Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is set for talks with chairman Randy Lerner this week.

Lerner is flying in from the US.

Asked if would be prepared to ask Lerner for funds in the January transfer window, Lambert replied: "The chairman has got the club at heart. I have a good relationship with him, which is mutual, and he will come over in a couple of weeks' time.

"At the end of the day, you just keep going. Has he been really supportive? Yes. Honestly. I have a good relationship with him."