Aston Villa are poised to make a second attempt to secure Roberto Martinez as their new manager despite being rebuffed by the Wigan Athletic boss last summer.

• Martinez flattered by Liverpool links

Martinez also features on Liverpool's rather extensive short-list and although he is not the favourite to succeed ousted manager Kenny Dalglish at Anfield it is clear Villa face some stiff competition to snare the Spaniard.

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