Aston Villa FC have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at their first game of the new football season. The Black Sabbath singer played his very last show at the club’s home ground, Villa Park, on July 5, just 17 days before his death at the age of 76.

The Prince of Darkness died on 22 July at the age of 76, with many Black Sabbath fans left devastated across the world

Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey is pushing to complete his transfer to Roma, with his agents flying in for talks, reportedly on loan for €4m with option to buy for a further €16m. The winger was notably left out of the Aston Villa squad for today’s Premier League opener against Newcastle United, a further sign that he has made his decision to leave.

Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio have left Villa after their loan spells and there are doubts over Morgan Rogers’ fitness following a knock in pre-season. That could mean a completely fresh attack for the Premier League opening fixture against Newcastle on Saturday behind Ollie Watkins.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his 22-man squad for Roma’s final pre-season friendly match against Frosinone.There is good news for the Giallorossi as Paulo Dybala has returned to the squad,

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Aston Villa have opened talks with Roma over the sale of forward Leon Bailey, TBR Football understands. As Jacob Ramsey heads to Newcastle for a permanent transfer, Villa also look to be moving on winger Bailey. TBR Football understand Villa want to move Bailey on in order to free up money for new signings late in the transfer window.

Villa acknowledged that they breached the rules for the fifth time last season in their 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park in May.