Aston Villa, Norwich City competing for young Wimbledon keeper Matthew Cox?

Premier League outfits Aston Villa and Norwich City have reportedly set their sights on signing AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Matthew Cox.

The 18-year-old is yet to make his first-team debut for the League One side but did feature on the bench for 17 games during the 2020-21 campaign.

Cox represented England at Under-17 level in February 2020 before signing his first professional deal at Plough Lane last summer, but he could now embark on a journey into the top flight.

Football Insider reports that Villa and the Canaries are showing interest in the youngster, who would be sure to be a long-term investment with many years of his career ahead of him.

Norwich have already signed a new keeper this summer with the return of Angus Gunn, whereas Villa are on the brink of losing a keeper in their ranks as Tom Heaton is set for a move to Manchester United.

Thirty-three-year-old Tim Krul and 28-year-old Emiliano Martinez are the current number ones at their respective clubs.