With veteran goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel heading for Manchester City, manager Graham Taylor knew he had to find competition for Finnish stopper Peter Enckelman. Postma cost the Villans £1.5million - and he signed a four-year contract.

Previously with FC Utrecht, Postma is a giant between to sticks but was told he would start the season as number two to Enckelman.

Taylor told the club's official website: 'Stefan is a player that both myself and the staff have looked at regularly. He's a very big imposing player.

'He'll be coming in to work alongside Peter Enckelman, who’s taken his opportunity to be No1 literally with both hands. I would anticipate Peter beginning the season in possession of the shirt, as Stefan becomes accustomed to the English game.