Aston Villa could be subject to a loan bid from Hull City for defender Micah Richards according to reports.
The Mirror report that the Tigers are looking at making a loan move for the former Manchester City man as they look to ease the pressure on their currently lightweight squad.
Hull have struggled with a mass amount of injuries and lack of signings so far this season and only have 13 fit senior players.
It is said that caretaker boss Mike Phelan is hopeful of taking Richards to KCOM Stadium ahead of his side’s weekend clash with Manchester United.
He was often faced with the brunt of fan abuse as captain of a side that only picked up 17 points last season.
The former England international did have interest from Sunderland but a deal failed to materialise after Sam Allardyce was appointed England boss.
Richards made 24 appearances last season at centre back and right back respectively.
