Paul Lambert is ready for another bitter battle with Norwich as he prepares a £3million bid for Grant Holt.
The Scot is set to be named Aston Villa’s new boss on Saturday, after compensation was finally thrashed out with the Canaries on Friday night.
The 42-year-old will sign a three-year deal, then will further infuriate his old club by making a move for wantaway forward Holt.
The big striker re-Twitter-ated his intention to quit Carrow Road on Friday, and insisted he will not sign a new deal after running out of patience with the club’s transfer policy.
He wrote: “Just to stop the rumour mill again. I have expressed to the board and the CEO that I want to leave the football club. Due to disagreements.
“I have loved my 3 years at the club and it saddens me to write this but want you to hear it from me first.”