- Tim Sherwood weighing up Micah Richards as a central defender
- Richards could fill the void if Ron Vlaar decides to leave Villa Park
- Sherwood will complete deal when Richards returns from Dubai holiday
- Inter Milan and Everton showed interest but Villa still favourites to sign him
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12:45 GMT, 15 June 2015
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14:25 GMT, 15 June 2015
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood is considering using Micah Richards as a centre back next season as the defender prepares to join this week.
Richards is expected to complete a free transfer to Villa Park from Manchester City in the next 72 hours.
He is currently on holiday and posted a photo to his Instagram account with a comment: ‘Dubai with the boys.’

Micah Richards (left) is expected to complete his move to Aston VIlla when he returns from holiday in Dubai

The right back has been at Manchester City since 2001 and could be moved into the centre at his new club

Villa might be short at the back as Dutchman Ron Vlaar is yet to decide if his future lies away from the club
Discussions over a proposed move to the Midlands began in April and Sherwood, barring a dramatic collapse in the deal, is on the brink of landing his first signing as Villa boss.
Part of the talks centred around the prospect of using the versatile Richards as a central defender next season.
Despite spending most of his career as a right back, moving inside has always been viewed as a natural progression for Richards and is something that has always appealed to the 26-year-old.
Sherwood is set to hand the defender, who spent last season on loan at Fiorentina, a slot in the heart of his defence for the next campaign.
With Ron Vlaar’s future at Villa Park unclear, Sherwood may have a ready-made replacement for the Dutchman should he leave this summer.
Inter Milan and Everton have both shown concrete interest in Richards – but Villa have almost certainly won the race.

Richards spent last season on loan at Fiorentina but found first-team chances limited at the Serie A club

Despite Richards’ lack of first-team action Tim Sherwood (pictured) is an admirer and hopes to tie up a deal
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