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Friday’s Aston Villa transfer roundup detailed the Villans ending their interest in a Championship striker, a blow in the pursuit of a Manchester United defender and comments from one of the club’s new signings. Today’s edition introduces the reported completion of a defender’s transfer, the end of the chase for an England international goalkeeper and eyes on a former Liverpool forward.
Mings completes move
Tyrone Mings has completed his move from Bournemouth to Villa, the club have confirmed. The deal is reportedly worth £20m, which could rise to £25m. He becomes the club’s sixth new arrival of the transfer window, after spending the second half of last season on loan at Villa Park.
No more interest in Butland
According to Sky Sports News, the Midlands outfit have ended their interest in Stoke City’s Jack Butland. It is reported that Dean Smith and co are not prepared to pay the £25m that the Potters want for the 26-year-old.
Eyes on Borini
Aston Villa have their eyes on former Chelsea, Swansea and Sunderland striker Fabio Borini, according to Calcio Mercato. The 28-year-old is currently on the books of AC Milan, with the Rossoneri reportedly looking for €15m (£13.4m) for his services.