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title: "Villa hopeful about Butland deal"
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author: "Emmanuel igbokwuwe"
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published: "2019-06-25T10:20:05Z"
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# Villa hopeful about Butland deal

Aston Villa are still hopeful about signing England international Jack Butland, as they eye a cut-price deal for the goalkeeper.

[According to the Mirror,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-plans-buck-16905942) Stoke City want a reported fee of around £23 million for their goalkeeper, but Villa are aiming to lower that price.

The 26-year-old had a decent 2018/19 season for the Potters last season, keeping 18 clean sheets in his 45 games for the club, despite conceding the 51.

The Englishman will be seeking a move back into one of Europe’s top leagues in order to force himself into the England picture. His last cap for his country was back in September 2018, during a friendly against Switzerland.

Gareth Southgate has warned his players that they need to be playing regularly in a major league.

Butland has made 77 appearances in the Premier League, where he has proven himself a quality keeper on his day.

Bournemouth are also [reportedly](https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-transfer-news-butland-begovic-2922070?fbclid=IwAR14Ek1gVNz4skjlB_3NLLiqKnVDsDfCZyTgtsBVGnvds92wAI22mcyDkko)interested in the 26-year-old, so Dean Smith’s side have got a fight on their hands for the goalkeeper’s signature.