Villa offer £2m for Simek

He might have fallen off Bob Bradley's radar, but somebody wants him. According to The Times in London, Aston Villa are after American right back Frank Simek, offering a reported £2m for the Sheffield Wednesday defender.

Simek joined Wednesday in 2005 and eventually winning a starting spot and the favor of the fans. Simek received his first cap for the national team last year and most recently played for in the U.S. team that one the 2007 Gold Cup a year ago.

Kluivert to MLS?

Speculation around Patrick Kluivert's possible move to MLS was renewed following his rejection of a trial offer with Sheffield Wednesday.

According to a report by Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Kluivert said, "I am flattered by the interest but a transfer to Sheffield Wednesday doesn't fit in my future plans."

The 31-year-old Dutch forward has been linked with a move to MLS or Saudi Arabia, but the hoopla surrounding the recent Beckham signing could tip the scales toward a U.S. move.

Kluivert scored three goals in 13 appearances during an injury-plagued season with PSV Einhoven, and was released this summer. In addition to PSV, Kluivert has played in Italy, Spain and England. His most successful tenure came with Barcelona where his partnership with former Player-of-the-Year Rivaldo to lead Barca to a La Liga title in 1998-99.

The Dutchman is not without baggage, however, from his days with AC MIlan when he was charged with manslaughter for his involvement in a fatal car accident. He was also charged with rape on a separate occasion, but he was acquitted of the charge due to a lack of evidence.