RNS Number:4767O
Aston Villa PLC
08 August 2003


For Immediate Release                                              8 August 2003


                                Aston Villa Plc

                          Player Contract Negotiation


Aston Villa Plc announces that it has agreed terms subject to contract
negotiation and medical examination for the transfer of the registration of
player goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen from Sunderland AFC.  The transfer fee is
undisclosed and the player will enter into a personal contract until 30 June
2006.  The parties expect to complete the transaction by close of business
today.





Contact:


Buchanan Communications                                  020 7466 5000
Mark Edwards/Suzanne Brocks




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