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title: "Villa leading race for Butland"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2019-06-21T16:46:05Z"
modified: "2019-06-21T16:46:06Z"
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# Villa leading race for Butland

Aston Villa have moved ahead of Bournemouth in the race to sign Jack Butland from Stoke City, according to a report from [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-aston-villa-leapfrog-pl-rivals-to-climb-into-pole-position-to-sign-20m-ace/).

The England international looks set to depart the bet365 Stadium this summer, with a return to the Premier League after a season in the Championship on the cards.

Butland appears to be a top target for Villa this summer despite their recent decision to hand current number one Jed Steer a contract extension following his exploits in their promotion-clinching campaign last term.

![Nathan Stirk/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readastonvilla.com/readastonvilla/2019/06/1131605963.jpg)

Stoke are, according to Football Insider, keen to take at least £20 million from the sale of their goalkeeper, and Villa are fighting with Bournemouth to secure his signature.

The 26-year-old was unconvincing for the Potters last season but has previously proven his credentials in the Premier League on numerous occasions.

Butland is a man in demand this summer, but it would appear as though Dean Smith’s club are currently in pole position to land him.