Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has made an offer for Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell.

The Mirror says Fulham have made an official approach for Aston Villa midfielder Sidwell and slapped a bid in.

Villa are looking to recoup around £3m and get his £50,000-a-week salary off their wage bill as Sidwell will be a free agent next summer.

And the Londoner is ready to return to the capital to revive his stalled career.

Premier League rivals West Ham and Sunderland also fancy the former Arsenal trainee.