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Aston Villa wrapping up deal for Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen

Aston Villa are wrapping up a deal for Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen.

The Daily Mail says Villa are finalising the £2.8million signing of goalkeeper Robin Olsen from AS Roma after his loan last season.

Olsen cut his loan spell short at Sheffield United to join Steven Gerrard's side on a temporary basis in the second half of the 2021-2022 campaign.

Olsen only made one Premier League for Villa during his loan spell but provided ample back up for first choice shot-stopper Emiliano Martinez.

Olsen's only appearance came during Villa's lost to Manchester City on the final day of the season.

He conceded three goals at the Etihad Stadium - ultimately handing Pep Guardiola's side another Premier League title.

However, Gerrard has been impressed with Olsen during training and has subsequently decided to move for him this summer.

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