Source: Daily_Mail
Gerard Houllier admits interest in Wayne Bridge
Out of favour: Bridge could join Villa on loan [LNB]Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has confirmed his interest in signing Manchester City full-back Wayne Bridge on loan. [LNB]Any move could happen sooner rather than later now Pablo Zabaleta has won his appeal for his sending-off against Arsenal in City's 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium in mid-week. [LNB]Houllier has already signed a new right-back in on-loan Tottenham defender Kyle Walker. [LNB]Now the axing of Stephen Warnock after a poor run of form has left him needing an experienced left-back - and Bridge would fit the bill. [LNB]Houllier confirmed: 'There has been dialogue (regarding Bridge). 'But it is true we have been talking to them.'[LNB] Houllier is also being linked with a move for Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun. He also confirmed West Brom's interest in signing John Carew who is still battling to gain full fitness. [LNB]But the three-game ban facing Emile Heskey for his red card against Sunderland means any moves in that direction would also have to be put on hold. [LNB] Seeing red: Heskey is serving a three-match ban after he was sent off against Sunderland [LNB]Houllier said: 'I know at some stage there were talks with West Brom. I don't know where it will lead to. [LNB]'But to me Carew is an Aston Villa player and, as soon as he is available and fit, I will be delighted to have him in the squad and to play.'[LNB] Man City turn down £95k-a-week West Ham loan deal for Wayne BridgeHughes to offer out-of-favour Aston Villa striker Carew a Fulham lifeline ASTON VILLA FC
