Defoe 'has spoken to Villa'
Updated 09.26 Thu Jan 17 2008
A report claims Jermain Defoe has held talks with Aston Villa.
The England international's contract with Tottenham expires in 2009 and it has been suggested manager Juande Ramos will allow him to leave as the club has three other experienced strikers.
Defoe's contract with Tottenham expires in 2009
Villa have a small squad and manager Martin O'Neill is expected to make signings during the transfer window.
It has been reported Defoe held talks at Villa's training ground.
A spokesman for Aston Villa said he "could neither confirm or deny" the report.
Defoe would follow O'Neill's recent policy of signing young, English players as Nigel Reo-Coker, Ashley Young and Curtis Davies have all joined Villa since he took charge.
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