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Marc Albrighton in talks over new Aston Villa deal

Manager Paul Lambert today revealed Villa have opened contract talks with Marc Albrighton.

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The winger's deal expires at the end of the season but the claret and blues have made their move to keep him.

Albrighton has been a rare bright spot this season after regaining form and fitness following an injury-hit 2013.

The 24-year-old suffered a broken foot, thigh and hamstring problems last year before returning to fitness during a loan spell at Wigan.

He has been Villa's brightest player since the turn of the year and Lambert confirmed they are hoping to get a deal done.

He said: "Paul (Faulkner, chief executive) has spoken to his agent a couple of weeks back. Marc's relaxed and he will be fine, he'll be alright. It will get done.

"Marc's been absolutely fantastic – on the top of his game. He was really excellent on Saturday (a 0-0 draw against Southampton) up against left-back Luke Shaw, a player who you can understand is being talked about highly. But I thought Marc was excellent against him, especially in the second half.

"He's been so unlucky with injuries. They have been a nightmare for him – and for us. But he's been very good since he's been back."

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