Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert expects to be busy in the January market.
He revealed owner Randy Lerner is likely to come to more matches and added he has already begun discussing the January transfer window with new chief executive Tom Fox, presenting a sign of the American's longer-terms plans.
"Ultimately the decision will come from the chairman, what he wants to do," said Lambert. "He's never once said to me, "You cant do x, y and z". If he thinks it's too dear he'll say no, if he thinks it's fine he'll say fine. That' s all you want, honesty.
"If someone comes in (with a bid) that will make Aston Villa stronger and is right for the chairman, I still think that (sale) will happen. But while he is here he will continue to make Aston Villa the best it can be."
