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Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner says he will address speculation regarding his future at the club in the summer.

Lerner's words come after reports of a potential takeover

the American said: "As regards my personal role at the club and the steady rumours of a sale, I will address these after the season."

Lerner added he was committed to "limiting distraction and confusion'' as Villa struggle on the pitch.

On Saturday, Villa ended a four-match run of successive defeats with a 0-0 draw at home to Southampton.

Paul Lambert's side are five points clear of the relegation zone with four matches left to play - against Swansea City, Hull City, Manchester City and Tottenham.

Lerner, 57, assumed control of Villa in 2006 after a