Aston Villa have made a double swoop on Tottenham Hotspur by signing right-back Alan Hutton and midfielder Jermaine Jenas.

Hutton has joined on a permanent move and has signed a four-year contract.

Jenas has moved to Villa Park on loan for the rest of the season.

Villa manager Alex McLeish told his club’s official website: “Alan is a player whom I know well. He is an athletic full back in his mid-20s – a very good age – and he has a lot of experience playing at a high level, both internationally with Scotland and with Glasgow Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur which are big clubs.

“So he fits the bill in terms of having the right temperament to be an important and influential player for Villa.

“Jermaine is a dynamic midfield player and I feel he will add to the quality of the squad as well. He also has played at a very high level and I’m sure he will be relishing this opportunity.”

Hutton said: “As soon as I knew Villa were interested, it was the only place I wanted to go.

“This is a massive club with great players. The likes of Darren Bent have told me so much about it.

“It’s a great football club with great fans and I’m really looking forward to working with Alex McLeish again.

“He’s such a commanding figure and he’s had a great influence on my career at Rangers and in the Scotland team in the past. I’m really looking forward to working with him again.

“I want to help the club progress and for us to be the best team we can be. I know I’ll have to work hard to hold down a place and I’m very much looking forward to this challenge.”

Jenas added: “I’m delighted. Villa is a big club and I’m up for the cause. I want to get my head down and fit into the squad as quickly as I can.

“It’s a new chapter in my career and it would be great to achieve something at the club. I’m really looking forward to getting going.”

Queens Park Rangers have followed up the signing of Joey Barton with the acquisition of Aston Villa’s Luke Young.

No fee has been disclosed, however, the 32-year-old defender put pen to a three-year contract at Loftus Road.

Young told his new club’s official website: “I am ready for a new challenge. There are big things that are going to happen at this Football Club and I am really pleased to be a part of it.

“Myself and Joey signing here shows the intent of the Club.

“I am really looking forward to getting started and pulling on the blue and white shirt.”

QPR manager Neil Warnock added: “I’ve been looking for a defender with vast Premier League experience for a while now and Luke certainly fits the bill.

“He can play anywhere across the back four and that versatility will stand us in really good stead.

“Moving back home to London will also serve him well and I’m really looking forward to seeing him in action for us – he’s got so much to give and his experience will be vital.”

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Wigan Athletic winger Charles N’Zogbia for a fee reported to be £9.5m.

The 25-year-old former Newcastle United player has penned a five-year contract at Villa Park.

The French international told his new club’s official website: “I am really happy and extremely excited to sign for Aston Villa.

“It is a great club and it is a really big step for me in my career, so I am sure I will enjoy my football here.

“I think it is going to be a really good season and hopefully I’ll do well here.

“I can’t wait to meet my new team-mates, play with them and work together to do something special this season.

“Alex McLeish is a strong manager and I think he is going to build a really good team for this season.”

Bolton Wanderers have signed former Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker on a two-year contract.

The 27-year-old was a free agent after being released by the Villa Park club in May.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle told his club’s official website: “We’re delighted to have signed Nigel. He’s got the quality, drive and desire to compete at the highest level in the Barclays Premier League and I’m delighted that we have been able to bring him to the club.”

Reo-Coker said: “I spoke with the gaffer and he outlined his plans and how he wants the club to progress. I want to be part of that and I’m looking forward to meeting up with the lads and getting to work.”