Smith has revealed his shock at losing the Aston Villa job, and namechecked three players whose absences contributed towards his downfall.

Steven Gerrard has pushed back comparisons between former Villa player Jack Grealish and a current star

The player has been urged to raise his levels and claims Gerrard will also be well aware of the star's inability to influence games

Mikel Arteta has discussed an Aston Villa pair ahead of his clubs upcoming game with Dean Smith's side.

The Aston Villa manager is preparing for another tough test against Everton, whose example he is aiming to emulate

The Villa boss feels he has better squad depth this season and their current predicament is showing why that is important

A pundit has claimed Aston Villa will 'regret' their decision to let Emi Buendia and Emi Martinez go on international duty

Aston Villa look set to have their wishes disregarded and could be severely impacted for their upcoming fixtures

Dean Smith's side claimed a 1-1 draw against his former employers, who have made a decent start to life in the Premier League

A premier League attacker has 'done his time' at his current club and should join Aston Villa this summer, according to Kevin Campbell

Pre-season games are now under way and one man has hit the ground running with a sublime showing for the club.

Dean Smith's club are preparing to go some way to replacing Jack Grealish in style, with Buendia costing £33million by himself

One pundit has claimed that Arsenal will not improve their transfer record unless a major issue is solved at the club

Villa revealed on Monday they had reached an agreement with Norwich and now the move has officially been completed

Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Norwich for Emi Buendia, who will undergo a medical on Monday

The Gunners had a £30million offer rejected, and Villa have stolen in to get a deal completed for the forward

Various sources paint different pictures of the scenario but it seems all signs are pointing towards the Gunners missing out

The Argentine playmaker has been on Mikel Arteta's radar for some time, emerging as one of the Gunners' top summer transfer targets.

The Premier League duo have been warned of the cost of their pursuit of a star man

Arsenal have lost ground in the race with Aston Villa to sign a £40m-rated playmaker after the financial details of a possible move surfaced

After a solid season that saw them finish 11th, Villa have their eyes on three signings that could firmly establish them in the top half

The Gunners have a new director of football in place and he's made the signing of a £40m midfield star his immediate priority

The Gunners are making plans to bring in a big-money alternative to Odegaard after coming to a stark realisation about the Norwegian

It will be a summer of decisions for the Championship winners and much will centre on whether to sell a star with an eye for goal.

Attacking midfielder is destined to return to the Premier League, but will that be with Leeds?

The Reds have their eyes on the signing of an electric Argentina winger, a report claims

Sutton, who works as a pundit for BBC Sport and BT Sport, made the claim while watching Norwich's win over Stoke on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta will seemingly have to turn his attention elsewhere to land an attacking midfielder this month.

If Arsenal want Buendia this month they will have to pay a huge fee, according to Sky Sports

The creative midfielder has not only caught the eye of Mikel Arteta but also the eyes of another club on the continent

The Argentine schemer has stopped short of pledging his future to Norwich

The creative playmaker has recorded an astonishing 32 assist for his club during his stay, including seven already this campaign

A resurgent Gunners side have won their last three Premier League, but are still looking to strengthen their squad this month.

The Gunners are reportedly willing to sacrifice two squad stars to get this impressive deal over the line in January

Arsenal have added a Norwich midfielder to their list of targets as they look for more creativity, according to reports.

The Argentinian playmaker has confirmed his wish to leave Carrow Road before the transfer window shuts

The Elland Road outfit are expected to have a busy summer, as they prepare for their return to the Premier League.

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has been told to look no further than his own country when searching for Pablo Hernandez's replacement.

Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on a Norwich winger who has one fewer assist than Trent Alexander-Arnold this season.

Key Norwich playmaker Emi Buendia has signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League club.

Getafe have received a financial windfall from Norwich City after promotion triggered a clause in the Emiliano Buendia transfer deal.

Leeds United are reportedly considering a swoop to sign a highly-rated Getafe striker in January.