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[RangersFan]

STV understands that Hearts keeper Marian Kello is close to a signing a pre-contract with EPL side Aston Villa.



STV are very reliable with news.

[RangersFan]

Btw, Kello is a really good keeper and a great buy on a free.

[Peever]

Suppose that means Guzan wont be getting a new contract

[RangersFan]

Hearts goalkeeper Marian Kello is close to signing a pre-contract with Aston Villa, STV understands.

The Slovakian is currently trying to negotiate his release from Tynecastle in order to begin training with the English Premier League club at the earliest opportunity.

As he would be moving outside of the transfer window, he would not be able to play for Alex McLeish’s side until the start of next season.

Everton are also interested, as well as Championship clubs Bristol City and Nottingham Forest, but Villa appears to be the most likely destination for the player.

Kello was frozen out of first team action at Hearts in early February, having refused a deadline day transfer to Austria Vienna.

Having been the established first choice at the club prior to the incident, the 29-year-old has continued to train with the team but has not been involved in Paulo Sergio’s selections.

Kello spoke out over his situation in February, saying he had been told he had no future at the club and would be free to leave upon the expiration of his contract this summer.

“The club has signed two young keepers, I have been told,” Kello said. “I don’t feature in the future of the club and I haven’t been offered a new contract.

“I want to play for Hearts but they say they don’t want me for next season because of the money problems and they want to work with youngsters.

“For me it looks like I don’t want to be here at the club but if I have a chance to play, I will play.

“I will give 100% because the club game me the chance to be here, to improve and to be in the national team.”

http://sport.stv.tv/...th-aston-villa/

[avstu™]

Why are they not resigning him if he is good. Is there anyone in the English game he could be compared to so we know just how good he is?

[RangersFan]

Why are they not resigning him if he is good. Is there anyone in the English game he could be compared to so we know just how good he is?

Hearts can barely pay their players and have been late for months.He also might just now want to sign on.

Can't really compare him to anyone, just know he's made good saves against us and from video highlights/general hype etc.

[avstu™]

Ok thats a fair comment. I have been told hes on around 2k a week, were as Guzan is on 10x that so could be good business for the club.

[Dimitri]

i dont know if hes EPL standard tbh but he'l be a decent back up keeper

[RangersFan]

i dont know if hes EPL standard tbh but he'l be a decent back up keeper

I think he is, won't be first choice at Villa with Given there but will be an excellent 2nd choice especially on a free.

[Dimitri]

I think he is, won't be first choice at Villa with Given there but will be an excellent 2nd choice especially on a free.

havent seen much of him but hes had a good season & the games ive seen him play hes been good good for a freebie & low wage

[Rossy]

Kello is a good keeper but not sure he will make the step up to the epl [ im a season ticket holder at Hearts]

[RangersFan]

Kello is a good keeper but not sure he will make the step up to the epl [ im a season ticket holder at Hearts]

We are taking over this forum

Welcome. Always fancied Kello for Rangers when I heard at the start of the season he had one year left, if a big bid for McGregor came in that we couldn't turn down. Him or Bell.

[Dimitri]

we need a hibee now on this site for the diet hun fan to play with

[Loyalvillan]

Reports on SSN today that Kello is due in Brum this weekend to sign a pre contract with Aston Villa, this must mean the exit of Brad Guzan.

[avstu™]

tbh Guzan is on to much money for a 2nd choice goalkeeper so if hes not prepared to take a cut then bye bye. Guzan will not get anywhere near the 25k hes on at Villa in the Championship which is were he is heading..