Speculation claimed Turkish giants Fenerbahce were plotting a £5million bid to prise Carew away from Villa in the New Year.
The former Besiktas frontman has been a regular in Villa's attack this season and Martin O'Neill would be reluctant to lose t
GENEVA, Nov 14 - World Cup qualifiers Switzerlandlost an 11-match unbeaten record when they were beaten 1-0 athome by Norway in a drab, rain-soaked friendly on Saturday.Norway striker John Carew converted a penalty three minutesinto the second half
Striker Carew was Villa's man of the match in their 5-1 demolition of visiting Bolton on Saturday, setting up three goals and scoring one himself.
But Milner again turned in an excellent performance to issue another reminder to Fabio Capello of his
The Norwegian international set up three goals and scored one himself and was too much of a handful for Bolton's former Villa defensive pair of Zat Knight and Garry Cahill.
The pair could not contain the power or aerial threat of the former Lyon str
The towering Norwegian joined Villa from Lyon in 2007 and has become something of a cult hero in the Midlands.
He has become a firm fans' favourite, while he is a popular and commanding presence in the dressing room.
Having formed a special bond wit
Agbonlahor was overlooked by Capello for the recent double header with Slovenia and Croatia at Wembley but he has responded by scoring in Villa's last three games and has reaped the benefits of a built-up physique.
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The home side rans out 4-0 winners in the World Cup qualifier at the Ullevaal Stadium but, with the game scoreless, they were denied a decent penalty claim when Carew went to ground inside the penalty area following a challenge by Steven Caldwell.
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The giant Norway international was reported to be attracting interest from both Manchester City and Tottenham.
Villa have already seen midfielder Gareth Barry depart for Eastlands and O'Neill does not want to lose the services of another key man.
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