Aston Villa ready to land Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen on loan… cutting short the Sweden goalkeeper’s spell at Sheffield United as Steven Gerrard continues Villa Park rebuild
- Aston Villa set to complete Robin Olsen signing after a medical on Tuesday
- The Sweden goalkeeper will cut short his loan spell at Sheffield United
- Olsen will be expected to provide strong competition for Emiliano Martinez
Aston Villa expect to complete the loan signing of Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen following a medical on Tuesday.
The Sweden international will cut short his loan at Sheffield United who are discussing a deal for Frank Fielding from Stoke City.
Villa remain also interested in signing Brighton’s Yves Bissouma this window. The Mali international is valued at £50m.
Sweden goalkeeper Robin Olsen is closing in on a loan move to Aston Villa this week
However Gerrard may have to wait until the summer to sign the midfielder, who is currently representing Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
Bissouma will have just 12 months of his deal remaining at the Amex come the end of the season and it will represent the last opportunity Graham Potter’s side could secure a large transfer fee.
Gerrard though may have to also fight off interest from Liverpool and Arsenal for the defensive midfielder.
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard continues to build an impressive side at Villa Park
Meanwhile Olsen, previously of Everton, would not be seen as a direct replacement for Emiliano Martinez although will be expected to provide reasonable competition for the the Villa No 1.
Although the move will see him command fewer first team chances than at Bramall Lane, he is seen as an important part of Villa’s rebuild under Gerrard.
Olsen’s credentials as a Sweden international with experience is also likely to see him as a significant upgrade to current reserve Villa keepers Jed Steer and Viljami Sinisalo.