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Burnley's Tom Heaton interesting Aston Villa

By Lyall Thomas

Tuesday 9 July 2019 13:25, UK

Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton in action against Manchester United at Old Trafford
Image: Tom Heaton has a year left to run on his contract at Burnley

Aston Villa have made an enquiry to Burnley about signing goalkeeper Tom Heaton, according Sky sources.

It is understood the Clarets will listen to offers for 33-year-old and fellow 'keeper Joe Hart this summer, after handing a new long-term contract to Nick Pope.

Heaton is on Villa's list of potential new 'keepers after they dropped interest in Stoke's Jack Butland because of his £25m valuation.

Southampton 'keeper Alex McCarthy is also understood to be on that list along with several others.

Tom Heaton is back in the England international set-up
Image: Heaton was in England's UEFA Nations League finals squad

Heaton, who has three caps for England, lost his number one spot to Pope during the 2017-18 season after serious injury.

But he did make 22 appearances for Burnley last season.

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