Aston Villa Plot Surprise Move For Lazio Defender Michaël Ciani

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Villans target French centre-back as possible Vlaar replacement.

Aston Villa are said to be weighing up a summer move for Lazio defender Michaël Ciani, according to The Times.

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The one-cap France international had been a target for fellow Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace over the summer and was available for as little as £1m, but a move failed to materialise.

Now Villa boss Paul Lambert is being credited with an interest in his signature and could swoop to make a move as he is out of contract at the end of the season.

The 30-year-old joined Lazio in the 2012/13 season, but has never managed to establish himself as a first team regular and has made just seven appearances for the Italian giants this term.

Villa recruited centre-back Philippe Senderos over the summer, but he has missed a significant portion of the season through injury, and with Ron Vlaar’s contract up in the summer manager Paul Lambert is believed to be keen to add reinforcements in preparation.

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