Aston Villa set to complete deal for former Arsenal star

Aston Villa are set to sign former Arsenal winger Robert Pires later this week, according to the club's website.

Villa's assistant boss Gary McAllister confirmed: "I believe he's going to join us in the next two to three days."

His arrival at Villa Park will be a boost for manager Gerard Houllier's squad which has been depleted by injuries to the likes of John Carew, Emile Heskey, Stiliyan Petrov, Nigel Reo-Coker and Steve Sidwell this month.

McAllister added: "I know the [Villa] boss [Houllier] and Arsene Wenger are very friendly.

"It's perfect. I am sure he will arrive at the training ground in good condition. He's a player everyone can look up to because of what he has achieved."

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