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Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed that Joleon Lescott is actively seeking to leave Aston Villa after being told he is not part of the manager's plans.

Di Matteo has reportedly agreed to let Lescott leave for free, but no clubs have been forthcoming for the former West Bromwich Albion defender yet.

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But pictures emerged earlier of Lescott with Rangers manager Mark Warbutton and a move to Glasgow seems very much on the cards.

And the Italian admitted that the ex-England defender is angling for a move elsewhere.

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Di Matteo said: "Lescott is looking to move on."

When asked about the possible departure, he explained that he wasn't in a position to elaborate further.

"Possibly, I don't know. I read that in the papers as well.

"I was preparing the game so maybe I'm not up to the latest."

Gabby Agbonlahor doesn't have any takers at present, but the boss also outlined that he isn't currently part of his thinking.

"Gabby is not part of the group so that is the situation."

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