LONDON: Struggling Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson has said he would welcome a transfer to Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the hope that the move would revive his fortunes.
Robinson’s future at White Hart Lane has been cast into doubt with the apparently imminent arrival of Heurelho Gomes from PSV Eindhoven.
Villa manager Martin O’Neill is understood to be weighing up whether to make a firm move for Robinson although for the moment no bid has been made and talks have still to take place.
Robinson believes O’Neill is the kind of manager who can bring the best out of him and help get his career back on track.
He came close to joining Villa under previous manager David O’Leary before making the switch from Leeds to Spurs four years ago.
Now the 28-year-old would jump at the chance of a move to the midlands club who finished sixth in the Premier League last season.
Robinson began last season as the England n umber one but lost his place to David James and similarly fell out of favour with Juande Ramos at White Hart Lane.
A source close to the player said: “Paul would welcome the opportunity to move to a club like Aston Villa.
“He believes Martin O’Neill can help to bring the best out of him. He realises his chances of playing regularly at Tottenham look unlikely.
“He feels such a move would help to resurrect his career.” – AFP
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