Joey Barton (Soon To Be A Free Agent)
Set to be released from Rangers in being signed off with stress, Joey Barton may even be available before January.
Despite controversy having followed him around during his long career, Barton proved that he’s actually a decent footballer in winning promotion with Burnley last term.
Somebody who has successfully negotiated the Championship in the past, The Mirror claim that Aston Villa are waiting in the wings for Barton’s signature alongside former club Burnley.
While Gary Gardner has managed to get himself into the team on a consistent basis of late, you feel there is still more room for a quality central midfielder and Barton’s range of passing and combative abilities could be just what Aston Villa need in their current situation.