birminghammail--2020-08-01--Donald Trump says he will ban TikTok video app in USA - here's why

US President Donald Trump said he will take action to ban TikTok , a popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns .
He told reporters on Air Force One as he returned from Florida : `` As far as TikTok is concerned , we 're banning them from the United States .
The number of American users is estimated to be 80 million a month , according to analysts .
The president said he could use emergency economic powers or an executive order to enforce the action , insisting , `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's going to be signed tomorrow ( August 1 ) . ''
Reports by Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal citing anonymous sources said the administration could soon announce a decision ordering ByteDance to divest its ownership in TikTok .
The move comes after Joe Biden 's presidential campaign banned staff from using the Chinese video sharing app , citing security and privacy concerns .
In a memo , Biden 's general counsel Dana Remus ordered employees to delete TikTok from their personal and work phones , and to 'refrain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There have been reports of US tech giants and financial firms being interested in buying or investing in TikTok as the Trump administration sets its sights on the app .
The New York Times and Fox Business , citing an unidentified source , reported Microsoft is in talks to buy TikTok .
Microsoft declined to comment .
TikTok issued a statement Friday saying that , `` While we do not comment on rumors or speculation , we are confident in the long-term success of TikTok . ''
ByteDance launched TikTok in 2017 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular with teens in the US and Europe , and combined the two .
A twin service , Douyin , is available for Chinese users .
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer said the attacks were `` disguised as patriotism and designed to put an end to our very presence in the US . ''
He said : `` We are not political , we do not accept political advertising and have no agenda -- our only objective is to remain a vibrant , dynamic platform for everyone to enjoy .
`` TikTok has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the enemy . ''
TikTok 's fun , goofy videos and ease of use has made it immensely popular , and US tech giants like Facebook and Snapchat see it as a competitive threat .
But its Chinese ownership has raised concerns about the censorship of videos , including those critical of the Chinese government , and the potential for sharing user data with Chinese officials .
Users of the service post videos of themselves , with some of the clips watched more than 10 million times .
Each TikTok video is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Most are set to music , often showing the user dancing , doing a trick , or lip-syncing .

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US President Donald Trump said he will take action to ban TikTok, a popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.
He told reporters on Air Force One as he returned from Florida: "As far as TikTok is concerned, we're banning them from the United States.
The number of American users is estimated to be 80 million a month, according to analysts.
The president said he could use emergency economic powers or an executive order to enforce the action, insisting, "I have that authority" before adding: "It's going to be signed tomorrow (August 1)."
Reports by Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal citing anonymous sources said the administration could soon announce a decision ordering ByteDance to divest its ownership in TikTok.
The move comes after Joe Biden's presidential campaign banned staff from using the Chinese video sharing app, citing security and privacy concerns.
In a memo, Biden's general counsel Dana Remus ordered employees to delete TikTok from their personal and work phones, and to 'refrain from downloading and using TikTok,'
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There have been reports of US tech giants and financial firms being interested in buying or investing in TikTok as the Trump administration sets its sights on the app.
The New York Times and Fox Business, citing an unidentified source, reported Microsoft is in talks to buy TikTok. Microsoft declined to comment.
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TikTok issued a statement Friday saying that, "While we do not comment on rumors or speculation, we are confident in the long-term success of TikTok."
ByteDance launched TikTok in 2017, then bought Musical.ly, a video service popular with teens in the US and Europe, and combined the two. A twin service, Douyin, is available for Chinese users.
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer said the attacks were "disguised as patriotism and designed to put an end to our very presence in the US."
He said: "We are not political, we do not accept political advertising and have no agenda -- our only objective is to remain a vibrant, dynamic platform for everyone to enjoy.
"TikTok has become the latest target, but we are not the enemy."
TikTok's fun, goofy videos and ease of use has made it immensely popular, and US tech giants like Facebook and Snapchat see it as a competitive threat.
But its Chinese ownership has raised concerns about the censorship of videos, including those critical of the Chinese government, and the potential for sharing user data with Chinese officials.
Users of the service post videos of themselves, with some of the clips watched more than 10 million times.
Each TikTok video is usually 15 to 60 seconds long. Most are set to music, often showing the user dancing, doing a trick, or lip-syncing.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--'Better renew that gym membership' - Aston Villa fans react as new kit released

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to the club 's reveal of the new home strip for the 2020-21 season .
Dean Smith 's men will grace the Premier League for a second season after their final-day heroics at West Ham United last weekend .
And they will do so with a brand new kit and a new shirt sponsor .
Cazoo , a used car dealership who have also signed up to sponsor Premier League rivals Everton , feature on the front of the shirt .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here The strip itself is blue on the shoulders , neck and arms and claret everywhere else with a smart take on the iconic Villa badge .
The shirt is now available for pre-order ahead of its release on August 8 at the club shop .
And fans have had their say after this morning 's big reveal .
`` I like this ! ''
one said .
`` Release the proper kit now , '' said a second .
`` Beautiful , ca n't wait to get my hands on it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definitely prefer this to last season , '' a fourth added .
`` Better renew that gym membership , '' said a fifth fan while another added : `` Ca n't wait to buy that and it not fit me . ''

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to the club's reveal of the new home strip for the 2020-21 season.
Dean Smith's men will grace the Premier League for a second season after their final-day heroics at West Ham United last weekend.
And they will do so with a brand new kit and a new shirt sponsor.
Cazoo, a used car dealership who have also signed up to sponsor Premier League rivals Everton, feature on the front of the shirt.
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here
The strip itself is blue on the shoulders, neck and arms and claret everywhere else with a smart take on the iconic Villa badge.
The shirt is now available for pre-order ahead of its release on August 8 at the club shop.
And fans have had their say after this morning's big reveal.
"I like this!" one said.
"Release the proper kit now," said a second.
"Beautiful, can't wait to get my hands on it," a third said.
"I definitely prefer this to last season," a fourth added.
"Better renew that gym membership," said a fifth fan while another added: "Can't wait to buy that and it not fit me."


birminghammail--2020-08-01--York Road in Kings Heath weeks before pedestrianisation

Plans have been announced that York Road in Kings Heath will be pedestrianised before the end of August .
Kings @ @ @ @ @ be divided up into four cells called Low Traffic Neighbourhoods .
They will each contain @ @ @ @ @ filters '' to restrict traffic while allowing cyclists and pedestrians to have priority .
Exactly @ @ @ @ @ were posted online on Friday , July 24 we conducted a series of Facebook Live @ @ @ @ @ residents who ca n't wait for the six-month trial to begin .

York Road in Kings Heath weeks before pedestrianisation
Plans have been announced that York Road in Kings Heath will be pedestrianised before the end of August. Kings Heath is also going to be divided up into four cells called Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. They will each contain a series of "modal filters" to restrict traffic while allowing cyclists and pedestrians to have priority. Exactly a week after the plans were posted online on Friday, July 24 we conducted a series of Facebook Live interviews on the road with residents who can't wait for the six-month trial to begin.
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birminghammail--2020-08-01--Watch Kings Heath residents give verdicts on sudden York Road traffic plans

Kings Heath residents backing the council 's traffic plans for the area joined a BirminghamLive Facebook Live broadcast on York Road to voice their opinions about the scheme .
You can watch them in action in the above video and read more of their comments below about the need to flush out the area 's dangerous `` rat runners . ''
You can see the entire 20-minute film here on our BirminghamLive Facebook page And here 's the link to see our gallery of photographs from the day of our visit - conducted on the hottest day of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to illustrate the benefits of having a pavement cafe culture .
Even though the scheme is due to come into effect by the end of August , the plans were only announced by the city council on Friday , July 24 when a series of maps was published online showing how the area was going to be divided up into four 'cells ' .
Each Low Traffic Neighbourhood ( LTN ) would have a number of restricted access measures installed on some of its internal side streets to stop drivers from using the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicular access might be denied in one or both directions at these points - many of which are on side streets leading to and from the High Street - pedestrians and cyclists would be able to pass through in either direction .
Some traders told BirminghamLive earlier in the week predicted that the move could be a `` horror story '' that would turn Kings Heath into a `` ghost town Another group contacted us to say they wanted to share a positive vision for the area , even though some admitted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roads around each cell that would be annoying for the people living there .
As we began to set up our broadcast , two motorists with 'look at me ' noisy exhausts drove down York Road at speed even though young children were among those using the pavements .
And that , for the people I was about to talk to outside of The Juke craft beer bar , was indicative of the very reason why they supported the plans , even though Birmingham City Council wo n't be offering the usual level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impose them before the end of August .
The council insists the scheme is a six-month trial and one that can be modified during the test as well as afterwards should the test be turned into permanent features .
An even more restrictive scheme , affecting 13 side streets leading directly on to Lozells Road , has also been outlined for Lozells on the other side of the city .
Castle Vale and Bournville will also see 'modal filter ' changes on a smaller scale .
Lisa Trickett , the local Labour councillor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BirminghamLive this week that the 'Places and People ' programme would enable some of the pieces to be moved around `` like a chessboard . ''
The thorny issue of Kings Heath High Street pollution was the subject of a BBC2 documentary in January , 2018 .
Interest in the new plans is such that our tea-time FacebookLive broadcast was watched by 125,000 people before midnight - five times the local population .
Thomas Mee , who will celebrate the second anniversary of running The Juke craft beer bar on Monday , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be great for business .
`` We have proved over the last two years that we are ready for something like this to happen .
`` There is a lot of very unnecessary traffic that comes up and down the road .
`` There can a lot of cars absolutely belting down the road but I think all of the businesses will be benefit with increased footfall .
I just do n't see a negative to it .
`` A lot of people have complained about it , but it is only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't go well then we can reassess , but for the time being then I think it is great for Kings Heath . ''
Local resident Peter Edwards said : `` This area speaks for itself .
What I 'm more excited about is the proposal to block off some of the roads .
`` There has been a misconception about that with people thinking they will not be able to get to their houses .
`` They will but it will just stop people rat running and speeding .
`` What any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is speeding , rat running and inconsiderate parking and one of the only positive things that came out of Covid was that we kind of reclaimed our streets a little bit .
`` You would walk down the street and see families cycling and unfortunately that 's already gone .
`` Kings Heath has illegal levels of air pollution and 25 per cent of car journeys in Birmingham are less than one mile .
`` I live on one side of the High Street and some of my family on the other side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mile and sometimes I drive because it 's more convenient .
`` This will make it less convenient but safer to walk or cycle , so I 'm an example of how some of this traffic will be taken away .
`` Some residents think there will be more traffic going down their roads and I think that 's a genuine concern , but studies elsewhere have shown that traffic evaporates .
`` Those journeys I 've just described will go and we will reclaim our streets so that people can walk or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredibly positive for air quality and this wonderful community . ''
Sue Hyde said : `` I 'm very in favour of the whole thing .
I think closing York Road is a brilliant idea and would encourage people to use the restaurants and things and I think it would benefit the whole high street because if people come here they will be walking and seeing other places .
`` You never drive down the High Street and say I 'm going to buy that pair of shoes .
You have to walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locally and admit I sometimes use the car because it 's fairly easy to do , but if I 've got to go a long way round to get there I 'm ore likely to walk , I 'm more likely to see things and make the environment better .
Husband Martin said : `` You will be able to walk round and it will feel good , rather than having to squeeze into little parts of the road .
`` It can be a nice area for people of all ages .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not like the council is not trying to invent something that 's not already here .
`` We 've got a really great mix of independent stores , lots of retail , but also restaurants , cafes , bars .
`` The idea of not having traffic interfering with that and creating a proper social space that can be used during the day time and farmers markets , that kind of thing , I just think it would be fantastic for the area .
`` I think all of the retail in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make Kings Heath a more pleasant place to come with much greater footfall .
`` I really hope the council prioritise pedestrians cyclists and over traffic and if it does inconvenience motorists that then changes patterns of behaviour .
`` The railway station is opening soon and we are really hoping that is going to have impact on how people travel , commute and shop . ''
Wife Sarah said : `` It 's an exciting prospect having this area pedestrianised .
I 'd like to see more trees , a bit more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If it lasts six months , add more trees ! ''
`` Because delivery lorries still need to get down , I 'd plant the trees on the edges of pavement as they would normally be . ''
Mike Smith ( not the DJ ) said : `` I 'm a local resident and an advocate of the scheme .
`` We need the traffic calmed and we need to bring people into the area in a safe and healthy environment to make this a really good place to live and work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come down the side roads and the angst it causes pedestrians and residents is an issue .
`` Kings Heath is often cited as the busiest High Street in Europe and what we need to do is to think about how we actually use that traffic .
`` With the local station coming back and parking for that could actually help to alleviate what is an increasing issue . ''
+ Measures to introduce social distancing in Stirchley are also being introduced .
To comment on that plan or any of the proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vale , Lozells or Bournville , click here for the city council 's special site .
Tom Fellows .
who has run Black Market Barbers for four years , said : `` This is a community area , but there 's a child 's shoe shop there , a sweet shop there and people keep whacking their turbos ( cars ) up and down here as fast as they possibly can all the time .
`` So even if it 's just a safety issue , that 's what we are looking forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will benefit from it spilling on to the street and giving more of a European and Mediterranean atmosphere .
`` It will be great for the community and great for Kings Heath as an up-and-coming area in Birmingham .
`` That 's what we want especially with the pandemic .
`` The situation has changed and we have to move with it and the city centre needs to do that as well as what we are doing here . ''

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Kings Heath residents backing the council's traffic plans for the area joined a BirminghamLive Facebook Live broadcast on York Road to voice their opinions about the scheme.
You can watch them in action in the above video and read more of their comments below about the need to flush out the area's dangerous "rat runners."
You can see the entire 20-minute film here on our BirminghamLive Facebook page
And here's the link to see our gallery of photographs from the day of our visit - conducted on the hottest day of the year which was perfect for those in favour to illustrate the benefits of having a pavement cafe culture.
Even though the scheme is due to come into effect by the end of August, the plans were only announced by the city council on Friday, July 24 when a series of maps was published online showing how the area was going to be divided up into four 'cells'.
Each Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) would have a number of restricted access measures installed on some of its internal side streets to stop drivers from using the area as rat runs.
But while vehicular access might be denied in one or both directions at these points - many of which are on side streets leading to and from the High Street - pedestrians and cyclists would be able to pass through in either direction.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Some traders told BirminghamLive earlier in the week predicted that the move could be a "horror story" that would turn Kings Heath into a "ghost town
Another group contacted us to say they wanted to share a positive vision for the area, even though some admitted the measures might push traffic on to other roads around each cell that would be annoying for the people living there.
As we began to set up our broadcast, two motorists with 'look at me' noisy exhausts drove down York Road at speed even though young children were among those using the pavements.
And that, for the people I was about to talk to outside of The Juke craft beer bar, was indicative of the very reason why they supported the plans, even though Birmingham City Council won't be offering the usual level of consultation before using government money to impose them before the end of August .
The council insists the scheme is a six-month trial and one that can be modified during the test as well as afterwards should the test be turned into permanent features.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
An even more restrictive scheme, affecting 13 side streets leading directly on to Lozells Road, has also been outlined for Lozells on the other side of the city.
Castle Vale and Bournville will also see 'modal filter' changes on a smaller scale.
Lisa Trickett, the local Labour councillor for Brandwood and Kings Heath, told BirminghamLive this week that the 'Places and People' programme would enable some of the pieces to be moved around "like a chessboard."
The thorny issue of Kings Heath High Street pollution was the subject of a BBC2 documentary in January, 2018.
Interest in the new plans is such that our tea-time FacebookLive broadcast was watched by 125,000 people before midnight - five times the local population.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
The bar owner
Thomas Mee, who will celebrate the second anniversary of running The Juke craft beer bar on Monday, said: "I think (pedestrianisation) would be great for business.
"We have proved over the last two years that we are ready for something like this to happen.
"There is a lot of very unnecessary traffic that comes up and down the road.
"There can a lot of cars absolutely belting down the road but I think all of the businesses will be benefit with increased footfall. I just don't see a negative to it.
"A lot of people have complained about it, but it is only a trial period and if it doesn't go well then we can reassess, but for the time being then I think it is great for Kings Heath."
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
The keen cyclist
Local resident Peter Edwards said: "This area speaks for itself. What I'm more excited about is the proposal to block off some of the roads.
"There has been a misconception about that with people thinking they will not be able to get to their houses.
"They will but it will just stop people rat running and speeding.
"What any neighbourhood resident group around here talks about is speeding, rat running and inconsiderate parking and one of the only positive things that came out of Covid was that we kind of reclaimed our streets a little bit.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
"You would walk down the street and see families cycling and unfortunately that's already gone.
"Kings Heath has illegal levels of air pollution and 25 per cent of car journeys in Birmingham are less than one mile.
"I live on one side of the High Street and some of my family on the other side. That journey is less than a mile and sometimes I drive because it's more convenient.
"This will make it less convenient but safer to walk or cycle, so I'm an example of how some of this traffic will be taken away.
"Some residents think there will be more traffic going down their roads and I think that's a genuine concern, but studies elsewhere have shown that traffic evaporates.
"Those journeys I've just described will go and we will reclaim our streets so that people can walk or cycle on them.
"This is incredibly positive for air quality and this wonderful community."
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Local couples
Sue Hyde said: "I'm very in favour of the whole thing. I think closing York Road is a brilliant idea and would encourage people to use the restaurants and things and I think it would benefit the whole high street because if people come here they will be walking and seeing other places.
"You never drive down the High Street and say I'm going to buy that pair of shoes. You have to walk past the shop.
"I live locally and admit I sometimes use the car because it's fairly easy to do, but if I've got to go a long way round to get there I'm ore likely to walk, I'm more likely to see things and make the environment better.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Husband Martin said: "You will be able to walk round and it will feel good, rather than having to squeeze into little parts of the road.
"It can be a nice area for people of all ages."
Matt Fitzpatrick said: "It's not like the council is not trying to invent something that's not already here.
"We've got a really great mix of independent stores, lots of retail, but also restaurants, cafes, bars.
"The idea of not having traffic interfering with that and creating a proper social space that can be used during the day time and farmers markets, that kind of thing, I just think it would be fantastic for the area.
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
"I think all of the retail in the area would benefit because it would make Kings Heath a more pleasant place to come with much greater footfall.
"I really hope the council prioritise pedestrians cyclists and over traffic and if it does inconvenience motorists that then changes patterns of behaviour.
"The railway station is opening soon and we are really hoping that is going to have impact on how people travel, commute and shop."
Wife Sarah said: "It's an exciting prospect having this area pedestrianised. I'd like to see more trees, a bit more greenery would add to it as well. If it lasts six months, add more trees!"
"Because delivery lorries still need to get down, I'd plant the trees on the edges of pavement as they would normally be."
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Local resident
Mike Smith (not the DJ) said: "I'm a local resident and an advocate of the scheme.
"We need the traffic calmed and we need to bring people into the area in a safe and healthy environment to make this a really good place to live and work and shop.
"The speed cars come down the side roads and the angst it causes pedestrians and residents is an issue.
"Kings Heath is often cited as the busiest High Street in Europe and what we need to do is to think about how we actually use that traffic.
"With the local station coming back and parking for that could actually help to alleviate what is an increasing issue."
+ Measures to introduce social distancing in Stirchley are also being introduced. To comment on that plan or any of the proposed LTN schemes in Kings Heath, Castle Vale, Lozells or Bournville, click here for the city council's special site.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
The barber
Tom Fellows. who has run Black Market Barbers for four years, said: "This is a community area, but there's a child's shoe shop there, a sweet shop there and people keep whacking their turbos (cars) up and down here as fast as they possibly can all the time.
"So even if it's just a safety issue, that's what we are looking forward to apart from all the businesses that will benefit from it spilling on to the street and giving more of a European and Mediterranean atmosphere.
"It will be great for the community and great for Kings Heath as an up-and-coming area in Birmingham.
"That's what we want especially with the pandemic.
"The situation has changed and we have to move with it and the city centre needs to do that as well as what we are doing here."


birminghammail--2020-08-01--West Brom reveal new away kit ahead of Premier League return

West Brom have unveiled their new away kit ahead of their return to the Premier League .
Having revealed that @ @ @ @ @ classic ‘ barcode ’ design for the 2020-21 home strip , which has been once @ @ @ @ @ , the new away number is also of that design - while Albion will wear @ @ @ @ @ road in the top flight for the first time since 2002-03 .
Indeed the kit @ @ @ @ @ strip worn by Albion ten years even before that , when they secured promotion to @ @ @ @ @ play-off final victory over Port Vale .
Albion dropped the kit on their social media @ @ @ @ @ with Baggies skipper Jake Livermore modelling the new threads , complete with green shorts - @ @ @ @ @ by the club this past season - and yellow socks .
You can check out @ @ @ @ @ new away kit by clicking here .

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West Brom have unveiled their new away kit ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Having revealed that they’ve revived the classic ‘barcode’ design for the 2020-21 home strip, which has been once again produced by manufacturers Puma, the new away number is also of that design - while Albion will wear yellow and green on the road in the top flight for the first time since 2002-03.
Indeed the kit has an air of the strip worn by Albion ten years even before that, when they secured promotion to Division One with a Wembley play-off final victory over Port Vale.
Albion dropped the kit on their social media channels on Saturday morning, with Baggies skipper Jake Livermore modelling the new threads, complete with green shorts - which replace the yellow worn by the club this past season - and yellow socks.
You can check out the full gallery of the new away kit by clicking here.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Aston Villa transfer news and new kit reveal live

Hello and welcome to Saturday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest from Villa Park on Saturday , August 1 , as Dean Smith 's side @ @ @ @ @ their Premier League survival mission .
The players might be away but the club has @ @ @ @ @ Lange as the new sporting director this week following the departure of Jesus Garcia Pitarch @ @ @ @ @ work begins on beefing up Villa 's squad ahead of a second campaign back in @ @ @ @ @ due to start in around six weeks ' time .
And we shall bring you @ @ @ @ @ and views right here on our live blog today .
Follow all the action below @

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Hello and welcome to Saturday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest from Villa Park on Saturday, August 1, as Dean Smith 's side take a well-earned break following their Premier League survival mission.
The players might be away but the club has been busy, appointing Johan Lange as the new sporting director this week following the departure of Jesus Garcia Pitarch earlier this week.
Now work begins on beefing up Villa 's squad ahead of a second campaign back in the top flight that is due to start in around six weeks' time.
And we shall bring you all the latest transfer news and views right here on our live blog today.
Follow all the action below...


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Breaking: Aston Villa reveal new kit for 2020-21 season

Aston Villa have released their new home kit for the upcoming 2020-21 season .
Dean Smith 's men will again @ @ @ @ @ their final-day survival mission at West Ham United last weekend .
And the strip they @ @ @ @ @ has been revealed .
The shirt is once again manufactured by Kappa but with a @ @ @ @ @ a used car dealer who have also joined up with top flight rivals Everton , @ @ @ @ @ as Villa 's new shirt sponsor .
Unsurprisingly the home shirt is , of course @ @ @ @ @ Kappa and Cazoo logos in white .
Claret adorns the torso , back and upper @ @ @ @ @ while the blue detail is on the shoulders and arms , the shirt almost split @ @ @ @ @ .

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Aston Villa have released their new home kit for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
Dean Smith 's men will again grace the Premier League following their final-day survival mission at West Ham United last weekend.
And the strip they will compete in next season has been revealed.
The shirt is once again manufactured by Kappa but with a different sponsor.
Cazoo, a used car dealer who have also joined up with top flight rivals Everton, has replaced betting company W88 as Villa 's new shirt sponsor.
Unsurprisingly the home shirt is, of course, claret and blue with Kappa and Cazoo logos in white.
Claret adorns the torso, back and upper chest parts of the shirt while the blue detail is on the shoulders and arms, the shirt almost split into two regards the colours.
White shorts and blue socks make up Villa's home kit.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Albion academy star tipped for return to England in window

West Brom academy product Adil Nabi is wanted by a host of Championship clubs this summer .
Forward Nabi , @ @ @ @ @ after failing to break into the first-team , has since played for Peterborough United and @ @ @ @ @ , in the last 18 months , been out in Greece playing for OFI - @ @ @ @ @ Samaras is the vice-president .
During that time , Nabi - whose brothers Samir and @ @ @ @ @ Alvechurch respectively - has scored eight goals for OFI and has , as a consequence @ @ @ @ @ back in England , according to Sky Sports .
Among those goals was a stoppage @ @ @ @ @ last season ’ s final round of matches - that last gasp winner in a @ @ @ @ @ s top flight status for another season .
Former U21s boss Jimmy Shan , now @ @ @ @ @ side Solihull Moors , indicated in an interview recently that he believes that Nabi is @ @ @ @ @ to be able to compete at Championship level .

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West Brom academy product Adil Nabi is wanted by a host of Championship clubs this summer.
Forward Nabi, who left Albion in 2016 after failing to break into the first-team, has since played for Peterborough United and Dundee in Scotland but has, in the last 18 months, been out in Greece playing for OFI - where former Albion forward Georgios Samaras is the vice-president.
During that time, Nabi - whose brothers Samir and Rahis play for Kidderminster and Alvechurch respectively - has scored eight goals for OFI and has, as a consequence, attracted interest from clubs back in England, according to Sky Sports.
Among those goals was a stoppage time winner against Platanias in last season’s final round of matches - that last gasp winner in a 3-2 victory secured OFI’s top flight status for another season.
Former U21s boss Jimmy Shan, now the manager of Vanarama Conference side Solihull Moors, indicated in an interview recently that he believes that Nabi is of a good enough ability to be able to compete at Championship level.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Arsenal fans react as Jack Grealish posts cryptic tweet

Arsenal fans are all saying the same thing about Jack Grealish 's cryptic tweet .
The Aston Villa captain took to social media on Thursday and posted a picture of himself celebrating his goal in the 1-1 draw with West Ham United last weekend , a goal that secured survival for his club .
In the picture , he is sticking his fingers in his ears and he posted the snap without any caption .
His message comes after Arsenal became the latest club linked with a move for Grealish .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the page or click here Sky Sports claimed in the week that Mikel Arteta 's side had made their interest known but , as of yet , they have n't followed it up .
Grealish has also been linked with a move to Manchester United but talk of an Old Trafford transfer appears to have cooled .
Now Arsenal fans think they have a real chance of signing Grealish , who could still remain at Villa Park .
They responded to Grealish 's tweet en masse with a screenshot of his celebration at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a 3-2 defeat there in September .
`` Pleasure to play at this place .
My favourite stadium in the Prem , '' the caption read .
`` Make it happen , '' one fan said .
And another fan said : `` Always knew you were a Gooner bro while another said : `` Welcome to your favourite stadium . ''
Grealish scored eight goals and registered six assists in 36 matches in the Premier League in 2019-20 .

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Arsenal fans are all saying the same thing about Jack Grealish's cryptic tweet.
The Aston Villa captain took to social media on Thursday and posted a picture of himself celebrating his goal in the 1-1 draw with West Ham United last weekend, a goal that secured survival for his club.
In the picture, he is sticking his fingers in his ears and he posted the snap without any caption.
His message comes after Arsenal became the latest club linked with a move for Grealish.
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Sky Sports claimed in the week that Mikel Arteta's side had made their interest known but, as of yet, they haven't followed it up.
Grealish has also been linked with a move to Manchester United but talk of an Old Trafford transfer appears to have cooled.
Now Arsenal fans think they have a real chance of signing Grealish, who could still remain at Villa Park.
They responded to Grealish's tweet en masse with a screenshot of his celebration at the Emirates Stadium after Wesley's goal in a 3-2 defeat there in September.
"Pleasure to play at this place. My favourite stadium in the Prem," the caption read.
"Make it happen," one fan said.
"Come home Jack," added another.
A third said: "We’re waiting."
And another fan said: "Always knew you were a Gooner bro while another said: "Welcome to your favourite stadium."
Grealish scored eight goals and registered six assists in 36 matches in the Premier League in 2019-20.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--ADVERTORIAL: Grab the gang and enjoy 50% off at Manjaros with Eat Out to Help Out scheme

It 's been a strange old summer for many school and college leavers with classes going virtual and no time to say bye to your pals .
You may have even missed out on your final prom , meaning there 's lots to catch-up on .
But with GCSEs and A-level results day just around the corner , in August , it 's time to look to the future and celebrate .
And what better way than a sit-down meal with all your closest classmates at Manjaros restaurant in Birmingham ?
Even better , thanks to the government 's new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can enjoy 50 % discount on certain days from August 3 .
Eating out is back and you ca n't beat trying a whole new type of fusion cuisine .
Manjaros offers a variety of dishes blending tasty African and Caribbean flavours - from burgers to mixed grill and 'prawn Rasta rice ' .
The authentic options have been inspired by generations of cooking across Africa and the Caribbean islands and include a sensational zest of spices ; they even have their own secret recipe to bring the food to life .
Only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worthy of their famous `` Manjaros Sauce ” , which is used to season and spice up signature dishes .
It comes in a variety of flavours and spice levels from the very mild alligator peppers to hot bird eye chillies if you 're feeling brave .
You will also be following in some well-known footsteps by eating here as rappers Tinchy Stryder and Tinie Tempah and heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury have all been spotted at the chain .
Brand manager Rafiq Ali said : `` Manjaros has proven itself to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look forward to welcoming new customers as part of the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme .
`` Our restaurants have been built and decorated to give our customers the best dining experience .
We do n't only promise to serve you with the best ingredients but also top-notch service and great ambience . ''
Tell me about the menu Whether you want to feast on a marinated mix grill , nibble on charcoaled chicken skewers or share a pizza with your peers there is so much choice at Manjaros .
The chain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuisines , specialising in chicken , and also serves up its own version of the Teesside parmo .
You can kick off the celebrations with a choice of starters to share including : Caribbean king prawns , toasted nachos , hummus or chicken goujons .
Next , fresh from the grill , check out the Manjaros lamb skewers served with warm pitta bread , steak cut chips and salad .
Or , if you 're treating yourself , maybe the full supreme chicken the restaurant 's twist on the Jamaican tender jerk chicken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Caribbean treat when Plantain is on the sides menu and it 's in good company with spicy rice and onion rings .
Elsewhere you have rice dishes , gourmet burgers , wraps , pasta and pizzas to choose from before cooling off with a choice of frozen desserts from the on-site gelato lounge .
How does the 50 % off work ?
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme is a government initiative to get people back into their favourite restaurants .
It goes live from August 3 and will run until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diners 50 % discount of up to £10 each .
The discount can only be used on food and non-alcoholic drinks that are eaten inside the restaurant and wo n't cover any service charge .
It can be used every Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday between August 3 - 31 .
And the best bit is that as a diner you do n't have to do anything other than turn up and enjoy your food .
The discount at Manjaros will be automatically added to your bill , because it is a participating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that long overdue meet-up now .
Manjaros Restaurant , in Birmingham , can be found at 207 Stratford Road , Sparkhill , B11 1QT .
You can book a table now by calling 0121 772 2631 .
For more information please visit the website .

It's been a strange old summer for many school and college leavers with classes going virtual and no time to say bye to your pals.
You may have even missed out on your final prom, meaning there's lots to catch-up on.
But with GCSEs and A-level results day just around the corner, in August, it's time to look to the future and celebrate.
And what better way than a sit-down meal with all your closest classmates at Manjaros restaurant in Birmingham?
Even better, thanks to the government's new Eat Out to Help Out scheme you can enjoy 50% discount on certain days from August 3.
Why Manjaros?
Eating out is back and you can't beat trying a whole new type of fusion cuisine.
Manjaros offers a variety of dishes blending tasty African and Caribbean flavours - from burgers to mixed grill and 'prawn Rasta rice'.
The authentic options have been inspired by generations of cooking across Africa and the Caribbean islands and include a sensational zest of spices; they even have their own secret recipe to bring the food to life.
Only the finest selection of natural ingredients is worthy of their famous "Manjaros Sauce”, which is used to season and spice up signature dishes. It comes in a variety of flavours and spice levels from the very mild alligator peppers to hot bird eye chillies if you're feeling brave.
You will also be following in some well-known footsteps by eating here as rappers Tinchy Stryder and Tinie Tempah and heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury have all been spotted at the chain.
Brand manager Rafiq Ali said: "Manjaros has proven itself to be a must-visit restaurant in all locations and we look forward to welcoming new customers as part of the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
"Our restaurants have been built and decorated to give our customers the best dining experience. We don't only promise to serve you with the best ingredients but also top-notch service and great ambience."
Tell me about the menu
Whether you want to feast on a marinated mix grill, nibble on charcoaled chicken skewers or share a pizza with your peers there is so much choice at Manjaros.
The chain is known for its spicy fusion of cuisines, specialising in chicken, and also serves up its own version of the Teesside parmo.
You can kick off the celebrations with a choice of starters to share including: Caribbean king prawns, toasted nachos, hummus or chicken goujons.
Next, fresh from the grill, check out the Manjaros lamb skewers served with warm pitta bread, steak cut chips and salad.
Or, if you're treating yourself, maybe the full supreme chicken the restaurant's twist on the Jamaican tender jerk chicken.
You know you're in for a Caribbean treat when Plantain is on the sides menu and it's in good company with spicy rice and onion rings.
Elsewhere you have rice dishes, gourmet burgers, wraps, pasta and pizzas to choose from before cooling off with a choice of frozen desserts from the on-site gelato lounge.
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How does the 50% off work?
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme is a government initiative to get people back into their favourite restaurants.
It goes live from August 3 and will run until the end of the month, giving diners 50% discount of up to £10 each.
The discount can only be used on food and non-alcoholic drinks that are eaten inside the restaurant and won't cover any service charge.
It can be used every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between August 3 - 31.
And the best bit is that as a diner you don't have to do anything other than turn up and enjoy your food. The discount at Manjaros will be automatically added to your bill, because it is a participating restaurant.
Get ahead and start organising that long overdue meet-up now.
Manjaros Restaurant, in Birmingham, can be found at 207 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, B11 1QT.
You can book a table now by calling 0121 772 2631. For more information please visit the website.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Pundit blasts Aston Villa's relegation rivals and issues Dean Smith verdict

Pundit Alex Bruce thinks Aston Villa are right to stick with Dean Smith and has blasted relegated Watford for sacking Nigel Pearson .
Villa secured their Premier League status for another season last weekend with a 1-1 draw at West Ham United while Watford needed to better the result at the London Stadium when they played Arsenal .
They went down 3-2 in North London under caretaker Hayden Mullins , who was installed after Pearson was sacked following a 3-1 defeat to West Ham on July 17 .
Pearson 's departure came with Watford 's survival still in their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Ham reverse had them six points clear of the relegation zone .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Bruce , son of former Villa manager Steve Bruce , reckons Villa deserve credit for sticking with Smith .
His assessment of Watford is a damning one , though .
`` I do n't think Dean Smith has done anything wrong to deserve the sack , '' Bruce said in conversation with Football Insider .
`` He got them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in the league .
To make changes when you ’ re in the midst of it , I don ’ t think Dean Smith had ever thought it would be an easy season .
`` It 's been a roller-coaster ride , so the fact he has kept them up on the back of getting them promoted , you ’ d have to say he ’ s done a good job .
`` I think you can see what happens when you 're sacking manager and chopping and changing all the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The way the owners have behaved , sacking Nigel Pearson , they 've been an absolute disgrace and if you asked me deserved everything they got . ''

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Pundit Alex Bruce thinks Aston Villa are right to stick with Dean Smith and has blasted relegated Watford for sacking Nigel Pearson.
Villa secured their Premier League status for another season last weekend with a 1-1 draw at West Ham United while Watford needed to better the result at the London Stadium when they played Arsenal.
They went down 3-2 in North London under caretaker Hayden Mullins, who was installed after Pearson was sacked following a 3-1 defeat to West Ham on July 17.
Pearson's departure came with Watford's survival still in their own hands and back-to-back wins prior to the West Ham reverse had them six points clear of the relegation zone.
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Bruce, son of former Villa manager Steve Bruce, reckons Villa deserve credit for sticking with Smith.
His assessment of Watford is a damning one, though.
"I don't think Dean Smith has done anything wrong to deserve the sack," Bruce said in conversation with Football Insider.
"He got them promoted and he's done well keeping them in the league. To make changes when you’re in the midst of it, I don’t think Dean Smith had ever thought it would be an easy season.
"It's been a roller-coaster ride, so the fact he has kept them up on the back of getting them promoted, you’d have to say he’s done a good job.
"I think you can see what happens when you're sacking manager and chopping and changing all the time, Watford have been a prime example.
"The way the owners have behaved, sacking Nigel Pearson, they've been an absolute disgrace and if you asked me deserved everything they got."


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Fitzwater explains Albion's transfer stance before his exit

Jack Fitzwater has revealed that West Brom wanted him to remain at the club - but the defender knew himself that the time had come to test himself in senior football .
Defender Fitzwater , who had been at Albion since the age of seven , made his first start for Albion in January when Slaven Bilic selected him to face Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup third round win at The Valley .
Now 22 , Fitzwater , who has previously had loan spells with Walsall , realised that opportunities were going to be limited in the Championship with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ academy product Dara O ’ Shea .
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With his contract up , and despite Bilic and Albion sporting and technical director hoping he might remain , Fitzwater took the plunge and signed for SPFL outfit Livingston , where he is now preparing for the beginning of the new season .
“ I kind of knew at Christmas time where I wanted to be and I wanted to play men ’ s football , ” Fitzwater told the Daily Record .
“ I spoke to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technical director and they said they wanted me to stay around the club .
“ I was training every day and helping the boys prepare for Championship games .
I spoke to the gaffer again in mid-June and I said that I really want to go and play games .
“ He said he wanted me to stay , but he said if I wanted to play then he was happy for me to leave so I could do that .
“ Once the Livingston deal came about I asked West Brom if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have a meeting , and once I was up it was done within a week .
“ I need to be playing games as for the last 18 months I haven ’ t really done that .
I knew I wasn ’ t going to be playing in the Championship games they had left and going up to the Premier League , I wouldn ’ t play there either .
“ I am at a place in my career now that I need to be playing every week and show people what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fitzwater couldn ’ t speak highly enough of Bilic himself .
He added : “ He is great and he is one of the best man managers I have worked with .
He listens to players and he speaks to players all the time .
He has been nothing but great for me and I am delighted they got promoted .
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Jack Fitzwater has revealed that West Brom wanted him to remain at the club - but the defender knew himself that the time had come to test himself in senior football.
Defender Fitzwater, who had been at Albion since the age of seven, made his first start for Albion in January when Slaven Bilic selected him to face Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup third round win at The Valley.
Now 22, Fitzwater, who has previously had loan spells with Walsall, realised that opportunities were going to be limited in the Championship with such stern competition - including from fellow academy product Dara O’Shea.
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While he was cheering his old Baggies teammates on last Wednesday, promotion to the Premier League was going to only lessen his chances further.
With his contract up, and despite Bilic and Albion sporting and technical director hoping he might remain, Fitzwater took the plunge and signed for SPFL outfit Livingston, where he is now preparing for the beginning of the new season.
“I kind of knew at Christmas time where I wanted to be and I wanted to play men’s football,” Fitzwater told the Daily Record. “I spoke to the gaffer Slaven Bilic in January and the technical director and they said they wanted me to stay around the club.
“I was training every day and helping the boys prepare for Championship games. I spoke to the gaffer again in mid-June and I said that I really want to go and play games.
“He said he wanted me to stay, but he said if I wanted to play then he was happy for me to leave so I could do that.
“Once the Livingston deal came about I asked West Brom if I could stop training and come up and have a meeting, and once I was up it was done within a week.
“I need to be playing games as for the last 18 months I haven’t really done that. I knew I wasn’t going to be playing in the Championship games they had left and going up to the Premier League, I wouldn’t play there either.
“I am at a place in my career now that I need to be playing every week and show people what I am about.”
That said, Fitzwater couldn’t speak highly enough of Bilic himself.
He added: “He is great and he is one of the best man managers I have worked with. He listens to players and he speaks to players all the time. He has been nothing but great for me and I am delighted they got promoted.”


birminghammail--2020-08-01--West Brom's Charlie Austin responds to Jack Grealish's cryptic tweet

The Aston Villa captain posted a picture of him celebrating his goal in last weekend 's 1-1 draw with West Ham United .
That goal secured Villa 's Premier League survival and now the domestic League season has finished the transfer rumours surrounding Grealish have started to intensify .
Arsenal are the latest club to be linked with Manchester United 's interest known , although it appears Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are focusing their attentions on signing Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund .
Sign up for our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meanwhile , seems to have taken action with the picture he posted one of him with his fingers in his ears .
Incidentally , that is also Austin 's celebration and he has sent a playful message to Grealish to let him know that is his signature move .
`` We have spoken about this , '' Austin responded to Grealish 's tweet with a laughing emoji .
Austin , an avid user of social media , is set to come up against Grealish next season following his promotion with West Brom back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 goals in all competitions this season , his first campaign at Albion having secured a move to The Hawthorns from Southampton last summer .
Grealish meanwhile continues to attract interest after an eight-goal return in his first season back in the Premier League after three campaigns away .
He also registered six assists in 36 top flight games .

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West Bromwich Albion striker Charlie Austin has replied to Jack Grealish's cryptic tweet.
The Aston Villa captain posted a picture of him celebrating his goal in last weekend's 1-1 draw with West Ham United.
That goal secured Villa's Premier League survival and now the domestic League season has finished the transfer rumours surrounding Grealish have started to intensify.
Arsenal are the latest club to be linked with Manchester United's interest known, although it appears Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are focusing their attentions on signing Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
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Grealish, meanwhile, seems to have taken action with the picture he posted one of him with his fingers in his ears.
Incidentally, that is also Austin's celebration and he has sent a playful message to Grealish to let him know that is his signature move.
"We have spoken about this," Austin responded to Grealish's tweet with a laughing emoji.
Austin, an avid user of social media, is set to come up against Grealish next season following his promotion with West Brom back into the top flight.
Austin scored 11 goals in all competitions this season, his first campaign at Albion having secured a move to The Hawthorns from Southampton last summer.
Grealish meanwhile continues to attract interest after an eight-goal return in his first season back in the Premier League after three campaigns away.
He also registered six assists in 36 top flight games.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Wolves to rival Liverpool for transfer of £30m attacker - reports

Wolves are set to rival Liverpool for Watford winger Ismaila Sarr in the summer transfer window - if winger Adama Traore departs Molineux .
Sarr , 22 , is expected to leave Watford after their relegation to the Championship - his exit from Vicarage Road would be after only a single season at the club , having become the Hornets ’ record signing last summer when he arrived from French outfit Rennes .
The Senegalese playmaker scored six goals in 30 appearances , including a brace in that surprise 3-0 win over champions Liverpool over the festive period .
Very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much as Adama Traore right now .
Traore initially took time to settle at Wolves and spent the vast majority of his first season on Nuno Espirito Santo 's bench , but he 's been a revelation in his second .
Traore 's form in 2019/20 makes the £18million fee Wolves paid Middlesbrough look like a snip and the club are guaranteed to make a profit should any of the reported interest amount to more .
Nuno bluntly told reporters that Traore would n't leave in January and he was as good as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very strong position financially under Chinese owners Fosun and have the resources to hang onto Traore again in the summer window .
As always though , there are no guarantees in football - but if Traore is to leave Wolves , it will be on the club 's terms .
What we know so far about his future - READ Why Traore should stay at Wolves - READ Sarr attracted interest from Jurgen Klopp after that , and the Reds had been tipped to move for Sarr on the back of Watford ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mirror claim that Wolves are also viable contenders for Sarr ’ s signature .
That would be in the case that Traore was to leave this summer , with the Spaniard attracting interest aplenty himself over the course of a very impressive season in which he combined to great effect with Wolves top scorer Raul Jimenez .
Liverpool and Manchester City have both been credited with an interest in Traore , who also has suitors overseas .
Wolves , of course , signed Traore up for around £18m from Middlesbrough two years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much time left to run on his current deal , Wanderers are in no need or rush to part with one of their prized assets .
Wolves are currently preparing for the resumption of their Europa League campaign which will see them take on Olympiacos in the second leg of their last 16 tie , with the aggregate score currently 1-1 .

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Wolves are set to rival Liverpool for Watford winger Ismaila Sarr in the summer transfer window - if winger Adama Traore departs Molineux.
Sarr, 22, is expected to leave Watford after their relegation to the Championship - his exit from Vicarage Road would be after only a single season at the club, having become the Hornets’ record signing last summer when he arrived from French outfit Rennes.
The Senegalese playmaker scored six goals in 30 appearances, including a brace in that surprise 3-0 win over champions Liverpool over the festive period.
Adama Traore transfer latest Very few footballers are being talked about as much as Adama Traore right now. Traore initially took time to settle at Wolves and spent the vast majority of his first season on Nuno Espirito Santo's bench, but he's been a revelation in his second. Traore's form in 2019/20 makes the £18million fee Wolves paid Middlesbrough look like a snip and the club are guaranteed to make a profit should any of the reported interest amount to more. Nuno bluntly told reporters that Traore wouldn't leave in January and he was as good as his word. Wolves are in a very strong position financially under Chinese owners Fosun and have the resources to hang onto Traore again in the summer window. As always though, there are no guarantees in football - but if Traore is to leave Wolves, it will be on the club's terms. What we know so far about his future - READ Why Traore should stay at Wolves - READ
Sarr attracted interest from Jurgen Klopp after that, and the Reds had been tipped to move for Sarr on the back of Watford’s drop - but now the Daily Mirror claim that Wolves are also viable contenders for Sarr’s signature.
That would be in the case that Traore was to leave this summer, with the Spaniard attracting interest aplenty himself over the course of a very impressive season in which he combined to great effect with Wolves top scorer Raul Jimenez.
Liverpool and Manchester City have both been credited with an interest in Traore, who also has suitors overseas.
Wolves, of course, signed Traore up for around £18m from Middlesbrough two years ago on a five-year contract, so with so much time left to run on his current deal, Wanderers are in no need or rush to part with one of their prized assets.
Wolves are currently preparing for the resumption of their Europa League campaign which will see them take on Olympiacos in the second leg of their last 16 tie, with the aggregate score currently 1-1.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Revealed: How much money West Brom can expect to bank in the Premier League

West Bromwich Albion kissed goodbye to the Championship , after a two-year fling , when they secured automatic promotion on a nervy last day .
A draw with QPR in the final round of fixtures was enough to take second spot and ensured the Baggies would avoid the lottery of the play-offs , which proved their undoing the previous season .
Slaven Bilic has already begun preparations for an assault on the Premier League .
Clearly the squad will need strengthening , but the Croatian will have an enhanced budget to work with .
That 's because the club are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash and merit payments from the Premier League , regardless of where they finish in the table .
The Premier League is yet to confirm its prize money breakdown for the 2019/20 campaign , with the figures to be released 'in due course ' .
But , even factoring in the £330 million COVID-19 rebate - agreed with TV companies ( domestic broadcasters £223m , overseas £107m ) for the delayed matches and absence of crowds - top-flight chairmen will still be laughing all the way to bank .
Norwich City are expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebate , yet are still likely to bank more than £80 million , just for finishing bottom .
According to latest estimates , complied by respected football finance blog Swiss Ramble , clubs are set to earn £48.8 million from overseas TV income , a £31.8 million equal share payment and a £5 million central commercial award .
Clubs are also due a merit payment , determined by where they finish in the table , and facility fees depending on how many times they have been shown live on TV in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to be nine times that which Albion pulled in this season in the Championship , away from matchday income , sponsorship and other commercial revenue streams .
It 's thought West Brom earned around £9 million in TV cash and merit payments from the EFL , despite being shown live on TV 26 times .
Albion were due a £4.5 million solidarity payment and a £2.2 million basic award from the EFL as well as a merit payment of around £1 million for finishing second and facility fees in the region of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budget last summer was bumped up by a £34.8 million parachute payment , the club 's second since leaving the Premier League .
But it goes without saying , Bilic can afford to be a little more upmarket with his transfer targets this summer .

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West Bromwich Albion kissed goodbye to the Championship, after a two-year fling, when they secured automatic promotion on a nervy last day.
A draw with QPR in the final round of fixtures was enough to take second spot and ensured the Baggies would avoid the lottery of the play-offs, which proved their undoing the previous season.
Slaven Bilic has already begun preparations for an assault on the Premier League.
Clearly the squad will need strengthening, but the Croatian will have an enhanced budget to work with.
That's because the club are due a massive windfall in TV rights cash and merit payments from the Premier League, regardless of where they finish in the table.
The Premier League is yet to confirm its prize money breakdown for the 2019/20 campaign, with the figures to be released 'in due course'.
But, even factoring in the £330 million COVID-19 rebate - agreed with TV companies (domestic broadcasters £223m, overseas £107m) for the delayed matches and absence of crowds - top-flight chairmen will still be laughing all the way to bank.
Norwich City are expected to have to pay an £11.5 million rebate, yet are still likely to bank more than £80 million, just for finishing bottom.
According to latest estimates, complied by respected football finance blog Swiss Ramble, clubs are set to earn £48.8 million from overseas TV income, a £31.8 million equal share payment and a £5 million central commercial award.
Clubs are also due a merit payment, determined by where they finish in the table, and facility fees depending on how many times they have been shown live on TV in the UK.
The sum Norwich will receive is likely to be nine times that which Albion pulled in this season in the Championship, away from matchday income, sponsorship and other commercial revenue streams.
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It's thought West Brom earned around £9 million in TV cash and merit payments from the EFL, despite being shown live on TV 26 times.
Albion were due a £4.5 million solidarity payment and a £2.2 million basic award from the EFL as well as a merit payment of around £1 million for finishing second and facility fees in the region of £1.5 million.
West Brom's transfer budget last summer was bumped up by a £34.8 million parachute payment, the club's second since leaving the Premier League.
But it goes without saying, Bilic can afford to be a little more upmarket with his transfer targets this summer.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Arsenal FA Cup win sees Wolves miss out on the Europa League

Wolverhampton Wanderers wo n't be competing in the Europa League in 2020/21 .
Arsenal defeated Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley today to ensure Wolves ' seventh-placed finish in the Premier League does n't lead to European football .
Wolves needed Chelsea to beat the Gunners at Wembley to see them through to the Europa League qualifying rounds and they got off to the perfect start with Christian Pulisic putting them ahead inside six minutes .
But Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang turned it around , first from the penalty spot before he buried the winner midway through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 men late on after key midfielder Matteo Kovacic was sent off for a second bookable offence .
Wolves may not be involved in the Europa League next season but their Champions League dream is still alive .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's side restart their 2019/20 Europa League campaign on Thursday with the last-16 second leg versus Olympiakos at Molineux .
If they progress against the Greek side Wolves will travel to Germany to compete in a mini-tournament to decide the winner of this year 's competition .
The team that wins the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cologne will be rewarded with a place in next season 's Champions League .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Wolves reached the Europa League qualifying rounds last season through finishing seventh and played three two-legged qualifiers to earn their place in the group stages .
Emphatic victories over Crusaders ( 6-1 on aggregate ) and FC Pyunik ( 8-0 on aggregate ) preceded a 5-3 win over Italian club Torino in the play-off round .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers won't be competing in the Europa League in 2020/21.
Arsenal defeated Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley today to ensure Wolves' seventh-placed finish in the Premier League doesn't lead to European football.
Wolves needed Chelsea to beat the Gunners at Wembley to see them through to the Europa League qualifying rounds and they got off to the perfect start with Christian Pulisic putting them ahead inside six minutes.
But Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang turned it around, first from the penalty spot before he buried the winner midway through the second half.
Chelsea went down to 10 men late on after key midfielder Matteo Kovacic was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Wolves may not be involved in the Europa League next season but their Champions League dream is still alive.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side restart their 2019/20 Europa League campaign on Thursday with the last-16 second leg versus Olympiakos at Molineux.
If they progress against the Greek side Wolves will travel to Germany to compete in a mini-tournament to decide the winner of this year's competition.
The team that wins the Europa League final on August 21 in Cologne will be rewarded with a place in next season's Champions League.
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Wolves reached the Europa League qualifying rounds last season through finishing seventh and played three two-legged qualifiers to earn their place in the group stages.
Emphatic victories over Crusaders (6-1 on aggregate) and FC Pyunik (8-0 on aggregate) preceded a 5-3 win over Italian club Torino in the play-off round.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--'Screaming my head off' - Prince William opens up on final day Villa dread

Aston Villa fan , president of the Football Association and one day heir to the throne Prince William has admitted that despite the public pressures on his own life - it was his beloved Villa who gave him one of his most 'stressful moments ' before overwhelming him with pride .
The Prince spoke to the BBC earlier today about Villa 's relegation run-in , where potential results conspired to tip against them on the final day of the season .
Bournemouth broke down Everton to achieve victory , and despite Villa 's best efforts Watford seemed determined enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of Gunners strikes .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here However , everybody knows the result .
Villa were able to stay up with a draw against West Ham United on the final day of the season - but it did n't always look nor feel like it was going to happen .
And the Duke of Cambridge admitted that Villa 's Hammers clash was getting to him .
`` The nerves were the worst I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Prince William to the BBC ahead of today 's FA Cup final .
`` My children looked at me in horror as I was jumping off the sofa screaming my head off . ''
The Prince was happy that in the situation he could save face - especially after the elation of Jack Grealish 's potential West Ham winner was shot down by a deflected equaliser that came seconds later .
As Villa fans screamed in joy , many were quickly caught out by a dramatic fluky hit that threatened to condemn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result of Watford 's clash with Arsenal .
Still , it turned out perfectly for William - and the entire Villans fanbase .
`` It ’ s very good news that as president of the FA I can hide away in these moments and not be seen .
`` It was one of the most stressful moments of my life as I imagine every Villa fan felt on that day .
`` I was very proud of what the club have done this year and I ’ m looking forward to next season @ @

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Aston Villa fan, president of the Football Association and one day heir to the throne Prince William has admitted that despite the public pressures on his own life - it was his beloved Villa who gave him one of his most 'stressful moments' before overwhelming him with pride.
The Prince spoke to the BBC earlier today about Villa's relegation run-in, where potential results conspired to tip against them on the final day of the season. Bournemouth broke down Everton to achieve victory, and despite Villa's best efforts Watford seemed determined enough to overwhelm Arsenal after going down early to a number of Gunners strikes.
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However, everybody knows the result. Villa were able to stay up with a draw against West Ham United on the final day of the season - but it didn't always look nor feel like it was going to happen.
And the Duke of Cambridge admitted that Villa's Hammers clash was getting to him.
"The nerves were the worst I’ve ever known them," said Prince William to the BBC ahead of today's FA Cup final.
"My children looked at me in horror as I was jumping off the sofa screaming my head off."
The Prince was happy that in the situation he could save face - especially after the elation of Jack Grealish's potential West Ham winner was shot down by a deflected equaliser that came seconds later.
As Villa fans screamed in joy, many were quickly caught out by a dramatic fluky hit that threatened to condemn Villa to the drop - pending the result of Watford's clash with Arsenal.
Still, it turned out perfectly for William - and the entire Villans fanbase.
"It’s very good news that as president of the FA I can hide away in these moments and not be seen.
"It was one of the most stressful moments of my life as I imagine every Villa fan felt on that day.
"I was very proud of what the club have done this year and I’m looking forward to next season."


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Cineworld Broad Street fans say they would wear a mask to watch a film

Film fans were back in action Cineworld Broad Street today - and despite the pending new rules on masks they were all breathing a big sigh of relief .
It was mental fresh air enough just be back at the movies again even if the cinema had n't received any posters to put back up in to its display panels over the front doors .
You can watch Batman fan Yusuf Mahmood giving his overjoyed reaction to be back in an IMAX screen in the above video - as well as seeing the new rules about visiting Cineworld Broad Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cinemas will have to wear masks `` in cinemas '' from Saturday , August 8 , though the shop floor staff on Broad Street were so busy trying to get properly up and running they were n't sure of the finer details that will apply in a week 's time given the new announcement had only just been made .
But the customers we spoke to on the cinema 's doorstep today said even if they were told to wear a mask while watching a film - as well as during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screens - that would not put them off .
Nor was it an issue that to begin with the cinema is mostly screening classics , from The Greatest Showman to Jurassic Park , pending distributors having confidence to release eagerly awaited new films like Christopher Nolan 's twice-postponed Tenet ( August 26 ) and the 25th James Bond film , No Time To Die ( November 12 ) .
To see all of our Facebook Live broadcast from outside of the cinema this afternoon click on the BirminghamLive Facebook link here For details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correctly , watch the demonstration from Birmingham 's director of public health Dr Justin Varney here One of the films now playing at the reopened Cineworld Broad Street features Tom Hardy as the masked villain Bane who tries to `` break the Bat '' in the Christopher Nolan film The Dark Knight Rises ( 2012 ) .
But masked characters have a long history in the movies .
Dudley-born Frankenstein director James Whale made The Man With the Iron Mask in the late 1930s .
Jim Carrey became a superstar thanks to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is littered with other characters who have worn one from The Lone Ranger to Batman , Spider-Man , Zorro and The Phantom of the Opera .
Masks have been a pivotal part of the script in bank robbing movies like Point Break and Quick Change , too .
One of the first people to head back in to the cinema after its doors reopened was eager to watch the IMAX versions of Christopher Nolan 's Batman films The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises whch was partly filmed in Nottingham Yusuf Mahmood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because things are starting to feel like they are going back to normality .
`` I was an avid cinemagoer and used to go a couple of times per week and it 's just good to get things back to normal .
`` I 'm happy for that and happy to support the cinema to keep them open because I feel that cinema is n't dead to me . ''
Yusuf , who works for an investment bank , added : `` With blockbusters you have to watch them in the cinema and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm happy .
`` I 've come to see The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises - in IMAX .
`` You ca n't compare IMAX to sitting at home on your couch , most definitely ! ''
Also heading back in to the cinema were two brothers from Yardley - and they had a galactical experience in mind in order to escape the Covid-19 restrictions .
Paul Field , 51 remembered seeing Star Wars : The Empire Strikes back when it first came out in 1980 .
With a new director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the second film in the series tops most fan polls as the best of them all .
Paul said : `` I saw it again in 1997 so this will be my third time in the cinema seeing it .
`` I quite like to see older films and it would n't bother me at all if they brought more old ones back .
`` They could show some of the James Bond films , that would be great - especially if one was Goldfinger . ''
Jaccob Prytherch took his 11-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sonic the Hedgehog , which came out in mid-February and stars Jim Carrey as Dr Robotnik .
`` I could understand it if they wanted people to wear masks during films as well , '' he said .
`` And it would n't put me off .
`` I 've got Unlimited cards for myself and my girls so we can see as many films as we like - this was our fourth time seeing Sonic .
`` Cineworld have been really good with that , suspending it during lockdown but adding more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will be coming back later to see the third film in the Back to the Future trilogy .
Jacob , who works in special needs education in Stourbridge said that the sense of escapism you get watching a film meant he was delighted that the cinema was open again .
`` Because of my job I know how difficult it is to get things reopened , '' he said .
`` My wife is Japanese so she is used to people back home wearing masks .
`` I 've come out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restores a sense of normality .
`` It can be oppressive just watching films at home .
`` I saw a trailer in there saying they were bringing Bill & Ted back which I did n't know so I 'm really looking forward to seeing that . ''

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Film fans were back in action Cineworld Broad Street yesterday - and despite the pending new rules on masks they were all breathing a big sigh of relief.
It was mental fresh air enough just be back at the movies again even if the cinema hadn't received any posters to put back up in to its display panels over the front doors.
You can watch Batman fan Yusuf Mahmood giving his overjoyed reaction to be back in an IMAX screen in the above video - as well as seeing the new rules about visiting Cineworld Broad Street.
The government has said that visitors to cinemas will have to wear masks "in cinemas" from Saturday, August 8, though the shop floor staff on Broad Street were so busy trying to get properly up and running they weren't sure of the finer details that will apply in a week's time given the new announcement had only just been made.
But the customers we spoke to on the cinema's doorstep today said even if they were told to wear a mask while watching a film - as well as during the walk throughs on the way to their screens - that would not put them off.
Nor was it an issue that to begin with the cinema is mostly screening classics, from The Greatest Showman to Jurassic Park, pending distributors having confidence to release eagerly awaited new films like Christopher Nolan's twice-postponed Tenet (August 26) and the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die (November 12).
To see all of our Facebook Live broadcast from outside of the cinema this afternoon click on the BirminghamLive Facebook link here
For details of how to wear a face mask correctly, watch the demonstration from Birmingham's director of public health Dr Justin Varney here
Masks in cinemas
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
One of the films now playing at the reopened Cineworld Broad Street features Tom Hardy as the masked villain Bane who tries to "break the Bat" in the Christopher Nolan film The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
But masked characters have a long history in the movies.
Dudley-born Frankenstein director James Whale made The Man With the Iron Mask in the late 1930s.
Jim Carrey became a superstar thanks to the August 1994 hit The Mask and cinema is littered with other characters who have worn one from The Lone Ranger to Batman, Spider-Man, Zorro and The Phantom of the Opera.
Masks have been a pivotal part of the script in bank robbing movies like Point Break and Quick Change, too.
IMAX fan
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
One of the first people to head back in to the cinema after its doors reopened was eager to watch the IMAX versions of Christopher Nolan's Batman films The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises whch was partly filmed in Nottingham
Yusuf Mahmood said: "I am very excited because things are starting to feel like they are going back to normality.
"I was an avid cinemagoer and used to go a couple of times per week and it's just good to get things back to normal.
"I'm happy for that and happy to support the cinema to keep them open because I feel that cinema isn't dead to me."
Yusuf, who works for an investment bank, added: "With blockbusters you have to watch them in the cinema and that's the best experience so I'm happy.
"I've come to see The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises - in IMAX.
"You can't compare IMAX to sitting at home on your couch, most definitely!"
Brothers in arms
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Also heading back in to the cinema were two brothers from Yardley - and they had a galactical experience in mind in order to escape the Covid-19 restrictions.
Paul Field, 51 remembered seeing Star Wars: The Empire Strikes back when it first came out in 1980.
With a new director at the helm and a big twist, the second film in the series tops most fan polls as the best of them all.
Paul said: "I saw it again in 1997 so this will be my third time in the cinema seeing it.
"I quite like to see older films and it wouldn't bother me at all if they brought more old ones back.
"They could show some of the James Bond films, that would be great - especially if one was Goldfinger."
Proud dad
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Jaccob Prytherch took his 11-year-old daughter Lily and her sister to see Sonic the Hedgehog, which came out in mid-February and stars Jim Carrey as Dr Robotnik.
"I could understand it if they wanted people to wear masks during films as well," he said.
"And it wouldn't put me off.
"I've got Unlimited cards for myself and my girls so we can see as many films as we like - this was our fourth time seeing Sonic.
"Cineworld have been really good with that, suspending it during lockdown but adding more time and an extra ticket.
"We will be coming back later to see the third film in the Back to the Future trilogy.
Jacob, who works in special needs education in Stourbridge said that the sense of escapism you get watching a film meant he was delighted that the cinema was open again.
"Because of my job I know how difficult it is to get things reopened," he said.
"My wife is Japanese so she is used to people back home wearing masks.
"I've come out of the Sonic film feeling better because it restores a sense of normality.
"It can be oppressive just watching films at home.
"I saw a trailer in there saying they were bringing Bill & Ted back which I didn't know so I'm really looking forward to seeing that."


birminghammail--2020-08-01--West Bromwich Albion confirm Finn Azaz loan

West Bromwich Albion youngster Finn Azaz has left the Baggies on a temporary basis .
The Birmingham-born midfielder will link up with Cheltenham Town until the winter transfer window , with Albion inserting a break clause into the deal .
If Azaz impresses , the club could recall and send him out to a higher tier of football than League Two .
They could also recall if Azaz can not find away into the Robins first team and seek an alternative pathway to first-team football , with match minutes that will be key to Azaz 's development at the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Finn has had a really good spell of under-23s football over the past few years , and now he needs to continue his development with a move into the senior game , '' said Stevens to WBA.co.uk .
`` This is an ideal chance for him to experience what it ’ s like to play under real pressure with senior players when points and players ' win bonuses are at stake .
It ’ s a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good deal of U23 football for the Baggies - appearing in over thirty reserve games over the past few seasons , scoring four goals .
`` Delighted to sign for @ CTFCofficial , '' said Azaz following the confirmation of the loan deal .
`` Looking forward to this new challenge and can ’ t wait to help the team ! ''

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West Bromwich Albion youngster Finn Azaz has left the Baggies on a temporary basis.
The Birmingham-born midfielder will link up with Cheltenham Town until the winter transfer window, with Albion inserting a break clause into the deal.
If Azaz impresses, the club could recall and send him out to a higher tier of football than League Two. They could also recall if Azaz cannot find away into the Robins first team and seek an alternative pathway to first-team football, with match minutes that will be key to Azaz's development at the club.
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Academy manager Richard Stevens spoke out about Azaz's move.
"Finn has had a really good spell of under-23s football over the past few years, and now he needs to continue his development with a move into the senior game," said Stevens to WBA.co.uk.
"This is an ideal chance for him to experience what it’s like to play under real pressure with senior players when points and players' win bonuses are at stake. It’s a great opportunity."
Azaz has played a good deal of U23 football for the Baggies - appearing in over thirty reserve games over the past few seasons, scoring four goals.
"Delighted to sign for @CTFCofficial," said Azaz following the confirmation of the loan deal. "Looking forward to this new challenge and can’t wait to help the team!"


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Premier League prize money: How much cash Aston Villa is set to bank

It had billed as the £170 million match .
Yet only now is the financial implication of Aston Villa 's triumph in the 2018/19 Championship play-off final a lot clearer .
The Premier League is yet to confirm its prize money breakdown for the 2019/20 campaign , with the figures to be released 'in due course ' .
But , even factoring in the £330 million COVID-19 rebate - agreed with TV companies ( domestic broadcasters £223m , overseas £107m ) for the delayed matches and absence of crowds - Villa owners Naseef Sawiris and Wes Edens will still be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That 's because the pot , in what is the first set of payments in the 2019-2022 deal , is set to swell by around £185 million a year .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here There is actually a 7 per cent ( £110 million ) fall in domestic rights cash , but that is more than offset by a 34 per cent ( £295 million ) increase in overseas rights revenue .
According to latest estimates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swiss Ramble , Villa are due £106.1 million , a whopping £88.1 million increase on the previous season in the Championship .
Furthermore , Villa are guaranteed another lucrative slice of the astronomical TV rights pie next season having stayed up by the skin of their teeth following the final-day draw at West Ham .
However , clubs have this rebate to settle .
It 's thought the rebate will be weighted on where each team finished in the league with increments set around the £500,000 mark .
The higher a team finishes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay back .
For example , champions Liverpool could have to pay back £21.5 million while basement boys Norwich City could have to foot an £11.5 million bill .
It 's thought Villa will have to pay back £13.1 million after finishing just above the bottom three .
The equal share and central commercial deals are usually paid throughout the season .
In which case , Villa should already have received the vast majority of their cash from the Premier League .
But they could still be owed £20.5 million in merit payments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club will earn £13.4 million in facility fees , having been involved in 12 matches shown live on TV in the UK , and £7.1 million in merit payments for finishing 17th .
Taking that rebate into account , Villa 's total Premier League prize money could turn out to be around the £93 million mark .
Here 's an estimated breakdown of the figures :

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It had billed as the £170 million match. Yet only now is the financial implication of Aston Villa's triumph in the 2018/19 Championship play-off final a lot clearer.
The Premier League is yet to confirm its prize money breakdown for the 2019/20 campaign, with the figures to be released 'in due course'.
But, even factoring in the £330 million COVID-19 rebate - agreed with TV companies (domestic broadcasters £223m, overseas £107m) for the delayed matches and absence of crowds - Villa owners Naseef Sawiris and Wes Edens will still be laughing all the way to bank.
That's because the pot, in what is the first set of payments in the 2019-2022 deal, is set to swell by around £185 million a year.
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There is actually a 7 per cent (£110 million) fall in domestic rights cash, but that is more than offset by a 34 per cent (£295 million) increase in overseas rights revenue.
According to latest estimates, complied by respected football finance blog Swiss Ramble, Villa are due £106.1 million, a whopping £88.1 million increase on the previous season in the Championship.
Furthermore, Villa are guaranteed another lucrative slice of the astronomical TV rights pie next season having stayed up by the skin of their teeth following the final-day draw at West Ham.
(Image: Andy Rain/Pool via Getty Images)
However, clubs have this rebate to settle. It's thought the rebate will be weighted on where each team finished in the league with increments set around the £500,000 mark.
The higher a team finishes, the more it will have to pay back. For example, champions Liverpool could have to pay back £21.5 million while basement boys Norwich City could have to foot an £11.5 million bill.
It's thought Villa will have to pay back £13.1 million after finishing just above the bottom three.
The equal share and central commercial deals are usually paid throughout the season. In which case, Villa should already have received the vast majority of their cash from the Premier League.
But they could still be owed £20.5 million in merit payments and facility fees.
It's thought the club will earn £13.4 million in facility fees, having been involved in 12 matches shown live on TV in the UK, and £7.1 million in merit payments for finishing 17th.
Taking that rebate into account, Villa's total Premier League prize money could turn out to be around the £93 million mark.
Here's an estimated breakdown of the figures:
Equal share: £31.8m
Facility fees: £13.4m
Merit payment: £7.1m (for finishing 17th)
Overseas TV income: £48.8m
Commercial revenue: £5m
Total: £106.1m
TV rebate: -£13.1m
Total: £93m
2018-19 payment: £18m
Difference: +£75m