It has been confirmed that Aston Villa has signed Nicky Shorey from Reading.

The twenty seven year old Storey becomes the fourth summer signing following on the footsteps of Steve Sidwell, also from Reading and goalkeepers Brad Friedel from Blackburn Rovers and Brad Guzan from Chivas USA.

Also on the cards to be signed by Martin O’Neill is Luke Young from Middlesbrough.

The fee has not as yet been disclosed.