Aston Villa have joined the battle for Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar.

The Daily Mail says Villa have joined the race for wantaway Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar.

The South Africa international has found his first team chances limited at White Hart Lane since his move from Everton last January.

Pienaar has told Harry Redknapp he is keen to leave the club in search of regular first-team football and Villa manager Alex McLeish is interested in taking the 29-year-old.

Sunderland and Everton are also keen.