Juventus prepared to let Momo Sissoko go to Aston Villa but Italian giants will ask for £7m

07 December 2010 16:05
Juventus are ready to offer Momo Sissoko to Aston Villa as Gerard Houllier looks to strengthen his threadbare midfield.[LNB]The Italians want to offload Sissoko, 25, to fund a move for a new striker, but their £7million asking price could stretch Villa's budget.[LNB] On his way? Juventus star Momo Sissoko (right)[LNB]A 3-0 defeat by Liverpool on Monday night underlined Villa's frailties and leaves them 16th with just 17 points from 16 Barclays Premier League games.[LNB]Despite signing 37-year-old Robert Pires on a free, Houllier wants to further strengthen his midfield after an injury crisis that has left him without Stiliyan Petrov, Steve Sidwell, Nigel Reo Coker, Fabian Delph, Barry Bannan and Marc Albrighton.[LNB]Juve hope to tempt Villa with tough-tackling former Liverpool midfielder, but have also identified Schalke as a potential destination. Links to Zenit St Petersburg appear wide of the mark.[LNB]Juve paid just over £8m to sign the Mali international almost three years ago, but he has struggled to get a game this season, starting just twice in Serie A.[LNB] Liverpool 3 Aston Villa 0: Hard labour for former boss Houllier on Anfield return Roy's delight as Babel finds form as Liverpool stroll to win over woeful VillaASTON VILLA FC

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