Aston Villa: Transfers January 2015
Dowley's first signing was to bring in some strength on the wings. Nordin Amrabat, who formerly turned out for Galatasaray, was signed for a fee of £12M, and was transfer-listed at the Turkish giants.
The next signing of Dowley's reign, was ex-star Jmes Milner. The midfielder left the club in 2011 to join Manchester City, but has found himself surplus to requirements at the club. He was signed for a bargain price of £1.1M.
Then, young American right-back James Gonzalez joined. The 18 year-old has picked up 6 full international for the USA, and was touted as a star of the future at LA Galaxy. Dowley tried to sign him during his recent spell at Málaga CF.
More cover at centre-back, with Finnish youngster Rasmus Kautto joining the Villains. Dowley was supposedly tipped off by chief-scout Janne Wilkman that the young boy would be a star.
Dowley's final signing of the window was PSG and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who joined on a loan deal until the end of the season. The youngster is a strong engine in central midfield, and will add some backbone to Aston Villa.