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Frank Lampard will be interested in the Aston Villa job, claims his uncle Harry Redknapp despite Steven Gerrard becoming their top target... as he admits he was 'disappointed' to see the club sack Dean Smith

Frank Lampard will be keen on taking the vacant Aston Villa job, according to his uncle and former manager Harry Redknapp.

Villa are looking for a new head coach after sacking Dean Smith following five consecutive defeats, and Sportsmail revealed that 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 Redknapp believes the former Chelsea manager will be keeping his eye on developments at Villa Park should Gerrard stay at Ibrox.