Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says he'll be active in the summer market.

Lambert will look to rejuvenate Villa - and plans to introduce new blood to help with that aim.

"I have spoken with the chairman and (chief executive) Paul (Faulkner) and they know there are a few lads I want to look at," he said. "We are going to try and bring in new lads to help and try and keep the feelgood factor that is around the club at the moment.

"I have to assess the players when I get in and see them. We will try to bring in lads to help them which any football club needs.

"You need people to help you and that's what I will try and do.

"I know last season was tough but the main thing was they stayed in the league which everyone at the club would have wanted them to do and I will do everything to try and help them.

"Once I get my feet under the table I can start to look at what's going on and dig a bit deeper. I am really looking forward to it.

"There is a good feeling around the place and it's up to me to try and keep that. As long as we give it a go that's all we can ask. I will do everything I can to make this club successful."