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Productive window for Villa - Jonny Drury and Matt Maher on Aston Villa's transfer dealings - WATCH

Chief Sports Writer Matt Maher and Jonny Drury reflect on a quiet deadline day but a productive transfer window for Aston Villa.

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It began with Philippe Coutinho and ended with the departure of Matt Targett - but all in all it has been productive for Steven Gerrard.

Coutinho's arrival was a statement - followed by the acquisition of Lucas Digne from Everton.

And Robin Olson provided Gerrard with his keeper cover - before Calum Chambers came in on a free from Arsenal in a move that could turn around his career.

The window the finished with a number of young products, including Louie Barry, heading out on loan.