Houllier interested in Benzema
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has confirmed his interest in Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Houllier admitted “we would sign him tomorrow” if Benzema becomes available.
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Scotland skipper Fletcher backing Villa’s Bannan to make the grade
Manchester United Aston Villa Scotland captain Darren Fletcher is confident Aston Villa youngster Barry Bannan will make the step up from club to international football. Bannan could win his first cap in tomorrow’s home clash with the Faroe Islands after showing impressive form for Villa in recent weeks. Fletcher had a first hand view of Bannan’s qualities when in action for Manchester United in …
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Blanc backs Villa’s Pires approach
France coach Laurent Blanc has backed Gerard Houllier’s bid to try and lure Robert Pires back to the Barclays Premier League at the age of 37. Pires, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been in talks with Aston Villa boss Houllier about a potential move to the midlands club.
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