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Paul Lambert: 'Manchester United move is in Ron Vlaar's hands'

By Steven Toplis, Reporter | 22 December 2014

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert admits that Ron Vlaar will make the final call over his future as he continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has admitted that Ron Vlaar will make the final decision over his future as he continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United.

The 29-year-old, whose contract at Villa Park expires next summer, played under United boss Louis van Gaal at the World Cup for the Netherlands, which has led to speculation suggesting that Vlaar will team up with him again at Old Trafford.

Lambert believes that Villa could struggle to hold on to Vlaar and midfielder Fabian Delph, who is also out of contract at the end of the season.

"This is a brilliant club regardless what football you're playing. Those two lads have been fantastic for me the three years I've been here," Goal.com quotes Lambert as saying.

"They're in their last year and from experience when you get into the Bosman ruling you hold that card.

"I'm delighted with the way they're playing. Whether they're in their last year or have ten years to go those lads are right behind the football club at the minute."

Villa held United to a 1-1 draw at Villa Park on Saturday.