Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that he can sign top players in January despite his side's current struggles.

The Villans are currently just a point above the relegation zone in the Premier League.

"No, I don't think that will the case [not being able to attract experienced players]," he told reporters. "I don't because I think it is not just Aston Villa that are in a fight.

"There are a right few others and in the second half of the season, as [Wigan Athletic manager] Roberto Martinez said, you have to have patience and don't panic.

"That is important. It is not just Aston Villa in a fight. Can I sell the club and its young players to an experienced player? I don't see that is a problem. The football club on its own will attract that as well."

Villa are away at Swansea City on Tuesday.