Aston Villa have been offered the chance to sign Nemanja Vidic on a free transfer.

The 34-year-old former Manchester United captain has left Inter Milan after terminating his contract by mutual consent.

He has had interest from MLS clubs but is keen to return to the Premier League.

Aston Villa have been offered the chance to sign Nemanja Vidic on a free transfer this January

The 34-year-old left Inter Milan after terminating his contract by mutual consent and wants to return to England

Villa want a leader and have been struggling to sign a centre-back with Lamine Sane of Bordeaux leaning towards a move to Swansea.

Joelon Lescott also has interest from Chinese clubs and LA Galaxy.

Villa want to ensure the Serbia international is fit as his last competitive game was against Juventus in May last year.

Remi Garde has allowed defender Jose Angel Crespo to join Rayo Vallecano on loan and the club are discussing a £4.9m move for Croatia goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic.

Vidic made 28 appearances for the Italian club in his debut year but failed to feature in his second season

Since departing England after seeing out his Old Trafford contract in 2014, the Serb has been based at the San Siro side.

But after making 28 appearances in his first year the five-time Premier League winner has failed to feature in a single game this season.

Vidic spent nine seasons at Manchester United after joining in January 2006 and played 300 games for the club.