O'Hara on Villa radar

Aston Villa are set to launch a summer bid for Wolves midfielder Jamie O'Hara if, as expected, the Molineux outfit are relegated.

Wolves look doomed to the drop following their goalless draw at Sunderland on Saturday that leaves them nine points from safety with just four games to go. They have missed former Spurs man O'Hara's influence in midfield in the second half of the season after he was ruled out for the campaign following groin surgery and he is likely to be among several players who will leave the club should they eventually go down. Reports on Sunday suggest Villa will lead the race for the 25-year-old, although other clubs will be alerted too with West Brom, Stoke and Bolton also said to be keen. O'Hara only joined Wolves last summer for £5million from Spurs but would be looking to stay in the top flight rather than drop into the Championship so could be available for around £3million at the end of the season.