Ronald Koeman tells Aston Villa: I want to be boss

Dutch of class: Ronald KoemanDutch legend Ronald Koeman has confirmed he is interested in replacing Martin O'Neill as Aston Villa boss.Koeman has impressed during spells at a number of European clubs, including Valencia, Benfica, and PSV.He has been out of work since being sacked by AZ Alkmaar last December, but clearly fancies a return with Villa.'I'm interested in the position of manager from Villa,' he said. 'I know that I'm on their list.'I don't know how many more candidates are on that list. But I haven't had contact yet with Villa.'Martin O'Neill quit as Villa boss last week, and a host of big names have been linked with the ppst.USA coach Bob Bradley is thought to be among the favourites, while reports last weekend suggested Argentine legend Diego Maradona has expressed an interest.The 47-year-old enjoyed a glittering career and has largely carried that success into management. Perfect start: James Milner fires home Villa's third goal during their win over West HamHe has won three Eredivisie titles, and the Copa del Rey during his time in Spain, and will bring a wealth of experience to the job.Villa brushed aside their problems on the opening day of the Premier League, easing to a 3-0 victory over West Ham. Dutch great Koeman joins race to replace O'Neill in Aston Villa hot seatSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsAston Villa in Pole position to sign highly-rated young winger GrosickiASTON VILLA FC

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