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Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow.

Sky Sports are reporting the Magpies have rejected a £5million offer from Middlesbrough for Darlow, with Villa and Reading also said to be interested.

Darlow, 26, came through the ranks at Bodymoor Heath before leaving as a 16-year-old following the club’s decision not to offer him a contract.

He subsequently joined Nottingham Forest where he became first choice goalkeeper by the age of 23.

Darlow’s splendid form at The City Ground led to a move to Newcastle in 2014, along with current Magpies skipper Jamaal Lascelles.

The Northampton-born shot-stopper became first choice under Rafa Benitez last season after a string of errors from Matz Sels early in the season.

Darlow ended the campaign having appeared 36 times and kept 15 clean sheets in all competitions. He also had the small matter of a Championship winners’ medal after Jack Grealish’s late equaliser for Villa against Brighton on the final day handed Newcastle the title.

Villa boss Steve Bruce has made acquiring a new goalkeeper his primary aim following the signing of John Terry earlier this week.

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Sam Johnstone, who kept goal for Villa last term, remains favourite but there is a hold up at Manchester United, while an ambitious approach has been made for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.