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Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is weighing up a deadline-busting swoop for Bournemouth midfield gem Eunan O’Kane.

O’Kane’s stock went through the roof with an outstanding display against Liverpool in the FA Cup that also alerted Norwich.

The former Everton trainee, 23, drew interest from Swansea and Fulham before Saturday’s match.

O’Kane, signed from Torquay 18 months ago, represented Northern Ireland at Under-21 level before switching allegiance to the Republic.

Boss Eddie Howe is ready to offer him an improved contract to keep him.

Bournemouth have beaten off competition from Crystal Palace, Burnley and Reading to sign 18-year-old Irish striker Josh O’Hanlon from Longford Town.