Express and Star: Holland international Ron Vlaar today spoke of his excitement at a potential £5m switch to Aston Villa. The Feyenoord defender, 27, held talks with Villa boss Paul Lambert over the weekend and admits it would be a "dream" to swap the Eredivisie for the Premier League.

Setanta Sports: Aston Villa transfer target Ron Vlaar said it would be a "dream" to play in the Premier League after holding talks with the Midlands club. The Feyenoord defender was in Birmingham to meet Villa boss Paul Lambert over the weekend and said he left with a positive impression of both Lambert and the club.

ESPN: Feyenoord defender Ron Vlaar says it would be "a dream" to move to the Premier League after holding transfer talks with Aston Villa. Vlaar, 27, was in Birmingham to meet Villa Park boss Paul Lambert over the weekend, and says he was left with a positive impression of both manager and club.

Sky Sports: New Sunderland signing Carlos Cuellar says former Aston Villa team-mate Darren Bent talked up the Wearside club ahead of his move. Bent is not a popular figure with Black Cats fans after departing the Stadium of Light for Villa in a £24million switch in January 2011.

FIFA.com: Netherlands international Ron Vlaar is excited at a possible switch to Aston Villa. The Feyenoord defender, 27, held talks with Villa manager Paul Lambert over the weekend and admits it would be a "dream" to swap the Eredivisie for the Premier League.

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