Villa agree deal for Robinson - report

Aston Villa have agreed a fee with Leeds for England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, according to Villa's official website avfc.co

Aston Villa have agreed a fee with Leeds for England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, according to Villa's official website avfc.co.uk.

Villa had an initial approach for the England international turned down last week.

But Villa boss David O'Leary has now tempted his former club to accept an improved offer, believed to be £3.25 million sterling.

The first-choice goalkeeper had three years left on his Elland Road contract but he wanted an improved deal to stay.

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Current Leeds chairman Professor John McKenzie felt that was evidence that Robinson had become unsettled and now Leeds appear poised to cash in on the player.

Robinson, who joined Leeds as a trainee, ousted former England stopper Nigel Martyn in the side last season.

The 23-year-old's impressive performances earned him his first full England cap against Australia in February and he also played in May's friendly in South Africa.

But, with Leeds's financial problems well documented, the club have been under continuing pressure to sell their top names.