Juventus prepared to let Momo Sissoko go to Aston Villa but Italians will ask for £6m

07 December 2010 20:24
Aston Villa have expressed an interest in Juventus midfielder Momo Sissoko.Manager Gerard Houllier wants a box to box midfielder among his long list of targets and has already expressed an interest in signing Michael Carrick from Manchester United.[LNB]However, Sissoko may be an easier target to recruit with Juventus willing to sell the 25-year-old Mali international for around £6m.[LNB] On his way? Juventus star Momo Sissoko (right)[LNB]Houllier is eager to freshen up his squad particularly after Monday night's showing at Liverpool and sees Sissoko as someone who can also give his team extra steel. [LNB]Carrick, Tomas Rosicky, Robbie Keane, Frederic Piquionne and Rangers'Allan McGregor are all on his wanted list as he tries to revamp a side slipping dangerously towards the relegation zone.[LNB]Villa will face competition for Sissoko but he is keen to come to England.[LNB] On the radar: Villa are also interested in Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick[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, however appear wide of the mark.[LNB]Juve paid just over £8m to sign the Mali international almost three years ago, buthe 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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