Source: Daily_Mail
Micah's the man for Villa as Laursen gives cause for concern
Top target: Richards is on O'Neill's radar[LNB] Aston Villa[LNB]manager Martin O'Neill is lining up a fresh move for Manchester City[LNB]defender Micah Richards.[LNB]O'Neill asked about the 20-year-old centre back in January but will up the stakes in the summer amid growing concerns over the fitness of Martin Laursen.[LNB]Villa skipper Laursen is due to return to action next month after being plagued by knee problems but club doctors are worried about the 31-year-old Dane's ability to play several matches in quick succession.[LNB]O'Neill would have to spend around £8million to tempt England international Richards from Eastlands.[LNB]Meanwhile, Stiliyan Petrov is set to sign a new contract reported to be worth £45,000-a-week.[LNB]The 29-year-old midfielder, signed from Celtic for £6.5m in 2006, has been in fine form as Villa have climbed to third place in the Premier League.[LNB] Charles, Platt, Souness, Walker, Rush and Gascoigne - the best and worst British footballers who've played in Italy[LNB]Robinho a doubt as City head to Copenhagen for UEFA Cup tie[LNB]Terry commits his future to Chelsea after turning down City switch[LNB]MANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB]ASTON VILLA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
