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Steve Bruce has explained the reason for signing two new goalkeepers this summer - and what it means for Jed Steer.

Villa are expected to announce the arrival of Orjan Nyland from Ingolstadt for around £1million, hot on the heels of the season-long loan capture of Andre Moreira.

Both stoppers will then be in contention to face Wigan this weekend alongside Steer - who played in the 3-1 win over Hull City as well as every single minute of the pre-season schedule - and Mark Bunn.

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Steer, 25, has made just nine appearances in five years at the club following two serious injuries.

He ruptured his Achilles and dislocated his shoulder in the past two seasons so Bruce wasn’t prepared to take the risk on him breaking down again.

“It’s complicated for us with the goalkeeper because we need cover,” he said,

“It’s a big position.

“Jed is a very capable goalkeeper.

“He’s had 20 months of trying to get himself fit and he understands that we’ve done it (signed two new goalkeepers) because we’re short.”

Steer made a fine save to deny Jarrod Bowen at a crucial time in last night’s victory at the KCOM Stadium.

Goals from Tommy Elphick, Ahmed Elmohamady and Alan Hutton sealed a win - but the game was evenly poised at 1-1 when Steer came to the rescue.

“He stood up well to make a big save, he’s a great pro and I’m delighted,” said Bruce.

“He’s as brave as a lion and he stays big (for that save).

“I hope that he stays injury-free.”

Moreira of Atletico Madrid signed on a season-loan loan and is still getting used to his new surroundings.

And Nyland has agreed to move from Ingolstadt for around £1million and is expected to be announced later today.

Goalkeeping coach Gary Walsh will take a closer look at all three in the times ahead and report his findings back to Bruce who then selects the team.

Bunn was on the bench last night but has largely been a back-up goalkeeper in recent years.

The future of both Bunn and Matija Sarkic now remain uncertain and loan moves could follow before the end of the month.