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Aston Villa have moved to re-sign Andy Marshall on a one-year deal, with the goalkeeper currently a free agent.

Gerard Houllier is understood to have held talks with Randy Lerner and is the leading candidate to become the next Aston Villa boss.

Alan Curbishley appears to be in contention for the Aston Villa job but faces competition from Kevin MacDonald and Gerard Houllier.

Aston Villa have made contact with Sporting Lisbon about bringing in Yannick Djalo and could make a move for the striker in January.

Aston Villa are understood to have conducted an interview with Alan Curbishley about becoming the club's new manager.