Hello and welcome to Read Aston Villa’s live transfer deadline day blog.

We will be live here from 7am until after the British summer transfer window shuts at 6pm – a day that could define the plans of Aston Villa and their manager, Tim Sherwood. No stone will be left unturned as we bring you all the latest news on a potentially hectic day at Villa Park.

Tweet @readastonvilla with any stories/thoughts you may have as the day unfolds.

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