Guzan is a long time target and will arrive in the Midlands from Chivas if he is given a work permit.
And Friedel is set to become the subject of a £2.5million bid from Villa who will test Blackburn's resistance.
The stoppers, both from the USA, would sure up a problem position at Villa Park.
However, if Guzan and Friedel both sign it would seem to signal the end of Stuart Taylor's Villa career.
It would be harsh for Taylor who is set to start against Odense BK in Denmark on Saturday.
But Friedel especially, provides proven pedigree and would mean Villa finally have a keeper who can win points rather than lose them.