West Ham goalkeeper Darren Randolph is reportedly set to join Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.
The Hammers are believed to be willing to see the 34-year-old head to the Midlands to become the understudy to Emi Martinez.
Third-choice at the London Stadium following the summer arrival of PSG stopper Alphonse Areola, Randolph is yet to make a single appearance this season.
According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook on Twitter, the Republic of Ireland international is heading for Villa Park.
Another pending arrival at #AVFC who I understand are set to sign #WHUFC goalkeeper Darren Randolph on loan as back-up for Emi Martinez@talkSPORT
— Alex Crook ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) January 10, 2022
One interesting plot twist could be the Irons’ reported interest in PSG full-back Abdou Diallo.
Were the East London club to pursue a deal for the 25-year-old, the deal for Areola would either need to be terminated or made into a permanent due to Premier League rules not permitting two players on loan from the same club.
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Under contract until 2023 (Transfermarkt), loaning Randolph out at this stage could be a stepping stone to a permanent move in the summer.
Signed from Middlesbrough in 2020 for £4million (The Guardian), the Bray-born stopper has made 52 outings as an Iron.
Should this deal be completed as expected, Hammers fans will hope it triggers moves elsewhere in the market.
