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Aston Villa are believed to be interested in signing a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window, and the club must move for Burnley’s Tom Heaton.
What’s the word, then?
It would be fair to say that Orjan Nyland has struggled at Villa this season, with the 28-year-old not convincing between the sticks.
According to Birmingham Live, Villa are considering a number of goalkeeping options ahead of the opening of the winter transfer window.
Villa have recently been linked with a swoop for Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow, but some of the club’s fans called for Heaton to be their new stopper.
The 32-year-old has not made a single Premier League appearance for Burnley this season with Joe Hart the first choice in the absence of Nick Pope.
It seems likely that Heaton will leave in January, and he would be a terrific signing for a Villa team chasing promotion to the Premier League.
Why should Villa move for Heaton?
Villa took somewhat of a punt on Nyland, but the Norway international has struggled to make his mark at Villa Park.
Dean Smith’s team need a reliable and experienced goalkeeper to help them push up the table, and there is no question that Heaton fits the brief.
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The former Manchester United youngster has made over 180 appearances for Burnley in all competitions, but could find himself as third choice at Turf Moor once Pope has returned from injury.
Villa are certainly a team on the up at the moment, and signing Heaton in January would surely make them favourites to earn at least a playoff spot this season.
