Aston Villa and Tottenham are watching Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Nick Pope.

Pope is attracting top-flight admirers after racking up an impressive 25 shut outs in 40 league games while out on loan during the last two seasons.

The Mirror says Villa and Spurs are now eyeing former Ipswich youngster Pope having earmarked him as, initially, a potential back-up keeper.

Pope, whose current Charlton deal runs until 2018, is valued at around £750,000 by the Addicks.