Aston Villa join Man City in race for West Brom ace Paul Downing

In-form Birmingham City are ready to rival Wolves in the £3million chase for Aston Villa's defender Craig Gardner.The 23-year-old is out-of-favour at Villa Park and would consider leaving the club for first team football. Leaving? Craig GardnerMeanwhile, Villa and Manchester City are interested in West Brom defender Paul Downing, 18. The Fast Show: Torres's late goal lifts Liverpool to victory at Aston Villa ASTON VILLA FC

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