There are 20 days left in the transfer window and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is peering through with some intent – intent to sign a new goalkeeper. On his horizon must be the happenings at the City of Manchester Stadium and Villa Park. Quite simply,

Brad Friedel has dismissed reports that a possible move for him from Aston Villa to Fulham was one of the reasons behind Martin O’Neill quitting the midlands club.

Brad Friedel may have had his tongue firmly in his cheek when he said he had no intention of hanging up his boots “until I can’t walk basically”.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel insists the ongoing transfer speculation over James Milner will not hinder the club’s pre-season preparations.

Martin O’Neill is thought to be lining up a 6m move for Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastien Frey as a replacement for Brad Friedel.

The Villans see the Firentina stopper as a long-term replacement for Brad Friedel

Brad Friedel is backing Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill and owner Randy Lerner to come up with the formula to clinch a Champions League spot at the end of next season.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill is not surprised that Premier League golden gloves candidate Brad Friedel plans to play on beyond his 40th birthday.

Veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel insists he has no intention of hanging up his gloves even though he will turn 40 next year.

STEWART DOWNING has hailed Aston Villa’s golden oldie goalie Brad Friedel