Aston Villa have handed a trial to Norwegian starlet Lasse
Staw.
The 19-year-old is currently back-up to former Arsenal shot-stopper
Rami Shaaban at Fredrikstad.
Staw is a youth international and very highly rated in his
homeland, and Fredrikstad want to prolong his contract.
However, Staw is not convinced that his long-term future is at
Fredrikstad and he has accepted Villa's invitation of a
trial.
"Aston Villa have invited me to trial for them," Staw
revealed.
"I've known this for quite a while now, but I didn't know the date
exactly.
"Aston Villa have not contacted me personally previously, but
they've followed me over time and they have talked to my
agent."
Martin O'Neill's backroom staff will assess Staw later this month,
although they could face competition for his services as Tottenham
are also believed to be taking an interest.
"Tottenham have been following me as well. They have had scouts
watching me play and have had contact with my agent," Staw told
ffksupporter.