Steven Gerrard has made a good start to the his plans to reinvigorate Aston Villa's squad having already wrapped up some important deals approximately a week after the Premier League season came to an end.
The Villa boss has previously spoken of his desire to bring European football back to Villa Park and appears to be a man in a hurry to achieve his goal with the signings of Philippe Coutinho, Boubacar Kamara with a deal also in place for Diego Carlos.
Gerrard has not rested there and already has plenty of other irons in the fire as he attempts to strengthen his squad. Mirror Sport rounds up all the latest Villa transfer news and rumours.
