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Brian Little could help form part of a new-look recruitment team at Aston Villa this summer.

The ex-player and manager is working at the club again in an advisory role that will help the board make better decisions.

With sporting director Hendrik Almstadt leaving this week and Paddy Riley's director of recruitment role also under threat, Little is likely to be consulted when potential targets are considered ahead of next season.

The 62-year-old has told friends that he will do whatever he can to help transform Villa's future as this disastrous season will end with relegation to the Championship.

There may be periods where he's called upon every day to help influence decisions but he expects quieter times, too.

He could also be asked to scout targets as Villa look to recruit in a different way following the failings of this term.