Lerner: O’Neill staying at Villa

ASTON VILLA owner Randy Lerner insists his relationship with Martin O’Neill is as “close as ever” after revealing the Irishman will be remaining as manager for next season.

And Lerner is adamant there will be money to spend on new signings during the summer although Villa would not be able to bring in a £30 million player.

O’Neill’s future was constantly under discussion at the tail-end of last season after speculation that his relation with US multi-millionaire Lerner had deteriorated.