Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has apparently changed transfer market targets by inquiring about Spartak Moscow’s midfielder Aiden McGeady.
McLeish is thought likely to jump at the chance of signing the Irishman for less than the £10 million currently being demanded by Wigan Athletic for Frenchman Charles N’Zogbia.
Former Celtic star McGeady has not failed to impress since leaving Parkhead for the Russian capital.
It is thought that Villa will need to mount a bid of £8m – and pay up front – in order to tempt Spartak to sell the winger.
Meanwhile, Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has made it clear to Villa that the Latics will not accept anything less than £10m for N’Zogbia; the West Midlands club are believed to have offered only £9m so far.
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Aston Villa are targeting Spartak Moscow star Aiden McGeady – report