Villa seal Shorey deal
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of left-back Nicky Shorey from Reading on a three-year deal.
The 27-year-old joins former Royals team-mate Steve Sidwell, full-back Luke Young and goalkeepers Brad Friedel and Brad Guzan at Villa Park.
Shorey told Villa's website: "I talked to the manager and he's very positive and very ambitious. That's what I am. I am just grateful for the opportunity."
Villa snap up Young
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Luke Young from Middlesbrough.
The England defender became the second new full-back to arrive at Villa Park on Thursday following the capture of Nicky Shorey from Reading.
And Young told the club's official website: "I think this is a great opportunity for me to try and win something. I think at the minute Villa are a notch above Boro."