Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar has put on a solid display so far this season and he's beeing watched on the Spanish National and Real Madrid radar.

Carlos Cuellar’s superb recent form for Aston Villa is set to earn him a Spain call-up in 2010 – and has alerted Real Madrid.

Spanish defender Cuellar, 28, had a slow start to his Villa career last term following a £7.8million move from Rangers in August 2008.

But the centre-back, who can also play full-back, has been superb this season for Martin O’Neill’s Champions League hopefuls.

And Mirrorsport can reveal the uncapped star has recently been told by Spanish scouts that he is being watched closely by the national team.

Madrid-born Cuellar, who used to play for Osasuna, also has admirers at Spanish giants Real.

The Bernabeu club are looking for a new defender in January after their Brazilian-born Portuguese stopper Pepe, 26, got badly injured.

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Real Zaragoza's midfielder Jermaine Pennant could be set for a shock return to Premier League

Jermaine Pennant, who’s is currently playing for Spanish side Real Zaragoza is now beeing linked with a move back to a Premier League club; – Martin O’Niell’s side Aston Villa.

Pennant, who used to play for Villa’s bitter rivals Birmingham, is not enjoying life in Spain with Real Zaragoza.

Martin O’Neill has noted Pennant’s situation and despite his links with Birmingham, the Villa manager is ready to make a January move for the 26-year-old.

It is thought an offer of £2.5million would be enough to persuade Zaragoza to part with Pennant.

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Aston Villa's striker Gabi Agbonlahor is beeing watched by The Gunners boss Arsene Wenger

If Aston Villa’s Gabriel Agbonlahor manages to ditch his inconsistent reputation, Arsenal are ready to launch a £17mill summer swoop for the striker.

Wenger has watched the Aston Villa star ever since he burst on to the scene in 2006.

Gabi Agbonlahor remains happy at Villa Park but the striker knows a move to the Emirates and Champions League football would boost his hopes of breaking into Fabio Capello’s fi rst-team plans.

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The midfielder is out of contract at the end of next season and O’Neill would rather sell than risk losing him for nothing in 2011.

Fulham are also interested in the 25-year-old and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could also try a cut-price £3m bid.

Premier league clubs are targeting Reo-Coker in the January transfer window

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