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Speaking to Football Insider, pundit Noel Whelan has revealed that Aston Villa need to sign someone like Tom Heaton before the transfer window closes.
What’s he said?
Villa have been in the market for a number of goalkeepers over the summer, bringing in no fewer than ten outfield players to Villa Park.
They’ve strengthened in essentially every area on the pitch besides between the sticks, a position Jed Steer did so well in towards the back end of last season, saving a penalty in the play-offs.
A bid for Neil Etheridge was rejected at the start of the window whilst moves for Jack Butland, Alex McCarthy and Mattia Perin have also been touted.
Yet, Heaton is another stopper to take their fancy. And speaking about a possible deal, Whelan appeared to be a big fan of him, detailing exactly why the Villans need to bring him in. He told Football Insider:
“Heaton would be perfect for Villa. He knows what the Premier League is all about, is proven at the highest level and showed when he got back in the Burnley side in the second half of last season he is a standout keeper.
“They need someone who is a good talker and communicator giving them instructions and providing them with reassurance. A top keeper is so important.”
Experience key
Although Heaton possesses a poor pass percentage of 46.2%, something that could get him into trouble if Dean Smith continues to play from the back, the reasons above certainly make it difficult to disagree with the fact he could add vital qualities to Villa.
Steer is someone who has no experience of playing in the Premier League and as they gear up for a return to the top-flight, they’ll be having to do far more defending than they’ve been used to in the Championship.
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Therefore, having a vocal goalkeeper and a strong communicator behind defenders like Tyrone Mings could be massive for their chances.
The central defender is a big presence himself but of all the ‘keepers Villa have been linked with, Heaton possesses the greatest knowledge of what Smith’s men are about to embark on.
At the age of 33 he has 96 Premier League appearances under his belt, whereas Butland has only appeared 77 times in the top division.
Despite not necessarily being a fit for their playstyle, his know-how might well be key.
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