Tom |
Lambert will have to beat off competition from Hull City and Everton to land the England international and it's another signing destined to divide the fan base. Cleverley's performances for club and country have not been overly inspiring.
Randy Lerner |
Cleverley has been told he can leave Old Trafford as new United manager Louis van Gaal seeks to reinvent his squad.
Reports suggest that Randy Lerner has loosened his vice like grip on the purse strings to allow the under-pressure Lambert to offer Cleverley a fresh start at Villa Park, with some trustworthy sources suggesting the bid has already gone in.
Whether Cleverley can rebuild his reputation in front of an notoriously unforgiving Villa Park crowd remains to be seen.