Ron Atkinson lined up for Big Brother?

Former Aston Villa manager Ron Atkinson has been approached to take part in Celebrity Big Brother later this year, according to reports.

The 74-year-old retired from football management in 1999, before becoming a television pundit with ITV.

However, believing that he was off-air, Atkinson was heard making racist comments towards Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly during a half-time broadcast, which forced 'Big Ron' to quit his role with the company.

According to The Sun, Atkinson has been offered over £100,000 to take part in the show.

Former footballer Neil Ruddock finished in fifth place in the last season of the show.