Villa closing in on Given

Aston Villa are hopeful Shay Given will become Alex McLeish’s first signing next week in a £3.5m move from Manchester City, it is understood.

Villa closing in on Given
Fri, 08 Jul, 2011 - 09:07

Aston Villa are hopeful Shay Given will become Alex McLeish’s first signing next week in a £3.5m move from Manchester City, it is understood.

Villa are poised to replace one veteran in Brad Friedel with another in 35-year-old Given who wants the chance to play first-team football again.

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