birminghammail--2020-08-22--The latest on Odsonne Edouard to Aston Villa transfer claims

After signing three senior strikers in the last 12 months , it looks inevitable that Aston Villa will be after further reinforcements in the current window .
Dean Smith and former sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch sanctioned a club-record deal for Wesley Moraes , while Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston arrived in January after the Brazillian 's injury .
And although Wesley was improving before his serious knee injury , all three failed to hit the heights for Villa .
In total , Smith 's forwards contributed just six Premier League goals , with Wesley netting five before his season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here It means , that with Villa about to embark on their second season back in the top-flight , finding goals from forward areas will be a priority .
Amid a host of names , the links with Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard have arguably excited fans more than any other .
The 22-year-old has scored 40 goals in just 49 league starts since joining the Glasgow giants from PSG for £10m two years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transfer links so far : At the start of August , the Sun claimed that Villa bosses had been in contact with Celtic chiefs about the striker 's availability this summer .
It was suggested at that point , that Celtic are determined to hold onto their star asset and will demand more than £40m , should they let him go .
Interest was then further reported by the Telegraph , with a suggestion that Villa 'know ' it wil take £45m to see him move south of the border in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Neil Lennon has publicly claimed , on a number of occasions that he intends to hold onto Edouard , who netted an opening day hat-trick last weekend The recent signing of Albian Ajeti from West Ham had sparked rumours that he could be on the move .
But Lennon revealed he planned on using the two strikers in a partnership , rather than letting one leave the club .
He said : `` It ’ s a great signing for us , it ’ s an area we wanted to strengthen and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ajeti ) for quite a while .
`` He had a bit of a tough time at West Ham but that happens in players careers , he ’ s come here hungry and wanting to play and he ’ ll add a lot of firepower to what we have .
`` You ’ ve got Odsonne ( Edouard ) there , they ’ ll be a good partnership . ''
With links to the Premier League intensifying , Lennon was once again forced to admit , that despite interest , Celtic would do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We can ’ t help that , it ’ s inevitable , but we ’ ll try to stave off any admirers , '' Lennon told the Daily Record recently .
“ I ’ m sure there are plenty out there , but we love having him here and I ’ m sure he ’ s enjoying it .
He ’ ll be well on the radar of clubs before the start of this season .
“ He had 28 goals up until March last season , and I was delighted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delighted with the goals he got too , he was on the end of things and that pleased me .
“ I was really pleased , he scored great goals .
His volume of goals is really pleasing me .
“ They were striker ’ s goals .
Normally you associate Odsonne with brilliant individual goals , but there were a few tap-ins and a near-post run .
“ I ’ m absolutely thrilled and I ’ m sure he ’ s happy , but we are as a team looking to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” With rumours swirling , his Bhoys teammate James Forrest has revealed he is not letting speculation affect him and is enjoying his time at Parkhead .
“ The links to other teams is a good thing as you won ’ t get linked with the big teams if you are not producing big performances , '' said Forrest .
“ Odsonne enjoys it here .
He has just been his usual self and he looks happy here.
” Over the weekend , Celtic hero Kris Commons blasted the 'theory ' that Edouard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's been claimed he would be on his way out if Lennon 's side fail to reach the Champions League group stage .
`` One theory which I 've heard doing the rounds in recent days has been that Odsonne Edouard 's future will hinge on Celtic 's progress in Europe this season and what happens over these next few weeks .
`` The suggestion seems to be that a failure to reach the group stage of the Champions League would inevitably hasten his departure prior to the transfer window closing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with that .
For me , there 's absolutely no chance that Celtic will even contemplate selling their star striker at this late juncture .
That ship has sailed . ''
The link sent fans on social media into a frenzy , with one saying : `` If we sign Edouard from Celtic , we ’ ve pulled off the biggest signing for Villa this decade . ''
`` Edouard ... Bring him to B6 , '' posted another .
A third wrote : '' Would n't mind [ Ollie ] Watkins at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bench player and try and push himself to get into the lineup .
We should be looking for slightly more for the main striker position , Edouard imo is perfect , I 've been a fan of him from last season . ''
`` I said this 2 weeks ago about Edouard , quality striker !
And as a Celtic & Villa fan I would welcome the move , '' said another .
A fifth excited supporter said : `` Edouard is a stats darling that really REALLY stands out in Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my list for strikers . ''

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After signing three senior strikers in the last 12 months, Aston Villa are on the hunt for another one this summer.
Dean Smith and former sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch sanctioned a club-record deal for Wesley Moraes last year, while Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston arrived in January after Wesley's injury.
While Wesley was improving before suffering ligament damage on New Year's Day, all three failed to hit the heights for Villa. In total, Smith's forwards contributed just six Premier League goals, with Wesley netting five before his season was ended in January.
It means, that with Villa about to embark on their second season back in the top-flight, finding goals from forward areas will be a priority.
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Amid a host of names, the links with Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard have arguably excited fans more than any other. The 22-year-old has been in the goals since joining the Glasgow giants from PSG for £10m two years ago.
Here's everything we know about the transfer links so far:
Villa's interest with Edouard still a 'live target'
At the start of August, The Sun claimed that Villa bosses had been in contact with Celtic chiefs about the striker's availability this summer.
It was suggested at that point, that Celtic are determined to hold onto their star asset and will demand more than £40m, should they let him go.
Interest was then further reported by the Telegraph, with a suggestion that Villa 'know' it will take £45m to see him move south of the border in the current window.
The Sun doubled down on Villa's interest at the end of last month (August 23), reporting a £30m bid is imminent to 'test' Celtic.
Most recently, Sportsmail reported that Celtic bosses are instead looking for £45m in order to cover the sell-on fee they still owe to PSG.
That fee would be a significant increase on anything Villa have spent before with the £22m move for Wesley last summer still the club's transfer record.
The Sun reported this weekend (September 6) that Edouard remains a 'live target' despite links to a number of other forwards.
Leicester move 'unlikely'
Leicester City, who are managed by ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, are also chasing Edouard but an update on the Foxes' interest has emerged in the national media.
In a boost for Villa, the Daily Mail claims Leicester are now 'unlikely' to make a move for Edouard while Celtic are demanding north of £40m.
He has also been linked with Arsenal over the summer.
What Celtic have said
Neil Lennon has publicly claimed on a number of occasions that he intends to hold onto Edouard.
The recent signing of Albian Ajeti from West Ham had sparked rumours that he could be on the move but boss Lennon has made it clear he intends to create a partnership between the pair.
He said: "It’s a great signing for us, it’s an area we wanted to strengthen and we’ve been following the player (Ajeti) for quite a while.
"He had a bit of a tough time at West Ham but that happens in players careers, he’s come here hungry and wanting to play and he’ll add a lot of firepower to what we have.
"You’ve got Odsonne (Edouard) there, they’ll be a good partnership."
With links to the Premier League intensifying, Lennon was once again forced to insist that despite interest Celtic would do all they can to hang onto him.
“We can’t help that, it’s inevitable, but we’ll try to stave off any admirers," Lennon told the Daily Record recently.
“I’m sure there are plenty out there, but we love having him here and I’m sure he’s enjoying it. He’ll be well on the radar of clubs before the start of this season.
“He had 28 goals up until March last season, and I was delighted with that goal return. I was delighted with the goals he got too, he was on the end of things and that pleased me.
“I was really pleased, he scored great goals. His volume of goals is really pleasing me.
“They were striker’s goals. Normally you associate Odsonne with brilliant individual goals, but there were a few tap-ins and a near-post run.
“I’m absolutely thrilled and I’m sure he’s happy, but we are as a team looking to build on what we’ve started with.”
Champions League exit
Rumours swirled that the Frenchman would force a move from Parkhead following Celtic's shock Champions League defeat to Ferencvaros.
Speaking after the loss, Edouard's agent Lasana Koita confirmed the interest from Villa, but hinted that the lack of Champions League football wouldn't be a deciding factor.
“I heard of the interest from Aston Villa, I read it in the newspaper, and I think it’s true. But we have not had any contact with Aston Villa right now.
“We are going to wait because there is still a target for Celtic. There’s the Europa League and to go for 10 titles. Ten titles is important for Odsonne.
“We don’t know what will happen. For now he is with Celtic. We don’t discuss with any other team for now.”
Lennon also mentioned that a number of players had suggested they wanted to leave the club following the defeat.
But the Athletic's Celtic reporter Kieran Devlin, told the Totally Scottish Football show, that Edouard wasn't one pushing for the exit.
He said: “From what I understand, Edouard isn’t one of the guys who wants to explicitly leave this window. I think it’s very contingent on various other factors.
“Champions League was very important to him, but I don’t think it was the deciding factor necessarily. “
How he feels
His Bhoys teammate James Forrest has revealed he is not letting speculation affect him and is enjoying his time at Parkhead.
“The links to other teams is a good thing as you won’t get linked with the big teams if you are not producing big performances," said Forrest.
“Odsonne enjoys it here. He has just been his usual self and he looks happy here.”


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Steven Gerrard makes transfer admission as West Brom rumours swirl

Steven Gerrard left West Brom-linked striker Alfredo Morelos out of Saturday ’ s 2-0 win over Kilmarnock and fired an uncompromising warning at the Rangers striker .
The Ibrox boss didn ’ t even name the 24-year-old on the bench for a game that was sealed by goals from Kemar Roofe and Ryan Kent , following intense speculation about the forward ’ s future .
Indeed Lille and West Brom are both said to have submitted bids for the controversial Colombian – who was also linked with Aston Villa in the January transfer window .
He has also been linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not hold back in explaining his star striker ’ s absence .
“ He ’ s certainly had his head turned , I am going to pick the players that are hungry , that want to be here and the ones that train ever so hard every day and that ’ s what I did today .
“ We pick on what we see on a daily basis , if there are players that are hungry , that want to be here , what want to give everything for the shirt - they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
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Steven Gerrard left West Brom-linked striker Alfredo Morelos out of Saturday’s 2-0 win over Kilmarnock and fired an uncompromising warning at the Rangers striker.
The Ibrox boss didn’t even name the 24-year-old on the bench for a game that was sealed by goals from Kemar Roofe and Ryan Kent, following intense speculation about the forward’s future.
Indeed Lille and West Brom are both said to have submitted bids for the controversial Colombian – who was also linked with Aston Villa in the January transfer window. He has also been linked with Leeds United.
And Gerrard did not hold back in explaining his star striker’s absence.
“He’s certainly had his head turned, I am going to pick the players that are hungry, that want to be here and the ones that train ever so hard every day and that’s what I did today.
“We pick on what we see on a daily basis, if there are players that are hungry, that want to be here, what want to give everything for the shirt - they play.
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"If they lose their focus and take their eye off the ball unfortunately the won’t be with us – that goes for everyone.”
Gerrard also confirmed Rangers have not received any fresh bids for Morelos who has scored 79 times for the Scottish Premiership outfit.


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Jurgen Klopp sent urgent Brewster message amid Aston Villa links

Jurgen Klopp has been told that Liverpool should not loan out Aston Villa striker target Rhian Brewster next season .
The 20-year-old was heavily linked with a move to B6 in January , before he enjoyed a hugely successful loan spell in the Championship with Swansea City .
That loan move worked for all parties , with Brewster playing regular football and hitting a rich vein of form , netting 11 times in just 22 games .
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The striker netted the third in a 3-0 win in Austria , continuing his fine run of goal scoring form .
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@ RichRance : Brewster is ready to back Bobby up .
@ Chricklfc_ : Keep Rhian Brewster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Quality player and another option up top @ deanregan_ : Brewster scores goals I don ’ t know why you ’ d loan him out again got to stay for me @ TB82000 : Do not loan Brewster out please @ K_Hammond : Do not let Brewster go out on loan @ Kop73_Kop : The legend Mr Klopp knows best obviously , however as a fan I ’ d love to see Brewster remain at Liverpool for the new season rather than go out on loan .
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Jurgen Klopp has been told that Liverpool should not loan out Aston Villa striker target Rhian Brewster next season.
The 20-year-old was heavily linked with a move to B6 in January, before he enjoyed a hugely successful loan spell in the Championship with Swansea City.
That loan move worked for all parties, with Brewster playing regular football and hitting a rich vein of form, netting 11 times in just 22 games.
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Newcastle, Brighton, Fulham and Crystal Palace are also in the race, with Goal.com reaffirming Villa's interest in taking the England under-21 striker on loan.
Reports have suggested that Klopp is keen to run the rule over Brewster in pre-season – and he got off to the perfect start vs Stuttgart on Saturday.
The striker netted the third in a 3-0 win in Austria, continuing his fine run of goal scoring form.
And fans on social media have made it clear they want him to remain on Merseyside for the upcoming campaign:
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@RandomGruber: Don't loan Brewster!
@MissNahdia: If Origi goes, can we please keep Brewster at home and not send him on another loan spell?
@RichRance: Brewster is ready to back Bobby up.
@Chricklfc_: Keep Rhian Brewster instead of sending him on loan again. Quality player and another option up top
@deanregan_: Brewster scores goals I don’t know why you’d loan him out again got to stay for me
@TB82000: Do not loan Brewster out please
@K_Hammond: Do not let Brewster go out on loan
@Kop73_Kop: The legend Mr Klopp knows best obviously, however as a fan I’d love to see Brewster remain at Liverpool for the new season rather than go out on loan. Talent
@sawyerkop: Think he should stay & be involved, rather then go out on loan again.
@Robieeeeee: Brewster. Don’t loan him again. Stay put.


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Sporting make key decision on Wolves transfer target Joao Palhinha

Sporting have omitted Joao Palhinha from their pre-season trip to the Algarve , with claims a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers is ‘ very close ’ .
The 25-year-old has been extensively linked with a move to Molineux in recent months after returning from his loan spell with Braga .
Palhinha impressed in his two performances vs Wolves in the Europa League , which saw the Portuguese side win one game and draw the other .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Wolves newsletter Despite his impressive stint with Braga , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the midfielder , in order to fund their own transfer plans .
A report earlier this week suggest Wolves were close to sealing a deal for Palhinha , for a fee between €12m and €14m .
However , while Record suggest his future definitely lies away from Sporting , they describe his next move as ‘ undefined ’ .
It is claimed that while Wolves are a candidate for his signature , they have yet to launch an official bid .
A move away from Lisbon looks almost certain now , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to finalise a move .
Wolves have yet to make a signing but executive chairman Jeff Shi has revealed that recruitment staff are working around the clock .
He said : “ Our recruitment team are not resting , they are working night and day , and I ’ m deeply involved in any transfer discussion and decision .
“ We ’ ll keep working hard , but we will stick to our principles and not rush into anything that isn ’ t right for us .
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The 25-year-old has been extensively linked with a move to Molineux in recent months after returning from his loan spell with Braga.
Palhinha impressed in his two performances vs Wolves in the Europa League, which saw the Portuguese side win one game and draw the other.
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Despite his impressive stint with Braga, Sporting are willing to cash in on the midfielder, in order to fund their own transfer plans.
A report earlier this week suggest Wolves were close to sealing a deal for Palhinha, for a fee between €12m and €14m.
However, while Record suggest his future definitely lies away from Sporting, they describe his next move as ‘undefined’.
It is claimed that while Wolves are a candidate for his signature, they have yet to launch an official bid.
A move away from Lisbon looks almost certain now, with the player staying away from pre-season activities in order to finalise a move.
Wolves have yet to make a signing but executive chairman Jeff Shi has revealed that recruitment staff are working around the clock.
He said: “Our recruitment team are not resting, they are working night and day, and I’m deeply involved in any transfer discussion and decision.
“We’ll keep working hard, but we will stick to our principles and not rush into anything that isn’t right for us.”


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Newcastle United eye Aaron Ramsey move after Wolves 'offer'

Wolves have made an offer to Aaron Ramsey , according to reports .
Portuguese outlet Record claims the Juventus and former Arsenal midfielder is interesting Newcastle United .
Indeed they reckon he is weighing up proposals from both Steve Bruce and Nuno Espirito Santo after only one season in Turin .
After leaving the Emirates on a free transfer last summer Ramsey has made only 11 Serie A starts this season .
Juve are claimed to want to reduce the size of their squad under new manager Andrea Pirlo .
Reports in Italy suggest West Ham and Crystal Palace are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week wages would be a huge stumbling block to any return the the Premier League .
Those stories also claim Juve would want around £22million for the Wales international .
Wolves are currently looking to reinforce the spine of their side with Leander Dendoncker having to play both in midfield and defence .
Ramsey , who is 29 , has three years left on the deal he signed with Juventus whom he joined after making 371 appearances in more than a decade with the Gunners .
The Serie A champions are keen on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who has just completed a second successive excellent campaign in English football .
Mexican international Jimenez has attracted glances from a number of the biggest clubs around Europe but Wolves are said to have already knocked back a swap deal with Ramsey .
Wolves have also been linked with Braga 's defensive midfiedler João Palhinha , who is claimed to be keen on a move to England and is four years younger and would cost £15m .

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Wolves have made an offer to Aaron Ramsey, according to reports.
Portuguese outlet Record claims the Juventus and former Arsenal midfielder is interesting Newcastle United.
Indeed they reckon he is weighing up proposals from both Steve Bruce and Nuno Espirito Santo after only one season in Turin.
After leaving the Emirates on a free transfer last summer Ramsey has made only 11 Serie A starts this season.
Juve are claimed to want to reduce the size of their squad under new manager Andrea Pirlo.
Reports in Italy suggest West Ham and Crystal Palace are also keen but Ramsey's £400,000 a week wages would be a huge stumbling block to any return the the Premier League.
Those stories also claim Juve would want around £22million for the Wales international.
Wolves are currently looking to reinforce the spine of their side with Leander Dendoncker having to play both in midfield and defence.
Ramsey, who is 29, has three years left on the deal he signed with Juventus whom he joined after making 371 appearances in more than a decade with the Gunners.
The Serie A champions are keen on Wolves striker and top scorer Raul Jimenez, who has just completed a second successive excellent campaign in English football.
Mexican international Jimenez has attracted glances from a number of the biggest clubs around Europe but Wolves are said to have already knocked back a swap deal with Ramsey.
Wolves have also been linked with Braga's defensive midfiedler João Palhinha, who is claimed to be keen on a move to England and is four years younger and would cost £15m.


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Warburton breaks silence as Blues-linked Dieng given QPR chance

Mark Warburton has addressed Seny Dieng ’ s future after playing the Birmingham City -linked goalkeeper in Saturday ’ s pre-season friendly .
The 25-year-old played every minute of Queen ’ s Park Rangers ’ 3-0 win over AFC Wimbledon , with regulars Joe Lumley and Liam Kelly not even named in the squad .
That decision comes following months of speculation that Dieng could leave QPR having spent last season on loan with Doncaster .
Blues were one club claimed to be interested in the Swiss stopper who joined Rangers after being released by Grasshoppers in 2016 .
Warburton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come on after his campaign with Darren Moore ’ s Rovers .
“ Joe and Liam both wanted to play , are desperate to be number one and they ’ re hungry for the shirt , which is the way it should be , ” Warburton said .
“ But I needed to see Seny .
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You need that level of competition.
” Playing against Dieng @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s loan goalkeeper Connal Trueman , who will spend the 2020/2021 season away from Blues .
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Mark Warburton has addressed Seny Dieng’s future after playing the Birmingham City -linked goalkeeper in Saturday’s pre-season friendly.
The 25-year-old played every minute of Queen’s Park Rangers’ 3-0 win over AFC Wimbledon, with regulars Joe Lumley and Liam Kelly not even named in the squad.
That decision comes following months of speculation that Dieng could leave QPR having spent last season on loan with Doncaster.
Blues were one club claimed to be interested in the Swiss stopper who joined Rangers after being released by Grasshoppers in 2016.
Warburton is keen to see how he has come on after his campaign with Darren Moore’s Rovers.
“Joe and Liam both wanted to play, are desperate to be number one and they’re hungry for the shirt, which is the way it should be,” Warburton said.
“But I needed to see Seny. We needed to see how Seny got on today so it was a very simple decision to give him the 90 minutes.
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“I wanted to see his distribution, how he commands his box and how he communicates with the players. You need that level of competition.”
Playing against Dieng in the opposite goal was Wimbledon’s loan goalkeeper Connal Trueman, who will spend the 2020/2021 season away from Blues.
Blues are currently without a senior first team goalkeeper following the departures of Lee Camp and David Stockdale, with England Under 19 Zach Jeacock playing in the 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic.


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Diversity at heart of city festival celebrating Birmingham

Award winning chef Aktar Islam and stars of the city 's film , arts , sport , music and media communities have come together to champion Birmingham 's incredible diversity at an online Bank Holiday festival .
This Is My City is a celebration of Birmingham , through food , sport and the arts .
The festival is co-ordinated by United Community Activity Network ( UCAN ) and partners , with backing from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games community programme United by Birmingham 2022 .
It 's a phoenix like rebirth after the coronavirus pandemic put paid to plans for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normally held at Edgbaston Stadium .
Instead , determined organisers have created This Is My City 2020 Digital Festival , running from Saturday to Monday .
( August 29 to August 31 . )
The central hub of activity will be The Stage - an online venue via the This Is My City Birmingham Channel on YouTube , which can hold up to 100,000 viewers at a time .
The Stage will feature five one-off live events on each day of the festival , celebrating European culture on Saturday , Asian culture on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday .
Broadcast to the comfort of your living room , events include : • Commonwealth Inspired Sports , which is dedicated at looking at how sport can bring all genders and races together and can be modified to enjoy at home • Film Birmingham will be showcasing a selection of local films of all genres at Heritage Films by Short Fuse , which is a platform for the work of emerging regional filmmakers .
Running alongside will be This Is My City Expo , a digital trade show to connect visitors with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , products and resources throughout the three-day festival .
An after party will star performances and the best of Birmingham DJs .
The event has unveiled an enviable list of city champions who are Ambassadors for the event .
Birmingham born Aktar Islam is a multiple award-winning Michelin starred chef , restaurateur and entrepreneur .
In 2018 he launched his flagship restaurant Opheem , the first ever Indian restaurant outside London to achieve a Michelin star .
He recently launched Pulperia in Brindleyplace , dedicated to beef .
Aktar invests in the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young Brummies in food and business .
Shaleen Meelu , a founder of Healthy Futures and a registered nutritionist , graduated from Imperial College with a degree in biochemistry and has a Masters in human nutrition from Sheffield Medical School .
Shaleen led on a research project BINDI – Birmingham India Nutrition Initiative - which is a ‘ nutrition smart city ’ initiative that involves the development of policies and practices through a learning partnership between Birmingham , UK and Pune , India .
Birmingham based activist Joshua Williams is a former Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the University of Birmingham , who has championed the voices of minority groups , regionally and nationally .
She is an actress and entrepreneur .
Natalie has over a decade in the entertainment business working in the USA and the UK behind the camera and in front .
She is the founder of the production and event company , Transition Stage , and is the brainchild behind the Enter Stage Write theatrical awards for script writers .
She supports emerging talent across the region .
Christina is head of audience at Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ editor , Chrissy researched and wrote Queens Of Amathus and an accompanying documentary , telling the stories of women at the forefront of Greek Cypriot migration from Cyprus to Birmingham .
Paul took over as CEO of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce in June 2015 , having previously been CEO of Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa .
A history graduate from Cambridge University , Paul began his career at MBNA Bank , completing the Bank 's Graduate Management Scheme and working in a variety of roles across the organisation in both the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a former Miss UK , has two young daughters and has developed a loyal following helping people get fit and eat better through a series of home workouts and sessions .
Marverine Cole is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster from Birmingham .
Her media career spans 30 years , starting as a reporter and producer at ITV Central News and BBC Midlands Today before moving to London to present news and current affairs programmes for Emmy-award winning channel Arise News , 5 News and Sky News .
She is also a content creator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lectures at Birmingham City University .
He is the creative and events director for Aston Performing Arts Academy , a community interest organisation that empowers young people through performing and creative arts .
Since the organisation started in 2004 , the company has impacted the lives of thousands of young people .
Sindy is responsible for developing and supporting the local industry and promoting the region as a destination for film .
She has worked on productions including Steven Spielberg 's Ready Player One , along with Kingsman The Golden Circle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a film producer and sits of the boards of Royal Television Society Midlands , Fierce and Project Aspie .
Festival partners include Sport Birmingham , Legacy West Midlands , Birmingham Commonwealth Association , Birmingham City University , Edgbaston Foundation , Birmingham Chamber of Commmerce and Brum Hour .
This Is My City festival 2020 headline sponsor is Transform Group , a Birmingham based design and build company , specialising in bespoke installations for the retail , leisure and hospitality sector .
Panikos Panayiotou , head of sport development at Birmingham City Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the initiative take off .
`` This is a time in which we need to show the world how diverse Birmingham is and how the city comes together in a time of need .
`` The line-up for the festival is representative of what Birmingham is about and evidence that the Commonwealth has been in the city for over 70 years , not just as a celebration of 11 days of sport .
`` This Is My City will become a legacy event for Birmingham and also a tourist attraction ” Festivities will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run until 9pm .
Tickets can be reserved online for each day of the festival .
The festival is free admission , however , a donation can be given when purchasing tickets online here For more information , please visit the event website here .

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Award winning chef Aktar Islam and stars of the city's film, arts, sport, music and media communities have come together to champion Birmingham's incredible diversity at an online Bank Holiday festival.
This Is My City is a celebration of Birmingham, through food, sport and the arts.
The festival is co-ordinated by United Community Activity Network (UCAN) and partners, with backing from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games community programme United by Birmingham 2022.
It's a phoenix like rebirth after the coronavirus pandemic put paid to plans for the real-life Sports & Culture Festival 2020, normally held at Edgbaston Stadium.
Instead, determined organisers have created This Is My City 2020 Digital Festival, running from Saturday to Monday. (August 29 to August 31.)
The central hub of activity will be The Stage - an online venue via the This Is My City Birmingham Channel on YouTube, which can hold up to 100,000 viewers at a time.
The Stage will feature five one-off live events on each day of the festival, celebrating European culture on Saturday, Asian culture on Sunday and Caribbean and African culture on Monday.
Broadcast to the comfort of your living room, events include:
Dishes of Change presents… Culture Cooking, showcasing live cooking demonstrations from Birmingham based chefs
Commonwealth Inspired Sports, which is dedicated at looking at how sport can bring all genders and races together and can be modified to enjoy at home
Film Birmingham will be showcasing a selection of local films of all genres at Heritage Films by Short Fuse, which is a platform for the work of emerging regional filmmakers.
Running alongside will be This Is My City Expo, a digital trade show to connect visitors with organisations who will be showcasing their services, products and resources throughout the three-day festival.
An after party will star performances and the best of Birmingham DJs.
The event has unveiled an enviable list of city champions who are Ambassadors for the event.
Meet the Ambassadors
Aktar Islam, chef
Birmingham born Aktar Islam is a multiple award-winning Michelin starred chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur. In 2018 he launched his flagship restaurant Opheem, the first ever Indian restaurant outside London to achieve a Michelin star. He recently launched Pulperia in Brindleyplace, dedicated to beef.
Aktar invests in the city and young talent, creating opportunities for young Brummies in food and business.
Shaleen Meelu, director of Healthy Futures
Shaleen Meelu, a founder of Healthy Futures and a registered nutritionist, graduated from Imperial College with a degree in biochemistry and has a Masters in human nutrition from Sheffield Medical School.
Shaleen led on a research project BINDI – Birmingham India Nutrition Initiative - which is a ‘nutrition smart city’ initiative that involves the development of policies and practices through a learning partnership between Birmingham, UK and Pune, India.
Joshua Williams, activist
Birmingham based activist Joshua Williams is a former Mr Birmingham and Guild of Students' President at the University of Birmingham, who has championed the voices of minority groups, regionally and nationally.
Natalie Yesufu Edwards
She is an actress and entrepreneur.
Natalie has over a decade in the entertainment business working in the USA and the UK behind the camera and in front. She is the founder of the production and event company, Transition Stage, and is the brainchild behind the Enter Stage Write theatrical awards for script writers. She supports emerging talent across the region.
Christina Savvas, journalist and author
Christina is head of audience at BirminghamLive. A former reporter and deputy editor, Chrissie researched and wrote Queens Of Amathus and an accompanying documentary, telling the stories of women at the forefront of Greek Cypriot migration from Cyprus to Birmingham.
Paul Faulkner, chief executive, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
Paul took over as CEO of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce in June 2015, having previously been CEO of Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.
A history graduate from Cambridge University, Paul began his career at MBNA Bank, completing the Bank's Graduate Management Scheme and working in a variety of roles across the organisation in both the UK and the US.
Rachael Butler
Rachael, a former Miss UK, has two young daughters and has developed a loyal following helping people get fit and eat better through a series of home workouts and sessions.
Marverine Cole, journalist and broadcaster
Marverine Cole is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster from Birmingham. Her media career spans 30 years, starting as a reporter and producer at ITV Central News and BBC Midlands Today before moving to London to present news and current affairs programmes for Emmy-award winning channel Arise News, 5 News and Sky News.
She is also a content creator, producing podcasts and digital news, and lectures at Birmingham City University.
(Image: Handout from Marverine Cole)
Tru Powell
Tru is a multi-award winning entrepreneur, creative director and events specialist.
He is the creative and events director for Aston Performing Arts Academy, a community interest organisation that empowers young people through performing and creative arts. Since the organisation started in 2004, the company has impacted the lives of thousands of young people.
Sindy Campbell, Film Birmingham
Sindy is responsible for developing and supporting the local industry and promoting the region as a destination for film. She has worked on productions including Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One, along with Kingsman The Golden Circle, Line of Duty and BBC Doctors.She’s a film producer and sits of the boards of Royal Television Society Midlands, Fierce and Project Aspie.
Natalie Graham
Natalie Graham is a record label owner, music manager, executive producer, writer, BBC radio presenter and a voice across the Midlands. As manager of Birmingham’s very own British Soul music pioneer Jaki Graham, Natalie has toured and learnt from some of the most influential and key players within music, from those behind the scenes at management and executive levels to Pop, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and Motown icons of the past and present.
Jackie Cummins
Jackie in an award winning business coach and mentor, and founder of J21 Coaching. She is passionate about making a difference for her clients and also for Birmingham and its communities and brings people together by connecting and supporting.
Jackie is a former magistrate and corporate fundraising manager, being responsible for generating a substantial income for a charity which supported hundreds of inner city families with young children who were facing a range of challenges. Jackie is also currently the director on the board of Sutton Coldfield Town BID.
This is My City festival partners include Sport Birmingham, Legacy West Midlands, Birmingham Commonwealth Association, Birmingham City University, Edgbaston Foundation, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Brum Hour. This Is My City festival 2020 headline sponsor is Transform Group, a Birmingham based design and build company, specialising in bespoke installations for the retail, leisure and hospitality sector.
Panikos Panayiotou, head of sport development at Birmingham City Council, said he was delighted to see the initiative take off.
"This is a time in which we need to show the world how diverse Birmingham is and how the city comes together in a time of need.
"The line-up for the festival is representative of what Birmingham is about and evidence that the Commonwealth has been in the city for over 70 years, not just as a celebration of 11 days of sport.
"This Is My City will become a legacy event for Birmingham and also a tourist attraction”
Festivities will kick off each day at 10am and run until 9pm.
Tickets can be reserved online for each day of the festival. The festival is free admission, however, a donation can be given when purchasing tickets online here
For more information, please visit the event website here.


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Mark Warburton breaks silence as West Brom linked Eze left out

Mark Warburton has addressed Eberechi Eze ’ s future at Queen ’ s Park Rangers after the sought-after winger was left out of Saturday ’ s friendly against AFC Wimbledon .
Speaking after seeing his team defeat their League One opponents 3-0 , the Rangers boss explained why he decided to omit the 22-year-old from a game that featured virtually the whole QPR squad .
Eze has been linked with a move to West Brom and Newcastle United , with Fulham , Crystal Palace and West Ham also credited with an interest .
“ There is a lot going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He has been lauded by many football people and did exceptionally well for us last season .
“ But , being brutally honest , he ’ s an asset .
Ebs knows that ’ s how football works .
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” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 14 goals and eight assists in 48 matches , including a stunner when QPR drew 2-2 at The Hawthorns last month .
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Mark Warburton has addressed Eberechi Eze’s future at Queen’s Park Rangers after the sought-after winger was left out of Saturday’s friendly against AFC Wimbledon.
Speaking after seeing his team defeat their League One opponents 3-0, the Rangers boss explained why he decided to omit the 22-year-old from a game that featured virtually the whole QPR squad.
Eze has been linked with a move to West Brom and Newcastle United, with Fulham, Crystal Palace and West Ham also credited with an interest.
“There is a lot going on with Ebere,” Warburton said.
“He has been lauded by many football people and did exceptionally well for us last season.
“But, being brutally honest, he’s an asset. Ebs knows that’s how football works. And that asset has a value. If that value is met then that asset moves on.
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“But he is a QPR player, he is a very talented boy and a pleasure to have around the group.
“Today the right thing to do for Ebs, with lots going on, was to look after him. He is back in training on Monday morning.”
Eze enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season with 14 goals and eight assists in 48 matches, including a stunner when QPR drew 2-2 at The Hawthorns last month.
He has been valued at £20million and Sky Sports claimed Fulham are the club most likely to meet Rangers’ demand.


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Roads shut as iconic Jewellery Quarter clock dismantled

A busy Jewellery Quarter junction will be noticeably empty after an iconic city landmark was removed .
The 117-year-old Chamberlain Clock is being dismantled ahead of extensive restoration and repairs .
Watch the video above as the removal work gets underway .
The clock , which was unveiled in 1903 on the roundabout at the junction of Warstone Lane and Vyse Street , will undergo extensive work to restore its workings , face and tower .
The junction will lie bare until next year when the clock is expected to be reinstated .
The removal is expected to take until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - as a result , the roundabout will be closed all weekend , with traffic diversions in place and bus routes suspended .
Affected routes include all roads leading up to the clock , including Frederick Street , Vyse Street and Warstone Lane .
The project , led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust ( JQDT ) , has been funded by the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District and the Jewellery Quarter Townscape Heritage Project - a National Lottery Heritage Fund scheme .
thomas Wildish , Chair of the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has stood tall as a Birmingham landmark since 1903 .
`` The JQBID made a pledge to levy payers in 2017 to refurbish the clock and it ’ s crucial that promise is delivered .
The project has been made possible through the generous contribution of our business community through JQBID , as well as the funding provided by the JQTH , through the National Lottery Heritage Fund .
`` As part of the refurbishment , it ’ s crucial we acknowledge the history of the Clock .
Joseph Chamberlain is well known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , yet more needs to be explored about his role in Government and the British Empire .
`` It ’ s for this reason we ’ ll be installing a new information panel , to share his history further with current and future generations.
” Before being removed , the clock stood with significantly corroded paintwork and a broken timepiece .
First unveiled in 1903 , the Clock commemorates Joseph Chamberlain ’ s visit to South Africa .

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A busy Jewellery Quarter junction will be noticeably empty after an iconic city landmark was removed.
The 117-year-old Chamberlain Clock is being dismantled ahead of extensive restoration and repairs. Watch the video above as the removal work gets underway.
The clock, which was unveiled in 1903 on the roundabout at the junction of Warstone Lane and Vyse Street, will undergo extensive work to restore its workings, face and tower.
The junction will lie bare until next year when the clock is expected to be reinstated.
The removal is expected to take until the end of tomorrow - August 23 - as a result, the roundabout will be closed all weekend, with traffic diversions in place and bus routes suspended.
Affected routes include all roads leading up to the clock, including Frederick Street, Vyse Street and Warstone Lane.
The project, led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT), has been funded by the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District and the Jewellery Quarter Townscape Heritage Project - a National Lottery Heritage Fund scheme.
thomas Wildish, Chair of the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust, said: “ The Chamberlain Clock has stood tall as a Birmingham landmark since 1903.
"The JQBID made a pledge to levy payers in 2017 to refurbish the clock and it’s crucial that promise is delivered. The project has been made possible through the generous contribution of our business community through JQBID, as well as the funding provided by the JQTH, through the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
"As part of the refurbishment, it’s crucial we acknowledge the history of the Clock. Joseph Chamberlain is well known for his positive impact on the city, yet more needs to be explored about his role in Government and the British Empire.
"It’s for this reason we’ll be installing a new information panel, to share his history further with current and future generations.”
Before being removed, the clock stood with significantly corroded paintwork and a broken timepiece.
First unveiled in 1903, the Clock commemorates Joseph Chamberlain’s visit to South Africa.


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Jeff Shi provides 'cautious' update on Molineux redevelopment plans

Jeff Shi has admitted that any plans to redevelop Molineux , will be done with a cautious approach , in order to avoid a potential ‘ financial dilemma ’ .
Since Fosun purchased Wolverhampton Wanderers back in 2016 , they have maintained their commitment to developing and updating the stadium , with the hopes of eventually reaching a 50,00 capacity .
In fact , at the end of last season , the club revealed a number of designs and plans for upcoming rennovations .
However , with the coronavirus pandemic affecting finances across the globe , Wolves ’ executive chairman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure the product on the pitch is up to standard .
“ We have a long-term plan for the stadium , ” Shi told the club ’ s official site .
“ Eventually we hope to have a larger stadium , but to expand , we need to be cautious .
We don ’ t want to put ourselves into a financial dilemma by doing too much too soon , because in 20 years , anything can happen .
We have seen many examples of how a new , bigger stadium can hurt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What I ’ m planning to do is a step-by-step plan .
We will not rebuild the stadium from zero , we want to expand some of the capacity here and rebuild some parts there .
Expanding gradually will be safer .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Wolves newsletter He added : “ What is more crucial is still the 11 players on the pitch .
A new stadium is nice to have , but it ’ s a long-term ambition .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have already a solid plan for Molineux , and hopefully from next season we can start to make improvements and expansions year-on-year and eventually we will reach that point.
” Despite the more reserved plans for Molineux , Shi has reaffirmed the ownership ’ s commitment to ensuring Wolves can compete with the biggest clubs in world football .
“ In the long-term , our aims are still the same .
There has not been any change .
Even in a really big pandemic that could go on for more than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small part of our 10-year , 20-year plan .
“ For our long-term aims , I ’ ve repeated it many times , we want to be an elite team in the world , and also a top brand in the world , but we are not in a rush .
We want to do things steadily , step-by-step , to build the club to that level .
”

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Jeff Shi has admitted that any plans to redevelop Molineux, will be done with a cautious approach, in order to avoid a potential ‘financial dilemma’.
Since Fosun purchased Wolverhampton Wanderers back in 2016, they have maintained their commitment to developing and updating the stadium, with the hopes of eventually reaching a 50,00 capacity.
In fact, at the end of last season, the club revealed a number of designs and plans for upcoming rennovations.
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However, with the coronavirus pandemic affecting finances across the globe, Wolves’ executive chairman has said it is more important to ensure the product on the pitch is up to standard.
“We have a long-term plan for the stadium,” Shi told the club’s official site. “Eventually we hope to have a larger stadium, but to expand, we need to be cautious. We don’t want to put ourselves into a financial dilemma by doing too much too soon, because in 20 years, anything can happen. We have seen many examples of how a new, bigger stadium can hurt and sometimes kill a club.
“What I’m planning to do is a step-by-step plan. We will not rebuild the stadium from zero, we want to expand some of the capacity here and rebuild some parts there. Expanding gradually will be safer.
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He added: “What is more crucial is still the 11 players on the pitch. A new stadium is nice to have, but it’s a long-term ambition.
“Now my mind is clearer, we have already a solid plan for Molineux, and hopefully from next season we can start to make improvements and expansions year-on-year and eventually we will reach that point.”
Despite the more reserved plans for Molineux, Shi has reaffirmed the ownership’s commitment to ensuring Wolves can compete with the biggest clubs in world football.
“In the long-term, our aims are still the same. There has not been any change. Even in a really big pandemic that could go on for more than a year, that time frame is still a small part of our 10-year, 20-year plan.
“For our long-term aims, I’ve repeated it many times, we want to be an elite team in the world, and also a top brand in the world, but we are not in a rush. We want to do things steadily, step-by-step, to build the club to that level.”


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Alan Hutton voices Brewster doubt as Villa linked with Liverpool star

Aston Villa have been linked with a catalogue of strikers ever since the transfer window opened .
One name that is sure to attract plenty of speculation before deadline passes is that of Rhian Brewster , the highly-regarded Liverpool youngster who made waves in the Championship last season .
The 20-year-old as been linked with the likes of Villa and Leeds United , both of whom are desperate for options up front and who saw the forward bag 11 in 22 appearances for Swansea City last term .
Brewster is expected to go out on loan again this season but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only be a squad player if he joins up with Dean Smith ’ s men .
“ He ’ s very young and I think the next step for him and his career would obviously be the step up from the Championship to the Premier League , ” Hutton told Football Insider .
“ I think he would be more of a squad player – yes , he ’ d get the experience and he ’ d play and I do think he ’ d score goals , he ’ s a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t think you could pin your hopes on him playing week in , week out .
“ I think it would be a case of if they brought in one or two others , it would be ideal for him .
He could learn off others , he could go and play in a two and I think that would be the ideal situation for him .
“ It would be a breakthrough season for him in the Premier League as well to get that experience before going back to Liverpool .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one but one that Dean Smith would really like to have in the squad .
It could be a step up or another great option , should I say , from what they ’ ve got .
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Aston Villa have been linked with a catalogue of strikers ever since the transfer window opened.
One name that is sure to attract plenty of speculation before deadline passes is that of Rhian Brewster, the highly-regarded Liverpool youngster who made waves in the Championship last season.
The 20-year-old as been linked with the likes of Villa and Leeds United, both of whom are desperate for options up front and who saw the forward bag 11 in 22 appearances for Swansea City last term.
Brewster is expected to go out on loan again this season but ex-Villa star Alan Hutton reckons he will only be a squad player if he joins up with Dean Smith’s men.
“He’s very young and I think the next step for him and his career would obviously be the step up from the Championship to the Premier League,” Hutton told Football Insider.
“I think he would be more of a squad player – yes, he’d get the experience and he’d play and I do think he’d score goals, he’s a very talented young boy but I don’t think you could pin your hopes on him playing week in, week out.
“I think it would be a case of if they brought in one or two others, it would be ideal for him. He could learn off others, he could go and play in a two and I think that would be the ideal situation for him.
“It would be a breakthrough season for him in the Premier League as well to get that experience before going back to Liverpool.
“I think that would be a squad one but one that Dean Smith would really like to have in the squad. It could be a step up or another great option, should I say, from what they’ve got.”


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Houses up for auction for less than £10k in the Black Country

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Houses up for auction for less than £10k in the Black Country
Houses up for auction for less than £10k in the Black Country
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birminghammail--2020-08-22--Aston Villa transfers live - Rashica latest and Grujic fee

Hello and welcome to Saturday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer .
We will be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day , with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
Werder Bremen star Milot Rashica - valued at £20 million-plus - continues to be the name associated with Aston Villa with a report on the Kosovan reluctant to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemingly meeting the German club 's price demand .
Elsewhere , Brentford duo Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahm remain top targets while there 's fresh links regarding Bournemouth duo Harry Wilson and Philip Billing while shock rumours surrounding young Liverpool duo Rhian Brewster and Marko Grujic .
Villa , who are currently enjoying a pre-season training camp in south Wales , are also linked with a move for American midfielder Weston McKennie , 21 , from Schalke .
So stay with us for today 's blog , below , and be sure to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer news and opinion .

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Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday, September 9.
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer.
We will be adding all the latest Villa news, views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day, with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club.
Matty Cash arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club's first senior signing of the window and Brentford striker Ollie Watkins completed his £28m switch to Villa Park on Wednesday.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been touted for a move with Dean Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton's long lay-off.
So stay with us for today's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.


birminghammail--2020-08-22--'Impatient' Milot Rashica reaffirms Aston Villa transfer stance

Milot Rashica is reportedly growing increasingly impatient with his transfer situation , but is still reluctant to join Aston Villa .
Rashica , 24 , is a transfer target for Villa this summer with Dean Smith keen to add to his attacking options for next season .
It is claimed that Smith has been tracking the Werder Bremen winger since the January window , with the hopes of reigniting his interest this summer .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ App Store After sitting out Werder ’ s first two pre-season games , Rashica was re-introduced into their training camp in Austria on Friday .
RB Leipzig have also been heavily linked with Rashica , but negotiations between the two clubs are believed to be at an ‘ impasse ’ , with the German outfit unwilling to match the £22.5m valuation placed on his head .
And according to a report in DeichStube , the player is becoming increasingly annoyed and is now doubting whether Leipzig want him at all .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking price , Rashica still has no intention of making the move to B6 .
The report reads : “ There is no plan B , because Rashica absolutely wants to play internationally in the next season , so Premier League club Aston Villa is not an issue.
” Earlier this week , Werder 's chairman Marco Bode confirmed Rashica , who scored eight goals and provided seven assists in the league last term , has requested to leave the club .
`` We 're strong enough to say we wo n't sell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we say that no player is unsalable , '' Bode said .
`` Milot has clearly registered his change request with us .
`` That 's why we 're not naive and take into account that Milot wo n't play for us for the entire next year . ''
Villa are still waiting to seal their first deal of the window , with the transfer committee on Smith , chief executive Christian Purslow and new sporting director Johan Lange , busily working behind the scenes .

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birminghammail--2020-08-22--Erdington's NHS walk in centre saved my wife's life

Erdington 's NHS Walk-in Centre - providing out of hours GP appointments for emergencies - is to reopen as an urgent care centre , to the delight of local campaigners .
MP Jack Dromey , supported by local residents , pressed Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group to confirm the high street venue would reopen - it closed down when the coronavirus pandemic hit .
It remains closed but he has now received an assurance from CCG chief executive Paul Jennings that it will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so .
That 's a relief for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - it has been under closure threat in the past .
Among campaigners was Shaun Bebbington , whose partner , Lisa , was saved when the Walk-In Centre diagnosed her with Sepsis after two GPs appointments and an ambulance call-out failed to diagnose her illness .
He said : `` The Erdington Walk-In Centre saved my partners life .
She had at least two separate visits to our GP , and an ambulance call-out after she started to fit and pass out early hours on a Tuesday morning .
After they all failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Walk-In Centre .
`` Shortly after we arrived the doctor diagnosed her with Sepsis and said if we had waited a couple of days for another doctor ’ s appointment , she may well have died.
” He added : “ That ’ s why the Walk-In Centre is so important to our community .
Local residents need to know they will be treated locally if they fall ill .
The Walk-In Centre has saved countless lives , including my partner Lisa , and we will be forever thankful that valuable community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walk-In Centre was the subject of a high-profile campaign to save it from closure in 2013 , and has been in a ‘ suspended contract position ’ since March , so staff could be redeployed to other local NHS services to meet demand .
In his letter seeking reassurances about its future , Erdington MP Mr Dromey also pressed for the town to be considered as the location for a vaccination hub once a vaccine against coronavirus is found .
Dromey told the CCG : `` The Walk-In Centre is essential to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Erdington and surrounding population .
“ I have been contacted by many constituents who are deeply concerned over the future of the Walk-In Centre following its temporary closure due to COVID .
I am seeking assurances that Erdington will continue to have access to a Walk-In Centre following the disruption caused by the pandemic . ''
Dr Dave Sangha , Director of Badger Midlands Medical , who run the Erdington Walk-In Centre , praised the MPs support .
He said : “ It is always comforting to know that Jack Dromey MP will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services .
“ He has been in constant touch with the patients , NHS providers and the CCG to secure the future of the Walk-In Centre in the Erdington area , something that is of great benefit to all users and our sincere thanks to Jack for all his efforts and support.
” Birmingham and Solihull CCG confirmed the location would reopen for 12 hours a day , seven days a week , to provide urgent care out of hours .

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Erdington's NHS Walk-in Centre - providing out of hours GP appointments for emergencies - is to reopen as an urgent care centre, to the delight of local campaigners.
MP Jack Dromey, supported by local residents, pressed Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group to confirm the high street venue would reopen - it closed down when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
It remains closed but he has now received an assurance from CCG chief executive Paul Jennings that it will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.
That's a relief for local residents who feared for its future - it has been under closure threat in the past.
Among campaigners was Shaun Bebbington, whose partner, Lisa, was saved when the Walk-In Centre diagnosed her with Sepsis after two GPs appointments and an ambulance call-out failed to diagnose her illness.
He said: "The Erdington Walk-In Centre saved my partners life. She had at least two separate visits to our GP, and an ambulance call-out after she started to fit and pass out early hours on a Tuesday morning. After they all failed to diagnose her illness, we visited the Walk-In Centre.
"Shortly after we arrived the doctor diagnosed her with Sepsis and said if we had waited a couple of days for another doctor’s appointment, she may well have died.”
He added: “That’s why the Walk-In Centre is so important to our community. Local residents need to know they will be treated locally if they fall ill. The Walk-In Centre has saved countless lives, including my partner Lisa, and we will be forever thankful that valuable community resource was available to us.”
The Walk-In Centre was the subject of a high-profile campaign to save it from closure in 2013, and has been in a ‘suspended contract position’ since March, so staff could be redeployed to other local NHS services to meet demand.
In his letter seeking reassurances about its future, Erdington MP Mr Dromey also pressed for the town to be considered as the location for a vaccination hub once a vaccine against coronavirus is found.
Dromey told the CCG: "The Walk-In Centre is essential to the health and wellbeing of the people of Erdington and surrounding population.
“I have been contacted by many constituents who are deeply concerned over the future of the Walk-In Centre following its temporary closure due to COVID. I am seeking assurances that Erdington will continue to have access to a Walk-In Centre following the disruption caused by the pandemic."
Dr Dave Sangha, Director of Badger Midlands Medical, who run the Erdington Walk-In Centre, praised the MPs support.
He said: “It is always comforting to know that Jack Dromey MP will do everything possible to support local NHS services.
“He has been in constant touch with the patients, NHS providers and the CCG to secure the future of the Walk-In Centre in the Erdington area, something that is of great benefit to all users and our sincere thanks to Jack for all his efforts and support.”
Birmingham and Solihull CCG confirmed the location would reopen for 12 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide urgent care out of hours.


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Six more people have died with coronavirus in English hospitals

A further six people have died with coronavirus in hospitals in England in the last 24 hours .
One person died with Covid in Wales , Scotland recorded no deaths , bringing the UK total in the past day to seven deaths .
This means the total number of confirmed reported deaths in English hospitals linked to Covid is 29,496 .
In the latest deaths , the patients were aged between 79 and 93 years old and all had known underlying health conditions .
One of the deaths was in the east of England , two were in the north-east @ @ @ @ @ @ @ north-west , while two were in the south-east .
There were no Covid-related deaths in the Midlands .
The figures come as Birmingham is the latest area of the UK to teeter on the edge of a local lockdown as infections rise in the city .
It has been put on a watch list and voluntary restrictions have been introduced in a bid to stop the spread .
Experts have also warned that the UK is on the same trajectory as Spain and the R rate is now rising , meaning the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Government could be forced to impose a second national lockdown in the autumn .
The news comes as Sir Mark Walport , a former chief scientific adviser , said coronavirus will be present `` forever '' and people are likely to need regular vaccinations against it .
He told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme that the pandemic would be controlled by `` global vaccination '' .
But he added that Covid-19 is not `` going to be a disease like smallpox which could be eradicated by vaccination '' .
Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Government 's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) , said : `` This is a virus that is going to be with us forever in some form or another and almost certainly will require repeated vaccinations .
`` So a bit like flu , people will need re-vaccination at regular intervals . ''

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A further six people have died with coronavirus in hospitals in England in the last 24 hours.
One person died with Covid in Wales, Scotland recorded no deaths, bringing the UK total in the past day to seven deaths.
This means the total number of confirmed reported deaths in English hospitals linked to Covid is 29,496.
In the latest deaths, the patients were aged between 79 and 93 years old and all had known underlying health conditions.
One of the deaths was in the east of England, two were in the north-east and Yorkshire, one was in the north-west, while two were in the south-east.
There were no Covid-related deaths in the Midlands.
The figures come as Birmingham is the latest area of the UK to teeter on the edge of a local lockdown as infections rise in the city. It has been put on a watch list and voluntary restrictions have been introduced in a bid to stop the spread.
Experts have also warned that the UK is on the same trajectory as Spain and the R rate is now rising, meaning the virus is spreading again. If this continues, the Government could be forced to impose a second national lockdown in the autumn.
The news comes as Sir Mark Walport, a former chief scientific adviser, said coronavirus will be present "forever" and people are likely to need regular vaccinations against it.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the pandemic would be controlled by "global vaccination".
But he added that Covid-19 is not "going to be a disease like smallpox which could be eradicated by vaccination".
Sir Mark, who is also a member of the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), said: "This is a virus that is going to be with us forever in some form or another and almost certainly will require repeated vaccinations.
"So a bit like flu, people will need re-vaccination at regular intervals."


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Friend, Davis and Seddon feature as Blues draw Karanka's first game

Aitor Karanka ’ s first match in charge of Birmingham City ended in a 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic .
The 46-year-old saw Caolan Boyd-Munce equalise for his new team in a pre-season friendly at Wast Hills .
Charlton took the lead through flier Alfie Doughty midway through the first period before Boyd-Munce levelled after a ball forward by Marc Roberts .
Karanka sent out two separate outfield teams in the first and second halves , both in a 4-2-3-1 formation , featuring players who have returned to Blues after spending last season on loan – and a handful of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole game in goal , while Odin Bailey , second-year scholar Amari Miller and Jayden Reid all started the match .
Josh Dacres-Cogley , Steve Seddon , David Davis and Agustin Medina came on at the break , as did Charlie Lakin and highly rated 17-year-old striker Adan George .
George Friend , the club ’ s only signing of the summer so far , played the second 45 minutes .
Blues are next in action on Wednesday when they play Leicester City at Wast Hills in a 1pm kick-off before travelling to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Aitor Karanka’s first match in charge of Birmingham City ended in a 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic.
The 46-year-old saw Caolan Boyd-Munce equalise for his new team in a pre-season friendly at Wast Hills.
Charlton took the lead through flier Alfie Doughty midway through the first period before Boyd-Munce levelled after a ball forward by Marc Roberts.
Karanka sent out two separate outfield teams in the first and second halves, both in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring players who have returned to Blues after spending last season on loan – and a handful of academy products.
Zach Jeacock played the whole game in goal, while Odin Bailey, second-year scholar Amari Miller and Jayden Reid all started the match.
Josh Dacres-Cogley, Steve Seddon, David Davis and Agustin Medina came on at the break, as did Charlie Lakin and highly rated 17-year-old striker Adan George.
George Friend, the club’s only signing of the summer so far, played the second 45 minutes.
Blues are next in action on Wednesday when they play Leicester City at Wast Hills in a 1pm kick-off before travelling to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Saturday.
First half: Jeacock; Colin, Roberts, Bajrami, Pedersen; Sunjic, Boyd-Munce, Bailey, Crowley, Miller; Reid.
Second half: Jeacock; Dacres-Cogley, Dean, Friend, Seddon; Kieftenbeld, Medina, Davis; Bela, Lakin, George.


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Mum claims garage 'didn't tell her' about final £6,900 payment for new car

A motorist says she has been left with a car she can not afford after claiming she was never told about a lump sum payment at the end of her finance deal .
Pub landlady Jillie Stross was shocked to discover she would have to pay £6,900 to keep the car - money she said she does n't have .
Jillie claims staff at the motor dealership did not tell her about the final payment because she never saw any paperwork before she signed the deal due to Covid restrictions .
BristolLive reported that Jillie bought a Dacia Duster SE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month because she needed more space for her mobility scooter .
She signed the finance agreement to pay £198 per month for the new car - but said she was not told about the balloon payment , a lump sum payable at the end of the deal .
Jillie told Wales Online : `` I was asked by the salesperson how did £198 per month sound ?
I thought it was a bit more than I had wanted to pay , but it was fine .
`` I was told when I came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we could n't go through the paperwork , and I was asked to sign it electronically .
I thought I was signing up for a test drive at the time and only realised afterwards I was actually buying the car . ''
Jillie said she went through with the purchase as she needed a car which could easily fit her mobility scooter .
She suffers from arthritis and needs the scooter when she 's out and about and to look after her children , including her 12-year-old autisic son .
After picking up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't feel right '' so she rang them up and queried the £198 a month fee - and that 's when they mentioned the final balloon payment .
Jillie , who says she can not afford the final payment said : `` I 've been onto both the finance company and the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong , that I 'd signed the papers and agreed to everything .
`` I said I had been told we could n't go through the actual paperwork due to Covid-19 and so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing .
I was never even shown the screen at the time or anything .
`` I feel like an idiot and I am kicking myself for not insisting on seeing it at the time , but I trusted them .
`` I did n't think it was malicious or deliberate , I think they never told me and are now denying that no-one did . ''
Wessex Garages has said they were aware of the issues Jillie had raised , but denied any mis-selling or wrongdoing .
In a statement they said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues the customer has raised and Wessex Garages has responded promptly and professionally at every stage .
`` Whilst we are unable to comment on the specific details of this case , we have tried to offer alternatives and fully advised the customer of her options while trying to resolve the matter .
`` Having investigated fully we are confident that there is no indication or miss selling , breach of regulations or policies . ''

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A motorist says she has been left with a car she cannot afford after claiming she was never told about a lump sum payment at the end of her finance deal.
Pub landlady Jillie Stross was shocked to discover she would have to pay £6,900 to keep the car - money she said she doesn't have.
Jillie claims staff at the motor dealership did not tell her about the final payment because she never saw any paperwork before she signed the deal due to Covid restrictions.
BristolLive reported that Jillie bought a Dacia Duster SE Twenty from Wessex Garages in Newport last month because she needed more space for her mobility scooter.
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She signed the finance agreement to pay £198 per month for the new car - but said she was not told about the balloon payment, a lump sum payable at the end of the deal.
Jillie told Wales Online : "I was asked by the salesperson how did £198 per month sound? I thought it was a bit more than I had wanted to pay, but it was fine.
"I was told when I came into the office that because of Covid-19 we couldn't go through the paperwork, and I was asked to sign it electronically. I thought I was signing up for a test drive at the time and only realised afterwards I was actually buying the car."
Jillie said she went through with the purchase as she needed a car which could easily fit her mobility scooter. She suffers from arthritis and needs the scooter when she's out and about and to look after her children, including her 12-year-old autisic son.
After picking up the car, Jillie said "something didn't feel right" so she rang them up and queried the £198 a month fee - and that's when they mentioned the final balloon payment.
Jillie, who says she cannot afford the final payment said: "I've been onto both the finance company and the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong, that I'd signed the papers and agreed to everything.
"I said I had been told we couldn't go through the actual paperwork due to Covid-19 and so I'd never actually seen it before signing. I was never even shown the screen at the time or anything.
"I feel like an idiot and I am kicking myself for not insisting on seeing it at the time, but I trusted them.
"I didn't think it was malicious or deliberate, I think they never told me and are now denying that no-one did."
Wessex Garages has said they were aware of the issues Jillie had raised, but denied any mis-selling or wrongdoing.
In a statement they said: "We are aware of the issues the customer has raised and Wessex Garages has responded promptly and professionally at every stage.
"Whilst we are unable to comment on the specific details of this case, we have tried to offer alternatives and fully advised the customer of her options while trying to resolve the matter.
"Having investigated fully we are confident that there is no indication or miss selling, breach of regulations or policies."


birminghammail--2020-08-22--Liverpool urged to make bid for Wolves target Ismaila Sarr

Jurgen Klopp has been told that in-demand Watford winger Ismaila Sarr , ‘ would be perfect for Liverpool ’ , with Wolves also credited with an interest .
Sarr , who shone for Watford last season , despite their relegation , is widely expected to leave Vicarage Road in the current window .
According to the Watford Observer , Wolves are one of three Premier League clubs who have already been in contact with Sarr 's representatives .
Both Wolves and Liverpool are said to be interested in the 22-year-old , with Crystal Palace also believed to be tracking him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has urged Klopp to make a move for the former Rennes man , suggesting he is a much better option that Divock Origi .
“ They don ’ t need much but Divock Origi isn ’ t of the class of the starting front three , ” he said .
“ Ismaila Sarr would be a better option for them , he is unbelievably quick and while he has a lot to improve on , Klopp would be the ideal man to get the best out of him .
He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool.
” Speaking earlier this week , Sarr admitted he didn ’ t know where his future lay , with rumours swirling about potential transfers .
“ Honestly , right now , I don ’ t really know what to say , ” Sarr said , via Sport Witness .
“ We ’ re going to play in the Championship since there ’ s no transfer yet .
I ’ m at the same level of information as everyone else when it comes to these transfer rumours .
Make sure you do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign up to our Wolves newsletter “ Every day , like everyone else , I get information like I ’ m going to play at Liverpool , Manchester United etc… But really , for now , we haven ’ t spoken about it internally .
“ Liverpool really are a big team , everyone would like to play there .
They won the Premier League this year and the Champions League last season , but there are other big teams in the English league .
“ Honestly , I don ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that were to happen , I only wish for it to be a good team .
For now , there are only assumptions .
”

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Jurgen Klopp has been told that in-demand Watford winger Ismaila Sarr, ‘would be perfect for Liverpool’, with Wolves also credited with an interest.
Sarr, who shone for Watford last season, despite their relegation, is widely expected to leave Vicarage Road in the current window.
According to the Watford Observer, Wolves are one of three Premier League clubs who have already been in contact with Sarr's representatives.
Both Wolves and Liverpool are said to be interested in the 22-year-old, with Crystal Palace also believed to be tracking him.
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And Kilbane, speaking with BoyleSports, has urged Klopp to make a move for the former Rennes man, suggesting he is a much better option that Divock Origi.
“They don’t need much but Divock Origi isn’t of the class of the starting front three,” he said. “Ismaila Sarr would be a better option for them, he is unbelievably quick and while he has a lot to improve on, Klopp would be the ideal man to get the best out of him. He’s more pacey and would be perfect for Liverpool.”
Speaking earlier this week, Sarr admitted he didn’t know where his future lay, with rumours swirling about potential transfers.
“Honestly, right now, I don’t really know what to say,” Sarr said, via Sport Witness. “We’re going to play in the Championship since there’s no transfer yet. I’m at the same level of information as everyone else when it comes to these transfer rumours.
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“Every day, like everyone else, I get information like I’m going to play at Liverpool, Manchester United etc… But really, for now, we haven’t spoken about it internally.
“Liverpool really are a big team, everyone would like to play there. They won the Premier League this year and the Champions League last season, but there are other big teams in the English league.
“Honestly, I don’t have a choice to make yet. If that were to happen, I only wish for it to be a good team. For now, there are only assumptions.”