Source: Daily_Mail
Aston Villa make £8m bid for Mbark Boussoufa as Martin O'Neill faces up to losing James Milner
Aston Villa have started planning for life without James Milner by offering Anderlecht £8million for Mbark Boussoufa. [LNB]Milner has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester rivals City and United after an impressive season for Villa. [LNB]Manager Martin O'Neill is reluctant to sell the England winger but a big offer would be hard to turn down and, according to Belgian newspaper Het Laalste Nieuws, Boussoufa has already been lined up as a replacement. [LNB] Versatile: Anderlecht star Boussoufa (left) can play right across the pitch[LNB]The 25-year-old, who started his career at the Ajax academy and spent three years at Chelsea as a teenager, was recently named the best player in Belgium for the second year running. [LNB]A Morroco international who can play in central midfield or on either wing, Boussoufa scored 16 goals last season. [LNB]Anderlecht are believed to be wanting closer to £10m for their star man. [LNB] Milner will cost you £30m! Aston Villa warn Man City over England starWe want James! Senior England players back veteran to start against USAEngland captain Ferdinand refuses to blame Heskey for ending his dreamClub-by-club guide to the 106 Premier League stars heading to World CupASTON VILLA FC
