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Robinson deal on?

Callum Robinson looks to be heading for the exit doors with Fulham and Preston leading the race for his signature.

The 21-year-old striker is out of contract and Preston are keen to sign him up after three successful loan spells.

What do you think Villa fans? Inevitable? Or could he be just the kind of player that Villa should be keeping?

Free for all

Aston Villa can take advantage of a number of free transfers in the Championship, should they so desire.

They could even make a play for former stars Emile Heskey or Nathan Delfouneso!

MORE: Here are the full list of players released.

Siegrist says his goodbyes

Aston Villa have parted ways with Swiss goalie Benjamin Siegrist.

The 24-year-old has left to join FC Vaduz in his homeland.

His contract was up at Villa Park this summer and he joins the Swiss Super League club on a two-year-deal.

Speaking on Twitter he said: "Super excited to have signed for @VaduzFC looking forward to this new challenge”this new challenge”

Gil going?

Carles Gil looks set to bring an end to his unhappy time at Aston Villa by returning to Spain.

Spanish website Plaza Deportivo are reporting that Real Betis looks likely to be his next destination, with interest from Sevilla also.

The report claims that Miguel Torrecilla the Real Betis Sporting Director is keen to add him to the ranks.

Interestingly it also claims that Villa do NOT want to sell Gil, more that they see him as a loan option with a long-term future at the club.

It would seem unlikely given his sporadic performances so far for the club that they would be resistant to a permanent deal if the price is right.

Paul Lambert signed the 22-year-old for £3million to bring him in from Valencia.

Initially he looked like he could help turn around Villa’s fortunes, especially after scoring a stunning goal against Bournemouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

But, Gil has struggled to make an impact.

Bamford interest

Patrick Bamford is back on Aston Villa’s radar as boss Roberto Di Matteo hunts for a new striker.

The Chelsea forward wants regular first-team football next season and is open to a move away from Stamford Bridge.

Last term he failed to score a single Premier League goal during loan spells at Crystal Palace and Norwich and is expected to drop down into the Championship.

Villa would have to stump up around £10m to land him on a permanent deal but Di Matteo is expected to discuss a possible loan move with his former club.

Jack Grealish

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The Sun say that Stoke are in pole position to land Jack Grealish this summer.

The midfielder enjoyed a successful Toulon Tournament for England U21s last month, scoring twice as Gareth Southgate's boys lifted the trophy.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes is reportedly a fan of Grealish, and is in the market for a new midfielder after Ibrahim Afellay was ruled out for the foreseeable future with a long-term injury.

Ex-Blues winger Nathan Redmond is also expected to head to the Potteries.

Gregg on RDM appointment

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Jordan Amavi

Nice are said to be the fourth side chasing Jordan Amavi - the club that originally sold him to Villa.

L'Equipe this past week reported that AC Milan, Lyon and Liverpool were all interested in taking the Frenchman, who's been missing with injury since November.

The 22-year-old was signed last summer for around £10m.

The Liverpool Echo have also reported recently that Liverpool's speculated interest is merely that.

Graham Dorrans

The Mirror say that Roberto Di Matteo wants Graham Dorrans at Villa Park.

The Scottish midfielder excelled in the Championship under Di Matteo at Albion - his first full season in England.

The 29-year-old moved to Norwich from The Hawthorns last summer for around £4m but has struggled to hold down a regular spot at Carrow Road, with Jonny Howson, Alex Tettey and Youssouf Mulumbu also vying for spots.

A source told People Sport: “Dorrans loved working under Roberto and they have maintained their relationship.

"They both want it to happen but the two clubs have to come to an arrangement over the fee.”