Aston Villa Nears Agreement to Sign Brest Goalkeeper Marco Bizot

Aston Villa is finalizing a deal to sign Dutch goalkeeper Marco Bizot from Ligue 1 club Brest, with the 34-year-old expected to serve as a backup goalkeeper. Bizot's arrival is seen as preparation for the potential departure of Emiliano Martinez, the Argentine World Cup winner, who has attracted interest from Manchester United and Saudi Pro League clubs. While Martinez's future remains uncertain, Villa hopes to ease wage bill pressures and comply with UEFA financial regulations by possibly transferring him. Bizot impressed at Brest, featuring in the Champions League and Ligue 1, and is considered a reliable and experienced addition to Villa's squad. The club is balancing the goalkeeping roster with young players Joe Gauci and Filip Marschall, who may also leave. Villa is also pursuing reinforcements in defense and winger positions ahead of the new Premier League season.