Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is keen on Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott.
The Mirror says Lambert's Villa are keen to take the 31-year-old on loan and are ready to compete with West Ham and Fulham for his signature.
Brummie Lescott grew up supporting Villa and could commute from his north west home.
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