Aston Villa have been given permission by Blackburn to speak to their veteran American goalkeeper Brad Friedel, Martin O'Neill has confirmed.
The 37-year-old signed a contract extension at Ewood Park in February this year but has repeatedly been linked with the midlands club in recent weeks.
And O'Neill told Villa's website: "We've been given permission to talk to the player and that's something that we want to do. But there are still lots of things to happen.
"We're in the process of strengthening the squad and this is all part of our efforts to add strength in depth."
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You would not believe how gutted one of the Blackburn fans who work with about this. This comment was that Friedel kept them up last season by being so difficult to beat. With Villa's better defense in front of him that might be worth 10 less goals conceded next season. Keep the new players coming MON
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