Pepe Reina to complete a loan move to Aston Villa

Villa suffered a 6-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday

Pepe Reina to complete a loan move to Aston Villa
Pepe Reina

Former Liverpool goalkeeper, Pepe Reina is expected to complete a loan move to Premier League side, Aston Villa on Monday.

The Birmingham club have suffered setbacks in the second round of the Premier League with the latest been the 6-1 demolition by champions, Manchester City. Their recent results have pulled them into the buttom three with 21 points and a deficit of 15 goals.

According to Skysports, Villa agreed a loan fee with AC Milan on Friday night and Reina was seen in the stands at Villa Park on Sunday.

 

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He is expected to replace Tom Heaton following his long season injury.

Reina has played 13 games in the last two seasons for AC Milan and is keen to get more game time, but he is expected to compete with Nyland, who impressed in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Leicester.

Reina, 37, made 285 appearances for Liverpool between 2005 and 2014 and has won 36 caps for Spain.