Frie down many more to go

Last updated : 27 July 2008 By Tom Vickers
Brad Friedel became Villa's third summer signing on Saturday and fans will be hoping there are plenty more new faces still to come.
After the horrendous injury sustained by Wilfred Bouma, Villa realistically need four new defenders before the big kick off on August 16th.
Deals will need to be done fast as Martin O'Neill searches for two new left backs, a centre back and a right back.
And with the midfield also looking threadbare, strengthening and consolidating is the key.
Gareth Barry showed exactly why he must be kept as he shone in the 1-0 win against the Odense.
He took his place on the field in difficult circumstances after Bouma's injury but the England midfielder kept his head and kept Villa ticking over.

Spree

Attention now turns to a replacement left back which will free Barry up so he can return to his natural midfield role.
The top target is likely to be Reading's Nicky Shorey who has proved himself at the highest level with the Royals and with England.
Shorey made his international debut against Brazil at Wembley and although he is now out of the reckoning he did himself no disservice in that outing.
Other possible defensive targets include Valencia right back Miguel and Leicester youngster Joe Mattock.
With Friedel, Sidwell and Davies already signed and the deal for Brad Guzan set to be completed on Friday, Villa are on the way.
But, their signatures are just the start of the spending spree...or so we hope.