Villa approach for striker Zigic
20 Jul 2008 - 12:11:06
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has tabled a bid for giant Serbia striker Nikola Zigic, according to his current club side Valencia.
Zigic, 27, joined Valencia last summer in a £9million move from Racing Santander but struggled to adapt to life at the Mestalla.
The 6ft 7in hitman had been prolific with Racing, but failed to establish himself at his new club and has reportedly been told by new Valencia coach Unai Emery that he is not part of his plans.
Zigic was linked with a loan switch to Portsmouth in January but the deal failed to materialise.
However, he could be on the verge of joining Villa after Valencia sporting director Juan Sanchez revealed the Midlands club's interest in the striker.
"The player and his agent know about the offer and we expect them to make a decision in the coming days," Sanchez told the Sunday Mirror.