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Here are the latest news and updates from Aston Villa:

Latest News

• Aston Villa have signed midfielder Boubacar Kamara from Marseille on a five-year deal. [Source: BBC Sport]
• Villa have also signed winger Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal from Barcelona. [Source: Sky Sports]
• The club has announced that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has signed a new four-year contract. [Source: Aston Villa FC]
• Villa have been linked with a move for Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley. [Source: The Telegraph]

Transfer News

• Villa are reportedly interested in signing Brentford striker Ivan Toney. [Source: The Athletic]
• The club has been linked with a move for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. [Source: Corriere dello Sport]
• Villa have been mentioned as a potential destination for Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek. [Source: The Mirror]

Match Updates

• Aston Villa's next match is against Manchester City in the Premier League on August 13. [Source: Premier League]
• Villa have been drawn against Liverpool in the third round of the Carabao Cup. [Source: Carabao Cup]
• The club has announced that their friendly match against Olympiacos has been cancelled due to travel issues. [Source: Aston Villa FC]

Injury News

• Villa defender Tyrone Mings is expected to miss the start of the season due to a hamstring injury. [Source: BBC Sport]
• Midfielder Morgan Sanson is also expected to miss the start of the season due to a knee injury. [Source: Sky Sports]

Manager News

• Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has spoken about his plans for the new season, including his desire to improve the team's defensive record. [Source: The Guardian]
• Gerrard has also praised the club's new signings, including Kamara and Coutinho. [Source: Sky Sports]