Summary:
Aston Villa are closing in on a deal for a new left-back, reports BBC Radio Birmingham.

Full article:
Valencia left-back Aly Cissokho is having a medical at Aston Villa's Bodymoor Heath training complex ahead of a move. The French international, 26, who played 19 games on loan at Liverpool last season, would cost around £2million and likely likely push Joe Bennett down the pecking order. Paul Lambert has been looking to strengthen that area of his team after Ryan Bertrand's loan move came to an end. Transfer: Valencia signed Cissokho from Lyon for £5m two years ago, but would accept less than half that now . The Villa manager plans to use Kieran Richardson further up the pitch. Cissokho, who has one cap for France, moved to Valencia from Lyon two years ago for around £5m. He still has two years left on his contract. He would become Lambert's fourth signing of the summer, after Joe Cole, Philippe Senderos and Richardson, as the Scot looks to add experience to his squad. Senderos spent the second half of last season on loan at Valencia. Loan: Aly Cissokho celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Stoke while on loan at Anfield last season . Signings: Paul Lambert has already signed Philippe Senderos, Joe Cole and Kieran Richardson this summer . Left-back: After failing to sign Ryan Bertrand, Aston Villa signed Kieran Richardson and Aly Cissokho instead . CLICK HERE to start picking your Fantasy Football team NOW! There’s £60,000 in prizes including £1,000 up for grabs EVERY WEEK… .