Costel Pantilimon (second left) will reportedly not take a pay cut to join Aston Villa

New Villa boss Roberto Di Matteo is said to be keen on bringing the Hornets' second-choice shot-stopper to the Championship club.

Di Matteo is yet to make a signing at Villa Park and has been given £30million by new owner Dr Tony Xia to transform the clubs fortunes.

But a move for Pantilimon may end in failure.