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Aston Villa have opened contract talks with veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The American’s current deal runs out this summer but Villa are keen to retain the services of the 39-year-old whose recent form has been excellent.<\/p>\n

“We are in talks over a new contract. Brad is very happy at Villa,” said Friedel’s agent, Tony McGill.<\/p>\n

Friedel signed for Villa in 2008 for \u00a32m from Blackburn Rovers, who he had joined in November 2000 from Liverpool.<\/p>\n

Villa manager Gerard Houllier had previously indicated he would talk to Friedel about a new deal before the season ended.<\/p>\n

Friedel last week dismissed claims of a player mutiny at Villa following recent poor results<\/p>\n

“If Brad was not happy, he would not be talking over a new contract,” added McGill.<\/p>\n

“I have spoken with Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner and talks are going very well indeed.”<\/p>\n

Villa’s other first-team keeper Andy Marshall, 35, recently signed a 12-month contract.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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