Redknapp says Lampard keen on Aston Villa job

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says Frank Lampard is keen on the Aston Villa job.

Villa are looking for a new head coach after sacking Dean Smith following five consecutive defeats, and the Midlands outfit are planning to approach Rangers boss Steven Gerrard this week.

A number of managers have been linked with the role - including free agent Lampard - and his uncle Redknapp believes the former Chelsea manager will be keeping his eye on developments at Villa Park should Gerrard stay at Ibrox.

Speaking to talkSport, the ex-Tottenham and QPR coach - who gave Lampard his debut as a player at West Ham - said: "The Aston Villa job, for sure, is one that would interest him."

Lampard has been out of a job since his sacking by Chelsea in January and has been patiently waiting for his next project. He took over the reins at his old club under a transfer embargo and led the team to fourth place in his first season.