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Aston Villa to approach Rafa Benitez?

28 May 2012 - 01:09

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has reportedly told top level club executives that he wants to bring former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez to Aston Villa as a replacement for Alex McLeish.

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McLeish was fired this month by Lerner after a disappointing first season under the Scotsman, who scraped past relegation at the expense of Bolton.<br />

The Villans are now to turn to Benitez, but are not sure if the Spaniard would be interested in a move to Birmingham.<br />

Benitez has reportedly not given up hope of a sensational return to Anfield and Liverpool; and will reportedly wait until that vacancy is filled before making a decision on his own future.

Written by Samuel Turnbull