Bouma goes to Villa

The deal is thought to be around £4m, with the player likely to sign contracts today.

The PSV Eindhoven defender was thought to be one Rafa Benitez's targets, filling an important role as cover for either Sami Hyypia or Jamie Carragher.

But Villa seemed to have hold onto the player, with total transfers this week totalling over £10m after signing Milan Baros last week.