Aston Villa have joined the race for Tottenham Hotspur’s South African star Steven Pienaar. The Bafana medio has found opportunities limited to come at White Hart Lane since his switch to the Lilywhites from Everton and is keen to get more regular football under his belt. With Spurs boasting of one of the best midfields in the league, Pienaar has been reduced to warming the bench under Harry Redknapp.
Villa must seek a permanent transfer for Pienaar because they already have Jermaine Jenas on loan from Spurs. Other interested clubs include Sunderland and Pienaar’s old club Everton, with the former looking more likely to secure his signature.
Pienaar will be available in January as South Africa did not qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations.
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