Clubs show interest in Friedel

Liverpool are facing competition from Tottenham in the bid to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel, it is understood. Press Association Sport understands Friedel has emerged as a target for Spurs manager Harry Redknapp, who is looking for a new goalkeeper after the up and down form of Heurelho Gomes last season. It is a difficult decision for the 39-year-old Friedel, who is now out of contract at Villa although they are also keen to retain his services. Friedel is only likely to be offered a one-year deal by Redknapp, who will seek a long term replacement for Gomes, but there is the lure of being first choice. He is keen to add to his all-time record of 275 successive appearances in the Barclays Premier League. Liverpool are offering a two-year contract - and a coaching role - but Friedel, who lives in Cheshire, will only be number two to Pepe Reina. West Brom are also interested but they are well down the pecking order with Friedel.

Source: PA