Hull caretaker manager Mike Phelan wants to make Aston Villa defender Micah Richards, 28, his first signing.

Sunderland are targeting Aston Villa defender Micah Richards as they bid to beat the drop.

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood will make former Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 26, his first signing for the club on a free transfer next week

Micah Richards is poised to join Aston Villa on a free transfer from Manchester City

Sherwood also hopes to add to his Villa squad by beating Liverpool and Newcastle to the signing of Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 26, who is out of contract this summer