Micah's the man for Villa as Laursen gives cause for concern

Top target: Richards is on O'Neill's radar Aston Villamanager Martin O'Neill is lining up a fresh move for Manchester Citydefender Micah Richards.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.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.O'Neill would have to spend around £8million to tempt England international Richards from Eastlands.Meanwhile, Stiliyan Petrov is set to sign a new contract reported to be worth £45,000-a-week.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. Charles, Platt, Souness, Walker, Rush and Gascoigne - the best and worst British footballers who've played in ItalyRobinho a doubt as City head to Copenhagen for UEFA Cup tieTerry commits his future to Chelsea after turning down City switchMANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NETASTON VILLA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET  

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