Ashley Young set to seal Manchester United move

09 June 2011 12:12
ShareManchester United are closing in on the ?15million signing of Aston Villa winger Ashley Young.[LNB]The England international's representatives are locked in discussions with Old Trafford officials in an attempt to thrash out the transfer within the next 48 hours.[LNB]Young is keen to finalise the move before he gets married in Hertfordshire this weekend so that it does not disrupt his honeymoon plans.[LNB] Getting closer: Ashley Young's representatives are locked in talks with Manchester United officials over his ?15million move from Aston Villa[LNB]The25-year-old's agent, Eric Walters, was understood to have been at United's training ground at Carrington on Wednesday to complete terms with Villa resigned to losing the star, who is out of contract next year. [LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson will complete a dramatic transfer double over Liverpool in the next 48 hours by signing England winger Ashley Young from Aston Villa in a ?15million deal.[LNB] Fergie 2 Kop 0: After beating rivals Liverpool to Phil Jones, England ace Young is also  set to snub Anfield in favour of a move to Old Trafford[LNB]Young's imminent arrival will complete a remarkable coup for Ferguson following the capture of Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones.[LNB]The Manchester United manager took time out from his holiday in the south of France to ambush old rival Kenny Dalglish by paying ?16.5m to snatch the teenage England Under 21 international from the Anfield club's grasp. [LNB] Man of the moment: New United signing Jones greets local schoolkids during the England U21's training session at Montjasa Park Stadium in Fredericia, Denmark - a day after undergoing a medical at Carrington[LNB] Ferguson will take his summer spending to almost ?50m when he completes the signing of Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea from Atletico Madrid. [LNB]Although20-year-old De Gea insisted he will make an announcement on his future after the European Under 21 Championship, a ?17.8m deal is already in place as United look to replace Edwin van der Sar, who retired at the end of the season.[LNB] Next in line: Spain Under 21 goalkeeper David De Gea - who faces England on Sunday - checks his phone at EuroDisney with a move to Old Trafford set for later this summer[LNB]  Fergie 2 Kop 0: United boss snaps up Phil Jones... and now for Ashley YoungUnited kick off summer spree by beating Liverpool to ?16m Rovers defender Jones Villa's Young guns can step up and replace United-bound Ashley, insists BentWhy top clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United are chasing the best of BritishOi Andy, what shampoo should I use? Rooney breaks ranks to holiday with Liverpool star CarrollAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinionAll the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Ashley Young, Kenny Dalglish, Edwin Van Der Sar Places: Liverpool, France, Denmark, United Kingdom, Anfield Club

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