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

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.However, Sissoko may be an easier target to recruit with Juventus willing to sell the 25-year-old Mali international for around £6m. On his way? Juventus star Momo Sissoko (right)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. 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.Villa will face competition for Sissoko but he is keen to come to England. On the radar: Villa are also interested in Manchester United midfielder Michael CarrickJuve 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.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. 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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