Agent: Frey staying with Fiorentina

The 30-year-old, who is rumoured to be a target of both Arsene Wenger and Martin O’Neill, has been with the Florence-based side since 2006.

Fiorentina recently completed the signing of former Celtic stopper Artur Boruc, throwing Frey’s future into doubt.

However, Frey’s agent has insisted that the stopper is not bound for either Villa Park or Emirates Stadium and instead is happy to remain in Italy and fight for his place.

“Aston Villa have never spoken with Fiorentina. I think lots of people have fun saying rumours,” Branchini told Violanews.com.

“Frey will stay in Florence regardless of everything and everyone. I think he has also shown his love for the city and Fiorentina.”

Villa manager Martin O’Neill signed American international Brad Guzan with the intention of him being Friedel’s long-term replacement.

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