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Paul Lambert insists Aston Villa tried to secure deadline-day signings

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert refuses to discuss the club's late interest in Rickie Lambert, but admits that they tried to make late signings on deadline day.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has refused to specifically discuss the club's interest in Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert, but revealed that the club tried to get signings over the line on transfer deadline day.

On Monday, it was reported that the Midlands outfit made a late move for Lambert, but the Reds forward rejected the offer.

Firepower up front is much needed for Villa as they have scored just 11 times in 23 Premier League games this season.

"I don't want to talk about other clubs' players, but I tried to bring in one or two players," Lambert told reporters in this afternoon's press conference.

"But until someone walks in your door, you're never sure it will happen. We have to get that last third of the game right, as that's where you win games. It's an area in the pitch we have to improve."

This weekend, Villa will take on Chelsea on home turf.

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Rickie Lambert of Liverpool celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on January 17, 2015
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