The Cameroon international is set to leave the Villans after an unsuccessful two-year spell at the club, joining the Ligue 1 outfit for an undisclosed fee Aston Villa have confirmed that midfielder Jean Makoun is set to leave Villa Park and make his loan deal at Rennes permanent this summer. The Cameroon international will sign for the French Ligue 1 outfit this summer for an undisclosed fee...Full Story »

Gerard Houllier admits Aston Villa need to demonstrate the winning formula to banish any lingering fears of relegation. Villa have been beaten only once in eight games in all competitions and have improved significantly in terms of their performance levels since the new year. There has also been a feelgood factor after the arrival of Darren Bent and Jean Makoun during the January transfer wind...Full Story »