Manchester City captain is in line for a move to Aston Villa as Martin O’Neill looks for leadership qualities after Martin Laursen.

Aston Villa midfielder James Milner admits the departure of Martin Laursen has been a big blow.

Aston Villa are in the hunt to sign Arsenal central defender Philippe Senderos as a replacement for Martin Laursen.

Doug Ellis believes the future looks bright for Villa but feels Martin O’Neill will need to replace Martin Laursen and Gareth Barry.

Former Aston Villa captain Martin Laursen believes manager Martin O’Neill will be able to find a suitable replacement following his retirement.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Fond farewell to Hyypia, Tugay and Laursen

Martin Laursen will address the Villa Park crowd just before-kick off this afternoon as the curtain comes down on his career.

THE MIDLANDER: Ultimate pro Laursen deserves fond farewell

Martin Laursen takes a look at some of the highlights of his time in claret and blue.

Gareth Barry has insisted he will never take football for granted following Martin Laursen’s retirement.