Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton has agreed to join Manchester United this summer, according to John Cross of The Mirror.
And, as to be expected, a number of Villa supporters have been sharing their thoughts towards the news on social media.
Cross claims that United have held talks with the 35-year-old in recent weeks and a deal now looks to be agreed and finalised.
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Heaton hasn’t featured for Villa since suffering a serious injury on New Year’s Day 2020. He returned to the bench towards the end of 2020, however, he’s failed to get a look in due to Emiliano Martinez’s impressive first season at Villa Park.
The Englishman’s contract in the Midlands expires in a matter of weeks, and it now seems as if he’ll be returning to Old Trafford ahead of the 2021/22 season to provide backup to Dean Henderson and David de Gea.
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Villa fans react
@villareport shared the update from Cross on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon. This is what these Villa fans had to say in reply…
“um anyways”
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“Thought he’d have more ambition than settling to be a bench warmer. Shame.”
“ambitious bench to bench move”
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“Shame a great player I hope he stays fit & gets some games for them UTV”
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