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Paul Lambert plans talks with a trio of key Aston Villa stars when they return for pre-season training, vowing that nobody will leave the club against his wishes.

The futures of Ron Vlaar, Fabian Delph and Gabby Agbonlahor have been shrouded in uncertainty since talks about extending their deals were put on hold.

Delph and Agbonlahor are set to report back to Bodymoor Heath with the majority of the claret and blues’ squad on Monday morning.

Vlaar, whose World Cup crusade with the Netherlands continues with a quarter-final against Costa Rica on Saturday, will be allowed an extended break after his country’s involvement in Brazil 2014 concludes.

He is expected to attract interest from rival clubs, but Lambert is adamant that he will have the ultimate authority to decide who stays and who goes this summer.

Vlaar, Delph and Agbonlahor – respectively the captain, the player of the season and the current longest serving player – each have a year left on their current deals.

But, having appointed Roy Keane as his assistant earlier this week, Lambert intends to address the make-up of his backroom team before turning his attention to the contracts of his players.

Asked about the key trio’s contract situations, Lambert replied: “I had to get the staff sorted out first. That will take its course.

“The main thing is to get the staff together. Once we come back on Monday then things will start to roll.

“I don’t think anybody will go without me saying so. I think the lads are happy here and want to get going again.

“Things like that will happen soon.”

Lambert reckons there is a very real possibility Villa could be welcoming Vlaar back as a World Cup winner later this month.

Vlaar has been an ever-present during the Dutch march to the last eight and he believes they are capable of winning the competition.

The 29-year-old Villa skipper has been in impressive form throughout Brazil 2014 and is expected to start Saturday’s tie in Salvador. “He’s got as great a chance as everyone else,” said Lambert.

“They are one of eight teams left. They’ve got a really hard game against Costa Rica, who are playing well.

“Holland are playing well, too. Ron has had a brilliant World Cup the way he’s performing. I think the World Cup is as open as it’s ever been.”

Philippe Senderos and Brad Guzan, who have been on international duty with Switzerland and the United States, are also expected to be given extra time off.

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