Former Liverpool and Inter Milan boss Rafa Benitez is wanted by Aston Villa.
The Sun says Benitez was squeezed out at Liverpool by the club's American owners last year and was later sacked as Inter Milan coach.
But he is still highly-regarded after winning the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005.
Villa have drifted into the relegation fight under boss Gerard Houllier.
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