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 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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