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In Pictures: Aston Villa's potential transfer targets

By Simon Rice
Saturday, 19 December 2009

Marton Fulop Martin O'Neill is well aware of the need for a long-term replacement for Brad Friedel. The American goalkeeper is now 38-years-old and it's been reported that Villa are eyeing a move for Sunderland stopper Marton Fulop. The Hungarian keeper has impressed for the Black Cats since coming into the side in place of injured No 1 Craig Gordon. Yet Fulop is likely to lose his place when the Scotsman returns and may be keen to move on having stated his desire for first-team football.

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Aston Villa have kicked into gear and are once again pushing for a top-four finish.

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Yet competition for the top places looks fierce and with their rivals likely to spend in January, Martin O'Neill may look to bolster his squad.

Chairman Randy Lerner has never been anything but supportive when it comes to opening his cheque book so Villa should have a few quid at their disposal; with this in mind we take a look at some potential January signings.

Source: Independent