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Aston Villa want ex-Fulham 'keeper Marcus Bettinelli but face competition from Arsenal and Chelsea

Aston Villa have moved for former England international Marcus Bettinelli.

Dean Smith wants a new goalkeeper to compete with No 1 Emi Martinez and back-up Jed Steer ahead of next season.

The 29-year-old is available on a free transfer after his contract at Fulham expired last month.

Aston Villa have moved for ex-Fulham goalkeeper and England international Marcus Bettinel

Aston Villa have moved for ex-Fulham goalkeeper and England international Marcus Bettinel

He spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough, where he played a key role for Neil Warnock’s team as they fell short of securing a play-off spot.