will be served. If not in this life then the hereafter.”
Meanwhile, detectives have yet to make any arrests and are desperately urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths, from the force’s homicide unit, added: “This is a shocking crime that has resulted in a young father losing his life.
“I want to say thank you to the community who have really pulled together during this time and would urge anyone who has any information who have not yet spoken to us to get in touch.
“We are working around the clock to understand exactly what happened and find those responsible.”
Police can be contacted via Live Chat on the force website or by calling 101 anytime.
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birminghammail--2020-08-29--Hendrick lifts lid on transfer interest after being linked with Villa

Jeff Hendrick has opened up on the interest he received this summer after signing for Newcastle United .
The midfielder , 28 , was linked with a move to Aston Villa after being released by Burnley at the end of the season .
Our sister title ChronicleLive reported earlier this month Hendrick had been 'offered ' to Villa as well as Newcastle .
Speaking after putting pen to paper on a four-year deal with Steve Bruce 's side , the Republic of Ireland star has revealed he was also being courted by AC Milan .
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Everyone knows how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me a real confidence boost .
“ But I 'm really glad to have come here and I ca n't wait to get started .
It 's been very strange the last couple of months .
“ I got myself a ball and some cones and went down the local park .
There were people with dogs walking around but it was fine .
The main thing for me was to keep ticking over.
” Hendrick , who can play across the midfield , has amassed well over 100 appearances in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ I 'm delighted .
This is a massive club and once the offer became solid then this is where I wanted to come .
“ I do n't see why we ca n't finish in the top half .
I think everybody here would want that so it 's up to us to try and do it .
“ We need to try and get a few points on board early and then see where you 're heading in the table .
I think this club should be – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finish and then try to improve each year .
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Jeff Hendrick has opened up on the interest he received this summer after signing for Newcastle United.
The midfielder, 28, was linked with a move to Aston Villa after being released by Burnley at the end of the season.
Our sister title ChronicleLive reported earlier this month Hendrick had been 'offered' to Villa as well as Newcastle.
Speaking after putting pen to paper on a four-year deal with Steve Bruce's side, the Republic of Ireland star has revealed he was also being courted by AC Milan.
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Hendrick said: “It was a really nice feeling when I was told AC Milan were interested. Everyone knows how massive that club is so it gave me a real confidence boost.
“But I'm really glad to have come here and I can't wait to get started. It's been very strange the last couple of months.
“I got myself a ball and some cones and went down the local park. There were people with dogs walking around but it was fine. The main thing for me was to keep ticking over.”
Hendrick, who can play across the midfield, has amassed well over 100 appearances in the Premier League, scoring nine goals.
He added: “I'm delighted. This is a massive club and once the offer became solid then this is where I wanted to come.
“I don't see why we can't finish in the top half. I think everybody here would want that so it's up to us to try and do it.
“We need to try and get a few points on board early and then see where you're heading in the table. I think this club should be – and are – aiming for a top 10 finish and then try to improve each year.”


birminghammail--2020-08-29--We forget why Jeremy Corbyn was so popular with many people

A battle is underway to determine how history will judge Jeremy Corbyn and his period as Labour leader .
It ’ s not about Mr Corbyn personally .
He ’ s never shown much sign of caring what others think about him .
The real question is whether Labour should return to the centre-left , where it used to win elections , or whether it should stick roughly to the more radical path set by Mr Corbyn .
To this end , the different factions within the party , and their supporters outside , are fighting a war of words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power in the 2017 general election , and why it failed so spectacularly in 2019 .
One of the latest contributions comes from Patrick Heneghan , who was Labour ’ s executive director for elections and campaigns in the 2017 general election .
He ’ s claimed that he was ordered by the leader ’ s office to cut funding for campaigns in seats where the sitting MP was seen as hostile to Mr Corbyn .
That includes West Bromwich East , which was represented at the time by Tom Watson , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By his account , the people around Mr Corbyn were more interested in harming their apparent enemies within the party than in beating the Tories .
He says he ignored instructions and continued to put campaign money into seats such as West Bromwich East .
And he says his decision was vindicated in 2019 ( when he was no longer involved ) , because the constituency was won by the Conservatives , demonstrating that Labour ’ s hold on it had been fragile .
Mr Corbyn ’ s supporters , meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report which appears to show some members of party staff opposed the Labour leader .
They say this proves that he was sabotaged by people within the party who were meant to be helping him ( the same report , incidentally , concludes that Labour did have a real problem with anti-semitism which it failed to deal with ) .
While most Labour MPs are fairly well behaved , there are small armies of former party officials , ex-MPs and partisan journalists fighting scrappy battles on social media .
What ’ s got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular , with many people , to begin with .
He had a positive message about the need to fund our public services properly , give younger people a fair chance in life and stamp down on racism and other prejudices .
Even his critics might benefit from following his example in that regard .

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A battle is underway to determine how history will judge Jeremy Corbyn and his period as Labour leader.
It’s not about Mr Corbyn personally. He’s never shown much sign of caring what others think about him.
The real question is whether Labour should return to the centre-left, where it used to win elections, or whether it should stick roughly to the more radical path set by Mr Corbyn.
To this end, the different factions within the party, and their supporters outside, are fighting a war of words over how close Labour came to winning power in the 2017 general election, and why it failed so spectacularly in 2019.
One of the latest contributions comes from Patrick Heneghan, who was Labour’s executive director for elections and campaigns in the 2017 general election.
He’s claimed that he was ordered by the leader’s office to cut funding for campaigns in seats where the sitting MP was seen as hostile to Mr Corbyn. That includes West Bromwich East, which was represented at the time by Tom Watson, who was the party’s deputy leader.
By his account, the people around Mr Corbyn were more interested in harming their apparent enemies within the party than in beating the Tories. He says he ignored instructions and continued to put campaign money into seats such as West Bromwich East.
And he says his decision was vindicated in 2019 (when he was no longer involved), because the constituency was won by the Conservatives, demonstrating that Labour’s hold on it had been fragile.
Mr Corbyn’s supporters, meanwhile, have been focusing on a leaked internal report which appears to show some members of party staff opposed the Labour leader. They say this proves that he was sabotaged by people within the party who were meant to be helping him (the same report, incidentally, concludes that Labour did have a real problem with anti-semitism which it failed to deal with).
While most Labour MPs are fairly well behaved, there are small armies of former party officials, ex-MPs and partisan journalists fighting scrappy battles on social media.
What’s got lost is why Jeremy Corbyn was so popular, with many people, to begin with.
He had a positive message about the need to fund our public services properly, give younger people a fair chance in life and stamp down on racism and other prejudices. Even his critics might benefit from following his example in that regard.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Report: Aston Villa continue pre-season preparations with Wycombe thrashing

Aston Villa have continued their pre-season preparations by completing a friendly match with Wycombe Wanderers .
Wycombe wandered up to Bodymoor Heath to play Villa in a pre-season training game in the Midlands - and were beaten 5-2 .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here The behind-closed-doors matchup took place over 90 minutes , with Douglas Luiz returning to action for Villa .
Tyrone Mings , Jack Grealish , Matt Targett , John McGinn and Ahmed Elmohamady also featured .
Mbwana Ally Samatta , Ezri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anwar El Ghazi grabbing two goals .
Orjan Nyland also stood tall to save a penalty in the second-half , with Villa leading 3-1 .
This warm-up match followed Villa 's dual-legged training games with Bristol City at their Welsh resort camp - with Villa sharing the spoils with the Robins over 120 minutes after Samatta canceled out City 's openeing strike .
Gareth Ainsworth 's side kick-off their Championship campaign on the 12th of September against Rotherham United at Adams Park , while Villa 's Premier League curtain raiser will take place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheffield United in a top-tier clash .

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Wycombe wandered up to Bodymoor Heath to play Villa in a pre-season training game in the Midlands - and were beaten 5-2.
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The behind-closed-doors matchup took place over 90 minutes, with Douglas Luiz returning to action for Villa. Tyrone Mings, Jack Grealish, Matt Targett, John McGinn and Ahmed Elmohamady also featured.
Mbwana Ally Samatta, Ezri Konsa, Trezeguet all scored, with Anwar El Ghazi grabbing two goals.
Orjan Nyland also stood tall to save a penalty in the second-half, with Villa leading 3-1.
This warm-up match followed Villa's dual-legged training games with Bristol City at their Welsh resort camp - with Villa sharing the spoils with the Robins over 120 minutes after Samatta canceled out City's openeing strike.
Gareth Ainsworth's side kick-off their Championship campaign on the 12th of September against Rotherham United at Adams Park, while Villa's Premier League curtain raiser will take place over a week later as they host Sheffield United in a top-tier clash.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--The findings from Birmingham City's close call with Tottenham

A goal from Steven Bergwijn 30 seconds from time gave Tottenham Hotspur a pre-season victory over Birmingham City .
The Dutch winger lasered home from outside the box to hand Blues a defeat from which there were many positives to take .
Blues writer Brian Dick was in attendance and here ’ s what stood out .
Blues didn ’ t commit many men forward but they did hold their shape with good discipline .
Spurs pressed them back for long periods but they only really cut them open on two or three occasions .
First when George Friend gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first half , then when Son squared for the winger in the second .
Serge Aurier threatened to get in behind at times but Blues were resolute in their 4-2-3-1 .
Indeed new goalkeeper Andres Prieto had only four shots to save , with Sessegnon ’ s first the only one that would have stretched him .
If all Blues get out of pre-season is a solid defensive base - then that ’ ll be a step in the right direction .
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Despite being beaten by Bergwijn late on - how he ’ d have loved a clean sheet - his first outing was promising .
His only notable save was in the 39th minute when he raced out to block from Sessegnon on the angle .
Other than that it was about claiming crosses - one punched clearance looked a tad eccentric but the rest were fine - and clearing his lines .
Indeed the Spaniard ’ s kicking was probably the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He looked very comfortable with the ball at his feet .
George Friend played left-centre half alongside Harlee Dean - who had a very solid game .
Friend was decent too , only letting himself down once playing out from the back .
He read the game well , held his position and could be constantly heard organising and cajoling his team-mates .
Perhaps the most striking aspect of that was the constant stream of positive feedback and praise he issued to the rest of the team .
Whether it was applauding a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass from Dean or making sure Charlie Lakin went off with a kind word , Friend was vocal throughout .
You can see why Karanka wants him in the squad .
This was another stage in the pre-season programme , the first time Blues haven ’ t swapped XIs at half time .
That meant there weren ’ t so many youngsters involved as against Charlton and Leicester .
However , those who played the most - Lakin and George - did pretty well .
George in particular had a tough ask , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England international Eric Dier .
There were times when he dropped off to hold up the ball well , others when he could quite knit play together and if there is a regret it ’ s that he didn ’ t get many opportunities to run at the Spurs defence because he could have caused them trouble .
It was good experience for the 18-year-old though .
Odin Bailey was given the final quarter and looked composed in pressurised positions .
With George leading the line alone for an hour and Jayden Reid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a goal was from Dan Crowley who looked completely at home against illustrious opposition , The 23-year-old found space cleverly and was the conductor of the bright attacking spell Blues had in the second half of the opening period .
Blues ’ first corner was cleared to him on the D and the ball dropped , spinning out of the sky , only for Crowley to kill it with his first touch and volley it back with his second .
The drive was immediately blocked but the technique was top drawer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sissoko 30 yards from goal only to drive over .
If Blues are to play with a No 10 this season - Crowley could have a massive campaign Other than that though - Blues need more bulk and presence up top .

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A goal from Steven Bergwijn 30 seconds from time gave Tottenham Hotspur a pre-season victory over Birmingham City.
The Dutch winger lasered home from outside the box to hand Blues a defeat from which there were many positives to take.
Blues writer Brian Dick was in attendance and here’s what stood out.
The shape
Blues didn’t commit many men forward but they did hold their shape with good discipline.
Spurs pressed them back for long periods but they only really cut them open on two or three occasions.
First when George Friend gave the ball to Ryan Sessegnon in the first half, then when Son squared for the winger in the second.
Serge Aurier threatened to get in behind at times but Blues were resolute in their 4-2-3-1.
Indeed new goalkeeper Andres Prieto had only four shots to save, with Sessegnon’s first the only one that would have stretched him.
If all Blues get out of pre-season is a solid defensive base - then that’ll be a step in the right direction.
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New goalkeeper
Prieto played for the first time since his transfer from Espanyol - hopefully he won’t make the mistake of thinking all English grounds are like the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Despite being beaten by Bergwijn late on - how he’d have loved a clean sheet - his first outing was promising.
His only notable save was in the 39th minute when he raced out to block from Sessegnon on the angle.
Other than that it was about claiming crosses - one punched clearance looked a tad eccentric but the rest were fine - and clearing his lines.
Indeed the Spaniard’s kicking was probably the most eye-catching element of his display. He looked very comfortable with the ball at his feet.
Friendly fire
George Friend played left-centre half alongside Harlee Dean - who had a very solid game.
Friend was decent too, only letting himself down once playing out from the back.
He read the game well, held his position and could be constantly heard organising and cajoling his team-mates.
Perhaps the most striking aspect of that was the constant stream of positive feedback and praise he issued to the rest of the team.
Whether it was applauding a run by Adan George, commending a pass from Dean or making sure Charlie Lakin went off with a kind word, Friend was vocal throughout. You can see why Karanka wants him in the squad.
Kids on show
This was another stage in the pre-season programme, the first time Blues haven’t swapped XIs at half time.
That meant there weren’t so many youngsters involved as against Charlton and Leicester.
However, those who played the most - Lakin and George - did pretty well.
George in particular had a tough ask, playing up front on his own against England international Eric Dier.
There were times when he dropped off to hold up the ball well, others when he could quite knit play together and if there is a regret it’s that he didn’t get many opportunities to run at the Spurs defence because he could have caused them trouble. It was good experience for the 18-year-old though.
Odin Bailey was given the final quarter and looked composed in pressurised positions.
Teeth required
With George leading the line alone for an hour and Jayden Reid for the rest Blues’ best hope of a goal was from Dan Crowley who looked completely at home against illustrious opposition,
The 23-year-old found space cleverly and was the conductor of the bright attacking spell Blues had in the second half of the opening period.
Blues’ first corner was cleared to him on the D and the ball dropped, spinning out of the sky, only for Crowley to kill it with his first touch and volley it back with his second. The drive was immediately blocked but the technique was top drawer.
Then in the second he outmuscled Moussa Sissoko 30 yards from goal only to drive over.
If Blues are to play with a No 10 this season - Crowley could have a massive campaign
Other than that though - Blues need more bulk and presence up top.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Matt Doherty's team-mate gives verdict on Tottenham transfer claim

Matt Doherty 's impending switch to Tottenham is a 'fantastic move ' for the Wolverhampton Wanderers full-back , says his Republic of Ireland teammate Jeff Hendrick .
Doherty , 28 , is close to ending his decade-long association with Wolves in favour of a permanent deal with Spurs .
The full-back , who played his 300th game for the club against Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season , is undergoing a medical this weekend ahead of a reported £12m transfer .
Football.london reports Spurs want to complete the deal before Doherty joins up with the Ireland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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`` Matt 's a great lad , he 's done brilliantly there at Wolves .
He 's had many years there now and it would be nice if he gets that move .
`` He 's done an awful lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from League One to the Championship and the Championship to the Premier League and he helped them get into the Europa League . ''
Doherty said he could have `` five or six more '' seasons at Molineux in a recent interview with club media but has been earmarked as top target for Jose Mourinho 's side .
Wolves are set to make a tidy profit - it is believed the fee could reach £15m with add-ons - having snapped him up from Bohemians for just £75,000 .
Hendrick added : `` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defends , he 's a big lad and I 'll wish him all the best if it goes through .
It would be great to see .
He definitely deserves it . ''

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Doherty, 28, is close to ending his decade-long association with Wolves in favour of a permanent deal with Spurs.
The full-back, who played his 300th game for the club against Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season, is undergoing a medical this weekend ahead of a reported £12m transfer.
Football.london reports Spurs want to complete the deal before Doherty joins up with the Ireland squad - including Hendrick - on Sunday.
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Hendrick, who has just signed for Newcastle United having been released by Burnley, said: "It would be a fantastic move for him.
"Matt's a great lad, he's done brilliantly there at Wolves. He's had many years there now and it would be nice if he gets that move.
"He's done an awful lot with Wolves – he's been promoted from League One to the Championship and the Championship to the Premier League and he helped them get into the Europa League."
Doherty said he could have "five or six more" seasons at Molineux in a recent interview with club media but has been earmarked as top target for Jose Mourinho's side.
Wolves are set to make a tidy profit - it is believed the fee could reach £15m with add-ons - having snapped him up from Bohemians for just £75,000.
Hendrick added: "He scores goals from right wing-back, he defends, he's a big lad and I'll wish him all the best if it goes through. It would be great to see. He definitely deserves it."


birminghammail--2020-08-29--How Aitor Karanka's Birmingham City players rated against Spurs

Steven Bergwijn 's late laser striker in the 89th minute saw Birmingham City lose 1-0 on their first visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium .
That was the only negative in what was otherwise a solid display from Aitor Karanka 's men who looked to have frustrated their Premier League opponents .
That said Blues did n't offer much in attack , pressed as they were for the most part , into regular defensive duties .
A very promising first outing for Blues , his kicking looked secure and he made the only real save - from Sessegnon - demanded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late on .
Kept Sessegnon under wraps for the most part , not too much impact in an attacking sense but studious with his defensive work .
Important interception as Gedson looked in on goal in the first half and defended judiciously in the second .
A calming voice throughout , communicating and organising .
Looked solid enough aside for one first half error which set up Sessegnon .
Most of the danger came down his side for most of the match with Aurier keen to get forward .
Handled it pretty well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the left of midfield but was disciplined and held his shape .
Probably better without the ball than with it , screened well but distribution sometimes wayward .
Blues ' most creative force in attack , finding useful pockets of space and knitting things together and threatening to be the magician his team needed .
A couple of wild shots though .
Looked a danger at times in the first half - but did n't get many opportunities to go at the defence in the second .
Worked hard and with a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few problems .
Bailey ( for Lakin , 66 ) 6 - neat enough , out of position Reid ( for George , 66 ) 5 - not really involved

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Steven Bergwijn's late laser striker in the 89th minute saw Birmingham City lose 1-0 on their first visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
That was the only negative in what was otherwise a solid display from Aitor Karanka's men who looked to have frustrated their Premier League opponents.
That said Blues didn't offer much in attack, pressed as they were for the most part, into regular defensive duties.
Here's how Karanka's players rated.
Formation
4-2-3-1
Players
Prieto 7.5
A very promising first outing for Blues, his kicking looked secure and he made the only real save - from Sessegnon - demanded of him. Unfortunate to be beaten late on.
Colin 6.5
Kept Sessegnon under wraps for the most part, not too much impact in an attacking sense but studious with his defensive work.
Dean 6.5
Important interception as Gedson looked in on goal in the first half and defended judiciously in the second.
Friend 6.5
A calming voice throughout, communicating and organising. Looked solid enough aside for one first half error which set up Sessegnon.
Pedersen 6.5
Most of the danger came down his side for most of the match with Aurier keen to get forward. Handled it pretty well though.
Lakin 6
Not his natural position on the left of midfield but was disciplined and held his shape.
Sunjic 6
Probably better without the ball than with it, screened well but distribution sometimes wayward.
Kieftenbeld 6.5
Solid, dependable and industrious. A typical Kieftenbeld display.
Crowley 7.5
Blues' most creative force in attack, finding useful pockets of space and knitting things together and threatening to be the magician his team needed. A couple of wild shots though.
Bela 6.5
Looked a danger at times in the first half - but didn't get many opportunities to go at the defence in the second.
George 6
Worked hard and with a little more confidence might have caused Spurs a few problems.
Substitutes
Bailey (for Lakin, 66) 6 - neat enough, out of position
Reid (for George, 66) 5 - not really involved
Miller (for Bela, 80) N/A
Medina (for Sunjic, 81) N/A
Boyd-Munce (for Crowley, 86) N/A
Not used: Jeacock, Seddon, Bajrami, Dacres-Cogley, Roberts, Davis


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Arsenal transfer development opens up a perfect opportunity for Aston Villa

An opportunity has arisen for Aston Villa to make a splash in the transfer window - and a high profile target is available for a cheap deal .
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is now available for transfer thanks to an emerging contract battle and the return of Arsenal number one Bernd Leno from injury .
According to Adam Crafton of The Athletic , Martinez will be allowed to leave the Gunners early - and with two years remaining on a reported £20,000 deal , could walk away to new horizons and a starting berth .
Sign up for our Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the top of the page or click here Initially , it was believed that Martinez would attract around £20 million in transfer fees - however , Crafton 's report states that the goalkeeper believes a low fee - under £10 million - could be enough to secure his departure .
Now , a report from the Independent states that Villa are preparing an opening offer for the Gunners keeper .
Yes , it 's that buzzword of 'preparing a bid ' , but you ca n't send one out to a club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right ?
It 'd be the right move .
At the level Villa are now at , you have to seek marginal improvements to make gains .
Dean Smith said it best himself earlier this month when he identified that they 'd need to move 'small margins ' to gain an extra 0.4 points or so a game ( on average ) .
Instead of heading for the boom or bust route , it makes sense to seek smaller and cheaper improvements when the opportunity arises .
This is why you 'll see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swift , Matty Cash - and yes - Martinez than perhaps the bigger moves , like Ollie Watkins and Odsonne Edouard right now .
While Villa need a striker , it was always going to take a lot of time and a lot of money to complete that type of deal .
On the other hand , situations have simply unfolded where good players in other areas have simply become available for a good price .
Consider the opportunity cost - not the actual cost - as well .
If Swift , Cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve the quality of a squad competing directly against Villa .
If all three move to Villa , it will cost the club around £40 million , or just under half their budget .
It will give them three good players who improve tactical flexibility in terms of squad options as well as upping the general quality of the squad .
There will still be around £60 million left for bigger deals .
The three emerging links - and bids - make perfect sense for Villa to capitalise on .
Letting them go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They are three players who can contribute , are n't overvalued and can likely be resold for profit .
It 's a good opportunity , and the value apparent outweighs the risks .
Martinez at first glance can seem like an odd choice , and perhaps a luxury buy .
The argument exists that Tom Heaton is still a Villa player - and while this is true , the club will play matches without Heaton .
The player is one of the better goalkeepers in the Premier League and an England international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game this season due to his unfortunate injury in the previous campaign .
So , technically , one could say that Villa do n't need a goalkeeper .
That 's true .
If that goalkeeper is going to cost over £20 million , Villa do n't need a goalkeeper .
But if that goalkeeper was available for £10 million , or £15 million , then maybe it should be considered .
Especially so if that goalkeeper is someone like Martinez , who did n't just display good ability during his stint at Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability .
He showed such signs at Reading , Wolves and Arsenal .
He has played fewer than twenty games in total for each side .
Reading fans still speak of him highly - and Villa fans should know him well , for the keeper single-handedly stopped them from winning a tightly-contested game in 2019 .
Martinez has had to bide his time , and this is - finally - his year .
He should n't be available for such a little fee .
That alone should set Villa 's pen hand on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made .
Dean Henderson sits as an example as a great goalkeeper that may not play many games in the top-tier this season as he sits behind David De Gea .
That is true for Tom Heaton as well , should be take a backseat .
It 's also true for Martinez .
Two of those names might be playing for Villa next season .
Two solid goalkeepers , pushing each other to greater heights as part of a professional and passionate pack of keepers under the gaze of Neil Cutler and Dean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Villa could have those two competing , or could simply sit back and allow Martinez to start elsewhere .
Do you want the best for each and every position , or do you allow other clubs to capitalise on opening opportunities while you do 'what 's right ' and wait .
Heaton is a strong character .
He will never shy away from a challenge , and there 's a number of players at Villa exactly like that .
Signing a new goalkeeper to start is n't an offence against Heaton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best man wins , and Villa 's future at the position is set in stone .
Martinez is starting today for the Gunners in the Community Shield against Liverpool .
Ideally , that should be the last game he plays in an Arsenal shirt .

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An opportunity has arisen for Aston Villa to make a splash in the transfer window - and a high profile target is available for a cheap deal.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is now available for transfer thanks to an emerging contract battle and the return of Arsenal number one Bernd Leno from injury.
According to Adam Crafton of The Athletic, Martinez will be allowed to leave the Gunners early - and with two years remaining on a reported £20,000 deal, could walk away to new horizons and a starting berth.
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Initially, it was believed that Martinez would attract around £20 million in transfer fees - however, Crafton's report states that the goalkeeper believes a low fee - under £10 million - could be enough to secure his departure.
Now, a report from the Independent states that Villa are preparing an opening offer for the Gunners keeper.
That's a move Villa must make.
Yes, it's that buzzword of 'preparing a bid', but you can't send one out to a club if you don't prepare it - right?
It'd be the right move. At the level Villa are now at, you have to seek marginal improvements to make gains. Dean Smith said it best himself earlier this month when he identified that they'd need to move 'small margins' to gain an extra 0.4 points or so a game (on average). Instead of heading for the boom or bust route, it makes sense to seek smaller and cheaper improvements when the opportunity arises.
This is why you'll see more of bids for players like John Swift, Matty Cash - and yes - Martinez than perhaps the bigger moves, like Ollie Watkins and Odsonne Edouard right now.
While Villa need a striker, it was always going to take a lot of time and a lot of money to complete that type of deal. On the other hand, situations have simply unfolded where good players in other areas have simply become available for a good price.
Consider the opportunity cost - not the actual cost - as well. If Swift, Cash and Martinez move elsewhere, they likely improve the quality of a squad competing directly against Villa. If all three move to Villa, it will cost the club around £40 million, or just under half their budget. It will give them three good players who improve tactical flexibility in terms of squad options as well as upping the general quality of the squad. There will still be around £60 million left for bigger deals.
The three emerging links - and bids - make perfect sense for Villa to capitalise on. Letting them go elsewhere could be damaging, or expensive. They are three players who can contribute, aren't overvalued and can likely be resold for profit. It's a good opportunity, and the value apparent outweighs the risks.
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Martinez at first glance can seem like an odd choice, and perhaps a luxury buy.
The argument exists that Tom Heaton is still a Villa player - and while this is true, the club will play matches without Heaton. The player is one of the better goalkeepers in the Premier League and an England international, but he will not play every game this season due to his unfortunate injury in the previous campaign.
So, technically, one could say that Villa don't need a goalkeeper. That's true. If that goalkeeper is going to cost over £20 million, Villa don't need a goalkeeper.
But if that goalkeeper was available for £10 million, or £15 million, then maybe it should be considered.
Especially so if that goalkeeper is someone like Martinez, who didn't just display good ability during his stint at Arsenal post-lockdown, he showed signs of elite ability.
He showed such signs at Reading, Wolves and Arsenal. He has played fewer than twenty games in total for each side. Reading fans still speak of him highly - and Villa fans should know him well, for the keeper single-handedly stopped them from winning a tightly-contested game in 2019.
Martinez has had to bide his time, and this is - finally - his year.
He shouldn't be available for such a little fee. That alone should set Villa's pen hand on fire - that deal sheet should already made.
Dean Henderson sits as an example as a great goalkeeper that may not play many games in the top-tier this season as he sits behind David De Gea. That is true for Tom Heaton as well, should be take a backseat. It's also true for Martinez.
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Two of those names might be playing for Villa next season. Two solid goalkeepers, pushing each other to greater heights as part of a professional and passionate pack of keepers under the gaze of Neil Cutler and Dean Smith.
Think of it this way. The Villa could have those two competing, or could simply sit back and allow Martinez to start elsewhere. Do you want the best for each and every position, or do you allow other clubs to capitalise on opening opportunities while you do 'what's right' and wait.
Heaton is a strong character. He will never shy away from a challenge, and there's a number of players at Villa exactly like that. Signing a new goalkeeper to start isn't an offence against Heaton, it's a boost. The best man wins, and Villa's future at the position is set in stone.
Martinez is starting today for the Gunners in the Community Shield against Liverpool. Ideally, that should be the last game he plays in an Arsenal shirt.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Tottenham 1 Birmingham City 0 report and pictures

The Dutch winger lasered home from outside the box to break a deadlock that had held for 89 competitive minutes .
Despite that minor set-back boss Aitor Karanka will be pleased with the discipline and commitment of his team which locked secure for virtually the entire game .
Blues looked solid for the first half , without causing Joe Hart in the Tottenham goal too many issues .
Indeed the only real save of note came from new signing Andres Prieto who was pressed into action in the 39th minute .
George Friend made an error playing across his box @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in on the Blues ’ goal .
Prieto raced out to charge down .
Up the other end Dan Crowley knitted the visitors ’ fleeting attacks together well but without ever opening Spurs up .
Crowley had a volley from the D charged down midway through the first period and Jeremie Bela dragged wide a 36th minute shot from outside the box , as a route to goal seemed to be opening up .
Spurs brought on four senior players at the break , Hugo Lloris , Ben Davies , Dele Alli and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the restart the latter sent over an early cross from the right which just eluded Alli in the middle .
Crowley had a snapshot on the hour after dispossessing Moussa Sissoko but drove wildly over .
Spurs ’ clearest opening of the second period came when Son squared the ball in the box for Sessegnon to race up .
The youngster side-footed high into the side-netting when he should have gone across goal before Bergwijn then found the net .

A Steven Bergwijn goal 30 seconds from time gave Tottenham Hotspur a pre-season victory over Birmingham City.
The Dutch winger lasered home from outside the box to break a deadlock that had held for 89 competitive minutes.
Despite that minor set-back boss Aitor Karanka will be pleased with the discipline and commitment of his team which locked secure for virtually the entire game.
Blues looked solid for the first half, without causing Joe Hart in the Tottenham goal too many issues.
Indeed the only real save of note came from new signing Andres Prieto who was pressed into action in the 39th minute.
George Friend made an error playing across his box allowing Ryan Sessegnon to intercept and close in on the Blues’ goal.
Prieto raced out to charge down.
Up the other end Dan Crowley knitted the visitors’ fleeting attacks together well but without ever opening Spurs up.
Crowley had a volley from the D charged down midway through the first period and Jeremie Bela dragged wide a 36th minute shot from outside the box, as a route to goal seemed to be opening up.
Spurs brought on four senior players at the break, Hugo Lloris, Ben Davies, Dele Alli and Bergwijn and upped their tempo.
Soon after the restart the latter sent over an early cross from the right which just eluded Alli in the middle.
Crowley had a snapshot on the hour after dispossessing Moussa Sissoko but drove wildly over.
Spurs’ clearest opening of the second period came when Son squared the ball in the box for Sessegnon to race up.
The youngster side-footed high into the side-netting when he should have gone across goal before Bergwijn then found the net.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Family-of-seven left homeless days before their kids are due to return to school

A family of seven have been left homeless days before the kids are due to return to school .
The Khamisi family were moved into a local authority house in Cleethorpes in February after they say complications with their housing benefit meant they had to leave their privately-rented home .
But they say they have had to leave following complaints about noise reports Grimsby Live .
Nadia , 14 , Sonia , 13 , Joseph , 12 , Sofia , 9 , and five-year-old Orlando are living in one room with their parents Ashkan and Sandra Khamisi at the home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left without a roof over their heads .
But most of the family 's belongings are still at their previous property - including everything the children need for school .
In an interview with Grimsby Live Mr Khamisi said : `` The kids all go back to school on September 3 .
Thankfully , they go to schools in the local area , so we do n't have to travel far at the moment .
`` But we have lost everything for the kids in the house on Taylor Street , so we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from scratch . ''
A neighbour there repeatedly reported them over noise issues and there were regular visits from the police and council .
Mr Khamisi said : `` It was not a good place for us , we had the police on our doorstep almost every day because the neighbour was reporting us to try and get rid of us , saying our kids were at risk and we were making too much noise .
`` My daughter plays the piano and she has a small keyboard , and she practiced on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had someone come to the door saying we were being too loud .
`` I think the neighbour was just fed up of families constantly coming and going .
I understand , I would be fed up too , but we were n't being loud and we were looking after our children .
The house was mostly unfurnished so we had nothing to play loud music from . ''
The family were unable to search for a new home due to the lockdown and were offered an alternative one by North East Lincolnshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in communication ' they were deemed to have turned it down , and were told they would no longer receive help or accommodation after a week in a bed and breakfast .
The 36-year-old dad told GrimsbyLive : `` The council arrived at our house one day and said that our time in the house was up and we had to leave .
A lot of our things are still there .
They said that we had turned down a house when that is n't the case , we were a bit hesitant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to view it but nobody turned up to let her in and we could n't get through to anybody on the phone .
`` Because of this , we were served an eviction notice and we were put up in a B & B for the week .
After the week was up , we were told that we would not be receiving any more help and had to find our own place to live . ''
He and his wife Sandra Khamisi , also claim they were also told that they if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their children 's heads they would be taken off them .
The family is currently staying at a friend 's house for the short term .
Mr Khamisi who is unable to work due to injuries suffered in a car crash two years ago , admits he could have handled the situation better , but says he was suffering from the stress of it all .
The former chef said : `` The whole situation made me very depressed ... '' I think the council officers think I 'm loud and rude to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got very frustrated through it all , and I did not handle the stress very well .
`` All I was doing was trying to look after my family .
I have been a hard worker and a tax payer all of my life , and I feel like we have been failed .
`` If I could work I would . ''
He said a problem with housing benefit - which has now been resolved - meant they were unable to pay their rent at their original home .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could only wait for so long , and we had to find somewhere else to live , '' he explained .
The family were then officially homeless , and North East Lincolnshire Council moved them into their last property A spokesperson for North East Lincolnshire Council said : `` We not only have a duty but really want to help people who find themselves homeless and will offer what support we can , however if this help is not accepted there is little else we can do . ''

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A family of seven have been left homeless days before the kids are due to return to school.
The Khamisi family were moved into a local authority house in Cleethorpes in February after they say complications with their housing benefit meant they had to leave their privately-rented home.
But they say they have had to leave following complaints about noise reports Grimsby Live.
Nadia, 14, Sonia, 13, Joseph, 12, Sofia, 9, and five-year-old Orlando are living in one room with their parents Ashkan and Sandra Khamisi at the home of a family friend - after being left without a roof over their heads.
But most of the family's belongings are still at their previous property - including everything the children need for school.
In an interview with Grimsby Live Mr Khamisi said: "The kids all go back to school on September 3. Thankfully, they go to schools in the local area, so we don't have to travel far at the moment.
"But we have lost everything for the kids in the house on Taylor Street, so we are having to get everything for them from scratch."
A neighbour there repeatedly reported them over noise issues and there were regular visits from the police and council.
Mr Khamisi said: "It was not a good place for us, we had the police on our doorstep almost every day because the neighbour was reporting us to try and get rid of us, saying our kids were at risk and we were making too much noise.
(Image: Jon Corken/Grimsby Live)
"My daughter plays the piano and she has a small keyboard, and she practiced on the lowest volume possible and we still had someone come to the door saying we were being too loud.
"I think the neighbour was just fed up of families constantly coming and going. I understand, I would be fed up too, but we weren't being loud and we were looking after our children. The house was mostly unfurnished so we had nothing to play loud music from."
The family were unable to search for a new home due to the lockdown and were offered an alternative one by North East Lincolnshire Council, but due to a 'breakdown in communication' they were deemed to have turned it down, and were told they would no longer receive help or accommodation after a week in a bed and breakfast.
The 36-year-old dad told GrimsbyLive: "The council arrived at our house one day and said that our time in the house was up and we had to leave. A lot of our things are still there. They said that we had turned down a house when that isn't the case, we were a bit hesitant because of the area. Sandra went to view it but nobody turned up to let her in and we couldn't get through to anybody on the phone.
"Because of this, we were served an eviction notice and we were put up in a B&B for the week. After the week was up, we were told that we would not be receiving any more help and had to find our own place to live."
(Image: Jon Corken/Grimsby Live)
He and his wife Sandra Khamisi, also claim they were also told that they if they could not put a roof over their children's heads they would be taken off them.
The family is currently staying at a friend's house for the short term.
Mr Khamisi who is unable to work due to injuries suffered in a car crash two years ago, admits he could have handled the situation better, but says he was suffering from the stress of it all.
The former chef said: "The whole situation made me very depressed...
"I think the council officers think I'm loud and rude to them because of everything that happened. I got very frustrated through it all, and I did not handle the stress very well.
"All I was doing was trying to look after my family. I have been a hard worker and a tax payer all of my life, and I feel like we have been failed.
"If I could work I would."
He said a problem with housing benefit - which has now been resolved - meant they were unable to pay their rent at their original home.
"The landlord was waiting for the money but he could only wait for so long, and we had to find somewhere else to live," he explained.
The family were then officially homeless, and North East Lincolnshire Council moved them into their last property
A spokesperson for North East Lincolnshire Council said: "We not only have a duty but really want to help people who find themselves homeless and will offer what support we can, however if this help is not accepted there is little else we can do."


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Drugs discovered during crime blitz as residents call for help

A hoard of cannabis has been seized and a man was arrested following a blitz on crime in the Black Country .
West Midlands Police said they searched for weapons , located drugs and even locked someone up during the day of action on Thursday , August 27 .
Cops say it was in response to residents ' concerns and worry in and around Halesowen .
Following some intelligence , cannabis and drug paraphernalia were recovered from an address in Drews Holloway .
Enquiries are on-going around this , a spokesman confirmed .
A knife arch near the town 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snare anyone carrying an illegal weapon .
A police dog was also on hand to sniff out anyone believed to be carrying drugs .
Searches were conducted in open spaces to ensure the area was safe from weapons and a speedwatch group in Halesowen North caught 26 speeders .
A 32-year-old man was arrested for failing to appear at court on suspicion of assault .
The day of action involved teams from other areas of the force , our fantastic Street Watch volunteers , and other partners including Halesowen BID and National Express @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Halesowen neighbourhood team , said : `` The focus of the day was to tackle the use of drugs , knife crime and further speak with our communities .
`` We want people to feel safe in Halesowen hopefully reassure them we are doing all we can to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour . ''

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A hoard of cannabis has been seized and a man was arrested following a blitz on crime in the Black Country.
West Midlands Police said they searched for weapons, located drugs and even locked someone up during the day of action on Thursday, August 27.
Cops say it was in response to residents' concerns and worry in and around Halesowen.
Following some intelligence, cannabis and drug paraphernalia were recovered from an address in Drews Holloway.
Enquiries are on-going around this, a spokesman confirmed.
A knife arch near the town's bus station was also set up to snare anyone carrying an illegal weapon. A police dog was also on hand to sniff out anyone believed to be carrying drugs.
Searches were conducted in open spaces to ensure the area was safe from weapons and a speedwatch group in Halesowen North caught 26 speeders.
A 32-year-old man was arrested for failing to appear at court on suspicion of assault.
The day of action involved teams from other areas of the force, our fantastic Street Watch volunteers, and other partners including Halesowen BID and National Express.
Sergeant Jenni Griffin, from the Halesowen neighbourhood team, said: "The focus of the day was to tackle the use of drugs, knife crime and further speak with our communities.
"We want people to feel safe in Halesowen hopefully reassure them we are doing all we can to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour."


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Families shock as 'speeding' car careers through wall on 20mph road

A homeowner has spoken of their lucky escape after a 'speeding ' car careered off a Birmingham road and obliterated their driveway wall .
Kate Charlton told BirminghamLive that silver Toyota Yaris , which was carrying four lads , left the 20mph carriageway and ploughed through their brickwork just before 7pm on Friday , August 28 .
The Billesley Lane resident said the motor struck the wall so hard that it threw bricks all the way down the drive – hitting the house .
You can see the damage in the video above .
`` My daughter was in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was an almighty bang , ” Ms Charlton said .
`` The car was travelling at such a speed the bricks from the wall were pushed across the drive hitting the house and the front door .
`` Thankfully no one was walking , running or cycling past or pushing a pram at that time – or it could have been very different .
`` Also , luckily , our car wasn ’ t parked on the drive behind the wall , where it normally sits , otherwise it would have been pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now called for traffic calming measures to be introduced following the dramatic smash , which saw the car ’ s bumper ripped clean off .
`` We live close to Moseley Tennis Club and people regularly cycle , walk and run on this road and on Saturday and early evenings this road is busy with people going to the club .
`` Speeding cars are a daily occurrence on this road - early in the morning , during the day , and particularly in the evening - there are no traffic calming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road is wide at the Wake Green junction and encourages cars to overtake .
`` This road is already dangerous and is becoming increasingly dangerous with the council ’ s plans to push more traffic down this road it will only make it worse . ''
The frustrated resident has said she has spoken to Councillor Straker Welds who is currently working with the council on the issue .
Pictures from the crash site – which were sent to our reporter – shows brickwork strewn across the pavement following the smash .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also urged eyewitnesses with information to come forward in regards to the smash .
The driver of the vehicle is said to have stayed at the scene and the family are waiting on insurance details .

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A homeowner has spoken of their lucky escape after a 'speeding' car careered off a Birmingham road and obliterated their driveway wall.
Kate Charlton told BirminghamLive that silver Toyota Yaris, which was carrying four lads, left the 20mph carriageway and ploughed through their brickwork just before 7pm on Friday, August 28.
The Billesley Lane resident said the motor struck the wall so hard that it threw bricks all the way down the drive – hitting the house. You can see the damage in the video above.
"My daughter was in the house at the time and said there was an almighty bang,” Ms Charlton said. "The car was travelling at such a speed the bricks from the wall were pushed across the drive hitting the house and the front door.
"Thankfully no one was walking, running or cycling past or pushing a pram at that time – or it could have been very different.
"Also, luckily, our car wasn’t parked on the drive behind the wall, where it normally sits, otherwise it would have been pushed into the house."
The homeowner has now called for traffic calming measures to be introduced following the dramatic smash, which saw the car’s bumper ripped clean off.
"We live close to Moseley Tennis Club and people regularly cycle, walk and run on this road and on Saturday and early evenings this road is busy with people going to the club.
"Speeding cars are a daily occurrence on this road - early in the morning, during the day, and particularly in the evening - there are no traffic calming measures that have any impact and because the road is wide at the Wake Green junction and encourages cars to overtake.
"This road is already dangerous and is becoming increasingly dangerous with the council’s plans to push more traffic down this road it will only make it worse."
The frustrated resident has said she has spoken to Councillor Straker Welds who is currently working with the council on the issue.
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Pictures from the crash site – which were sent to our reporter – shows brickwork strewn across the pavement following the smash.
Another family member, Sophie, has also urged eyewitnesses with information to come forward in regards to the smash.
The driver of the vehicle is said to have stayed at the scene and the family are waiting on insurance details.